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Showdown in Texas as Abbott threatens Democrats who fled in protest of redistricting

A showdown is unfolding in Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove Democrats who have fled the state in protest of ...

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state

The governor also alleged absconding Democrats may have committed felonies by fundraising to cover the $500-a-day fines they ...

Abbott threatens Democrats with bribery charges for stalling Texas vote

The governor's threat comes as Democratic legislators flee Texas to stall a vote on a redistricting plan that would favour ...

Texas Hold 'em: Gov. Abbott threatens legal action for absent Dems

After more than 50 Democrats fled the state amid a redistricting battle, Greg Abbott gave them an ultimatum and deadline to ...

Texas Democrats Who Fled Respond to Greg Abbott's Legal Warning

Texas Democrats who left the state in a bid to block redrawn U.S. House maps have responded to Republican Governor Greg ...

Governor Abbott Threatens to Remove Texas Democrats for Fleeing State amid Redistricting Fight

Abbott said the lawmakers may be committing a felony by fundraising to pay the fines incurred for vacating their posts.

4 key takeaways from our investigation into Greg Abbott's Texas border grant spending

The Express-News and the Houston Chronicle pieced together the most detailed picture to date of spending under Greg Abbott's ...

Texas governor threatens to remove Democrats who left the state over Trump-backed redistricting

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return ...

Texas Democrats Leave State to Foil Republican Effort to Redraw State’s Congressional Districts

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session to redraw districts and gain five seats at the request of President ...