US EditionFriday deadline for Democrats to return to Texas approaches
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUG 8 – Governor Abbott seeks to remove Rep. Gene Wu after more than 50 Democrats fled Texas to block a GOP redistricting bill adding five Republican seats, escalating a partisan standoff.
- On Aug. 6, Texas governor Greg Abbott sued House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Gene Wu, alleging abandonment of duties and seeking his removal from office.
- Amid a quorum-breaking stunt on August 1-2, 2025, 56 Texas House Democrats staged a walkout, halting a vote that could add five GOP seats.
- Following the quorum break, Burrows ordered that absentees must pick up paychecks in person, reserved 30% of office budgets, and imposed a $500 daily fine.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said, `I think in Texas-- I don't know what it's like in other states, but I do know in Texas, people expect their representatives to go to work`, and he plans to pursue lawsuits against Democrats who refuse to return.
- The Texas House adjourns until 1 p.m. Aug. 11, with Democrats likely to remain absent until Aug. 19, preventing chamber business.
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Texas gov hit with major court action as Dems fire back over ouster bid
Texas Democrats who left the state to deny Republicans a quorum in the state legislature are firing back after Gov. Greg Abbott's novel legal salvo.The legislators made the move to obstruct any debate or passage of a new gerrymandered congressional map that state Republicans drew at the request of President Donald Trump, which makes five districts more favorable to the GOP, as the national party scrambles to prevent a wipeout in the midterm elec…
In order to block a vote called for by US President Trump on new constituencies, many democratic MPs leave Texas. The return period set by the Republicans has now expired - and the "floated" democrats stay away. Now they are facing tough measures.
Showdown: Texas House Fails to Reach Quorum Again in Ongoing Protest by State Democrats-House Speaker Announces INCREASED Punishments
Last week, Texas Democrats fled the state to block the Republicans in the legislature from holding a special session and to block a redistricting vote.
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