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Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps
The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor ...
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Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the state
The governor and attorney general have asked the court to find that Democratic lawmakers abandoned their seats when they left ...
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Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state
Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.
Greg Abbott Threatens to 'Eliminate' Almost Every Texas Democratic Seat
Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott has warned Democrats that he could "eliminate" 10 of his state's 12 Democratic-held ...
Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out
Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster ...
Exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as Democrats boycott redistricting plan
On Monday, Abbott spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the political ...
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Gov. Abbott will call special sessions until Texas Democrats return
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the ...
Texas Republicans Announce Next Move in Redistricting Fight
The announcement marks the latest sign that Trump's push to reconfigure districts ahead of the midterm is set to be a ...
Gov. Abbott threatens immediate new session if Democrats don’t return by Friday
With Friday’s deadline approaching, Gov. Greg Abbott warns he’ll call lawmakers back immediately if Democrats don’t return.
Exclusive: Gov. Abbott says Republicans are considering expanding GOP Congressional seats beyond the 5 already proposed
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tells CBS News Texas there have been discussions to add as many as three GOP Congressional seats ...
Abbott to call another special session amid Texas standoff
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said he planned to call another special session after the GOP failed to achieve a quorum, or the minimum number of lawmakers needed in order to conduct business, to pass ...