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Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes

In expanded special session agenda, Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 6h

Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative sessions

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Greg Abbott calls for new penalties on Texas lawmakers who break quorum

Texas House approves GOP congressional map

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Texas’ Republican-led House approves controversial new congressional map

Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives voted along party lines to pass a controversial new electoral map Wednesday, a redistricting move designed to give the GOP an additional five seats in t...

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Texas House approves new congressional maps that favor Republicans. See a recap of Wednesday.

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Texas House to take up GOP congressional map delayed by Democrats’ walkout

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Brutal warning to Texas Democrats as troopers shadow every move to ensure vote... handing seats to Republicans

Texas Democrats say they are being treated like fugitives as they are threatened with arrest if they don't show up to the house to vote during a bitter redistricting fight that could hand Republicans ...

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The US in brief: California’s referendum on revenge

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How Trump's Republicans are literally redrawing maps to help stay in power

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Texas House passes GOP-friendly map after weeks of Dem resistance

Democrats, who used the session to stall passage of the bill and protest how it would break up communities of color.

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Texas House passes GOP-drawn congressional maps, sending bill to Senate for final approval

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Texas redistricting sets course for partisan arms race

Abbott: “Texas has passed more pro-life legislation than any state in the United States”

After the regular legislative session this year, additional anti-abortion measures have become law or will become law Sept. 1.

KETK Tyler on MSN4h

Gov. Abbott prioritizes East Texas aquifers in special session

Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday evening that he will be adding three items to the Special Session two agenda, including a proposal that protects East Texas aquifers. According to State Rep Cody Harris (R-Palestine),

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Unveils $146 Billion Plan to Upgrade Roads amid State's Growth Surge

Governor Greg Abbott announces a $146 billion plan to improve Texas roads and reduce traffic congestion over the next 10 years, involving TxDOT and public input.

The Texas Tribune on MSN5d

Riding 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.