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Texas, Democrats and Ken Paxton

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigating Beto O'Rourke's PAC over funding of Democrats' walkout

Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 4m

Paxton targets Soros-backed PAC for allegedly funding Texas Democrats who left state

Paxton opened a similar investigation into former Rep. Beto O'Rourke's Powered by People PAC, which is also accused of bribing the lawmakers.

25 News KXXV · 3h

Texas Attorney General launches investigation into former State Rep. Beto O'Rourke's political group

Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating Beto O’Rourke's political group for allegedly funding Democrats who broke quorum redistricting efforts. Claims of illegal bribes are fueling political tensions.

Texas, Democrats and redistricting

National Review on MSN · 2d

Texas Attorney General Looks to Expel Democratic Lawmakers Who Fled State to Prevent Redistricting

Paxton is pursuing a court ruling that says lawmakers leaving the state and denying quorum amounts to abandonment of office, making their seats vacant.

CNN on MSN · 1d

What to expect next in Texas’ redistricting standoff and whether Democrats can be expelled

Most Democrats who left the state to stop the redistricting effort are showing no signs they will come back to Texas. Republicans are escalating their threats, with Gov. Greg Abbott going to court to request the removal of a Houston lawmaker from office.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Texas Democrats' walkout to block a new map, by the numbers

Texas Democrats continue to camp out in different states across the country seeking to block voting back home on new congressional maps that would give Republicans more winnable seats. The Texas

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul warns Texas politicians that police can't just come to Illinois to arrest Democrats

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a stern warning to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans who ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats

Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue a quorum break qualifies as abandoning an office.

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Texas House, Illinois state senator sue 33 AWOL Democrats in Illinois court

The Texas House of Representatives has sued 33 House Democrats who absconded to Illinois to prevent a vote on Congressional ...

Ex-staffers spoke out against the Texas funeral commission. Then came the cease-and-desists

Two attorneys recently fired from the state's funeral regulation agency say the Attorney General's office sent them cease-and ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN6d

Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes

A similar proposal stalled out earlier this year over disagreements between the House and Senate. This time, lawmakers might ...

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Paxton opens door to FBI involvement in Texas fight after initial pushback

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Wednesday signaled he was open to getting the FBI involved in the redistricting ...

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Texas Democrats Trying to Stop Gerrymandering Face Bomb Threat

On Sunday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called on law enforcement to “hunt down” Democrats who left the state in protest ...

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Trump administration live updates: Texas Republicans blocked again from moving forward with their redistricting plan

Trump administration live updates: House members face rowdy town halls; Texas GOP back arrests of absent Democrats Attorney ...

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