Case To Remove Dems Who Fled State Begins At TX Supreme Court

Texas House Democrats made national headlines this summer when they fled the state to stall a vote on a new congressional map that would help Republicans pick up 5 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to remove their caucus leader from office.

Now, that high-stakes case is before the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday (Sept. 4) and could set a precedent for any lawmaker in the future who attempts to flee the state to avoid voting on a measure. Continue reading…