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Texas Supreme Court will take weeks to review request to expel Democrats who left state

The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 5d

Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff

Gov. Greg Abbott previously asked the court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, the House Democratic leader. Paxton disputed the governor’s authority to make the request.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Texas Democrats weighing whether to return to state and end redistricting standoff, sources tell CNN

Texas Democratic lawmakers are currently holding a members-only meeting and discussing next steps as they weigh how long to continue to remain out of the state and block a new congressional map, three sources close to the caucus told CNN.

Texas AG wants to arrest Beto O’Rourke

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Texas AG asks judge to arrest Beto O'Rourke for redistricting battle fundraising

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a judge to jail Beto O'Rourke for fundraising efforts connected to the state’s redistricting fight.

Pioneer Press · 22h

Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O’Rourke to be jailed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ratcheted up President Donald Trump’s congressional redistricting fight by calling Tuesday for progressive activist Beto O’Rourke to be put “behind bars” for helping Democrats who have managed to block the GOP’s gerrymandering efforts with an extended walkout.

Politico · 1d

Paxton urges Texas judge to jail Beto O’Rourke over fundraising related to redistricting fight

Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a Texas district court judge to jail former Rep. Beto O’Rourke over his fundraising pitches connected to the state’s intensifying redistricting battle. Paxton’s request accused the Texas Democrat of violating a court order that the judge,

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Full List of Supreme Court Cases to Be Heard This Coming Fall Term

The Supreme Court will begin its 2025 term on October 6. The justices are expected to hear several cases about issues that ...

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In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance

“ In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs ...

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Dems Claim Victory In Texas Redistricting Clash: 'Killed This Corrupt Special Session'

Texas Democrats are set to return to the state after claiming victory over Republicans in the state's redistricting clash ...

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Texas Senate approves congressional redistricting map

The Texas Senate voted 19-2 along party lines on Tuesday to approve a congressional redistricting map that is identical to a ...

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Texas Senate Democrats walk out over flood relief delay, criticize Gov. Abbott’s redistricting focus

In a dramatic turn of events, Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout on Tuesday, challenging Governor Greg Abbott’s decision ...

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Texas redistricting: Political stunts rarely change outcomes

Twelve Democratic senators hid for four days to block a bill that would move the presidential primary date. The bill was ...

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Supreme Court poised to rehear voting rights case

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rehear a redistricting case that will have implications on the Voting Rights Act when ...

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