Democrats, Greg Abbott and Texas
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Critics say the governor is using relief dollars as leverage and political cover to push through President Trump's redistricting plan.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNRiding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes
The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.
After a two-week quorum break that shut down the first special session, Texas House Democrats are expected to return to the state Capitol on Monday. The first session ended without any legislation passed.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned on Sunday that Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to break quorum during a special legislative session could be removed from office for abandoning their duties.
A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .