News

North Texas lawmaker backs Gov. Greg Abbott's push to oust Democratic "ringleader" over redistricting standoff

Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott ...

Gov. Greg Abbott’s options to force a redistricting vote are more limited than they appear

The Texas governor's court threat could take months to resolve — despite a fast-approaching redistricting deadline.

Law scholars say Gov. Abbott’s bid to oust Rep. Wu is unprecedented, lacks legal basis

Quorum breaking has a long history in Texas; however, Gov. Greg Abbott’s Tuesday petition to the state’s Supreme Court is unprecedented and lacks evidence, legal experts tell KXAN.

Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove Democratic lawmakers who left the state over redistricting?

Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has ...

Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove Texas House Democratic Caucus chair in redistricting standoff

The lawsuit filed with the Texas Supreme Court argues that Rep. Gene Wu violated the state Constitution and that his absence ...

A Texas Democrat Just Absolutely Destroyed Governor Greg Abbott, And People Are Eating It Up

Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones (D) fired back at Texas state leaders’ threats that Democrats who left the state would face ...

Gov. Abbott signs laws restricting phone use in Texas schools during Amarillo visit

Gov. Abbott visited Amarillo’s AmTech Academy to sign HB 1481, requiring schools to restrict student phones, and discussed ...

Greg Abbott issues update on Texas raising property taxes

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has spoken out against a move by the Austin City Council that could see the maximum property tax ...