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1. Does Greg Abbott also intend to change the number for a quorum?

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 04:58 AM

Aug 2025

That the business of governing the state of Texas can have some districts not represented? Or maybe he wants to choose Republicans to take the seats of missing Democrats?

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Greg Abbott Threatens to Expel Texas Democrats as They Thwart Redistricting [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 2025 OP

Does Greg Abbott also intend to change the number for a quorum? no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #1

Yes, GQP main goal is to have one party system.................. Lovie777 Aug 2025 #2

As a precinct chair in Texas, we do have something called "abandonment of office". LeftInTX Aug 2025 #29

Nothing fascist about this. Either you allow us to rig the system or we arrest you. Such a choice. Karasu Aug 2025 #3

Criminals LOVE getting away with sh*t! SupportSanity Aug 2025 #11

I guess Republicans aren't real Texas liberalgunwilltravel Aug 2025 #4

How does the executive branch police the legislative branch in TX?9 niyad Aug 2025 #5

Fuck you where you breathe, Hot Wheels. (nt) Paladin Aug 2025 #6

Time for the Blue States to do they same Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #7

I expect every state to be heavily gerrymandered by 2026 cadoman Aug 2025 #23

LOL...Abbott in panic mode because he's not able to please his Fuhrer Bengus81 Aug 2025 #8

Hot Wheels, please proceed. Brainfodder Aug 2025 #9

Abbott threatens to try to expel Democrats who fled Texas, escalating tensions LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #10

Alex, I'll take "What is Propaganda?" for $500. SupportSanity Aug 2025 #14

Even if they had "special elections" BumRushDaShow Aug 2025 #15

Except they aren't abandoning it they are simply taking vacations and they are going to be returning. cstanleytech Aug 2025 #16

I have little confidence in the Texas state courts. TomSlick Aug 2025 #36

Uhhh ... what Constitution allows him to do that? FakeNoose Aug 2025 #12

The state constitution does DavidDvorkin Aug 2025 #17

Politico article explains how: LeftInTX Aug 2025 #33

Dems respond simply to Abbott's threat to remove them from office if they don't return by tomorrow afternoon: LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #13

A scheme that's also at the direction of the sitting President with the goal of assisting him which might be a no-no. cstanleytech Aug 2025 #18

Background: LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #19

Looks like the Dems removed themselves. Sneederbunk Aug 2025 #20

This was the so-called (nonsensical) Paxton "opinion" BumRushDaShow Aug 2025 #21

I'd rather just expel Greg Abbott. Nothing of value would be lost there! Initech Aug 2025 #22

Not sure he can legally do that Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2025 #24

"Expel"? What, are they just a bunch of recalcitrant middle schoolers or what? Texin Aug 2025 #25

Gov. Greg Abbott's options to force a redistricting vote are more limited than they appear LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #26

Pretty sure that can't happen on Abbott's whims. 634-5789 Aug 2025 #27

By what legal process can a governor "expel" members of the opposition party on the Legislature? Martin68 Aug 2025 #28

They're nuckin futs for sure. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #30

(From the OP) "Abbott said in his statement: 'these legislators may also have committed felonies.'" red dog 1 Aug 2025 #31

"The felony" would be misuse of campaign funds. But they've been careful about it. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #32

"Remove Democrats". That's exactly what gerrymandering will do anyway. JohnnyRingo Aug 2025 #34

Greg Abbott YoshidaYui Aug 2025 #35

Opposition... Godot51 Aug 2025 #37

"Real Texans do not run from a fight." OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #38

Paxton to seek judicial orders declaring Democrat quorum-busters seats vacant if they are not back by Friday LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #39

Legal experts say it would be difficult to argue that engaging in a quorum break qualifies as abandonment of office. Ge LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2025 #40