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Abbott threatens Democrats with bribery charges for stalling Texas vote

The governor's threat comes as Democratic legislators flee Texas to stall a vote on a redistricting plan that would favour ...

Showdown in Texas as Abbott threatens Democrats who fled in protest of redistricting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas House Democrats have until 3 p.m. local time on Monday to return to the statehouse for the ...

Democrats ‘forfeited their seats’: Abbott blasts lawmakers who fled Texas amid redistricting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his promise to expel Texas Democrats from the legislature if they do not return to the ...

Texas Hold 'em: Gov. Abbott threatens legal action for absent Dems

After more than 50 Democrats fled the state amid a redistricting battle, Greg Abbott gave them an ultimatum and deadline to ...

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 ...

Governor Abbott Threatens to Remove Texas Democrats for Fleeing State amid Redistricting Fight

Abbott said the lawmakers may be committing a felony by fundraising to pay the fines incurred for vacating their posts.

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 ...

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 ...