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Exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as Democrats boycott redistricting plan
On Monday, Abbott spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the political ...
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Texas lawmakers prepare to end session early as Abbott vows to ‘immediately’ call another
The Texas Legislature is preparing to adjourn early this week amid a continued quorum break by House Democrats. But Gov. Greg ...
‘What gives you the right?’: Tapper pushes back on Abbott over calls to remove Dem lawmaker
CNN’s Jake Tapper presses GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over why he took the unusual step of calling for Democratic leader state ...
Texas Gov. Abbott decries ‘runaway Democrats’ as redistricting standoff enters its second week
Democratic lawmakers in Texas once again thwarted the Republican redistricting effort in the state when the Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Monday. Texas House Speaker Dustin ...
Runaway Democrats: The Stakes And History Of Breaking Quorum
In response, Gov. Greg Abbott, aided by a GOP‑controlled committee, moved swiftly to escalate penalties—threatening removal from office, issuing civil arrest warrants, and accusing the absent ...