Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu of Houston.

Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue that leaving the state to halt legislative action ...

The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants ...

Gov. Greg Abbott previously asked the court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader. Paxton disputed the ...

In court papers filed Friday, the Democrats argued that their quorum-breaking tactic is an affirmation of their legislative ...

The Texas showdown has revived gerrymandering fears as the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho ruling left redistricting power ...

A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .

Greg Abbott is trying to remove and replace the absent Democrats from the Capitol, as well as exploring charging them with ...

The lawsuit alleges Gene Wu forfeited his office when he led the Democratic House caucus in fleeing the state over ...

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

More than 50 Democratic legislators left Texas to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said he'll find ...

Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu removed from office.