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Greg Abbott threatens to "eliminate" almost every Texas Democratic seat

Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott has warned Democrats that he could "eliminate" 10 of his state's 12 Democratic-held ...

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 ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove quorum-breaking Texas Democrats from office

Texas House Democrats flew to Illinois to block Republicans from passing a new congressional map that would boost GOP clout ...
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Texas House Democrats expected to return to Austin after 2-week quorum break

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 ...

Greg Abbott threatens to remove, replace House Democrats who fled Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday threatened to remove from office Democratic lawmakers who don’t show up when the House ...

Abbott: Texas can ‘eliminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) warned that Texas could get rid of as many as 10 Democratic districts if California moves ahead ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Arrest of Democratic Lawmakers. Can He Do That?

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state over the weekend to prevent passage of a ...