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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US

The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across the country.

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 ...

Tricked-out trucks and office upgrades: Abbott's Operation Lone Star was a bonanza for Texas cities

Lone Star grants paid for pickups, office furniture, workout rooms and other items with little connection to border security.

Greg Abbott wants to drive down Texas property taxes by limiting local spending

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named property tax cuts a priority in the special session, along with redistricting and flood relief.