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In a dramatic move to push forward a new congressional map, Texas Governor Greg Abbott petitioned the state\u2019s Supreme Court to remove Democratic caucus leader Rep. Gene Wu after dozens of House Democrats fled the state on August 3 to break quorum and stall the vote. Abbott demanded action within 48 hours, but the court rejected that timeline, instead setting a three-week briefing schedule ending September 4\u2014well after the current special session concludes.<\/p>\n

Abbott celebrated the court\u2019s decision, claiming it brings the \u201cring leader\u201d closer to consequences. The lawsuit, now combined with a similar one from Attorney General Ken Paxton targeting Wu and 12 others, comes amid a GOP redistricting effort spurred by former President Trump to secure more House seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.<\/p>\n

Democrats argue the redistricting is a partisan maneuver and maintain that their walkout represents the will of their constituents. Wu\u2019s attorneys insist his absence does not constitute resignation or grounds for removal, pointing out no lawmaker has ever been ousted solely for breaking quorum.<\/p>\n

The all-Republican Texas Supreme Court, with two-thirds of its members appointed by Abbott\u2014including former aides\u2014now faces a politically sensitive case. Legal experts say the justices are in a difficult position as they balance loyalty to the governor with judicial independence.<\/p>\n

Abbott has vowed to call repeated special sessions until a map is passed, but looming election deadlines threaten to nullify the effort if it\u2019s not completed soon. Speaker Dustin Burrows has indicated the House will adjourn if quorum isn’t reached by Friday, setting the stage for yet another round of political brinkmanship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a dramatic move to push forward a new congressional map, Texas Governor Greg Abbott petitioned the state\u2019s Supreme Court to remove Democratic caucus leader Rep. 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