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15. Abbot is threatening to try to remove these legislators from office

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 01:12 AM

Aug 4

Abbott is relying on a Paxton legal opinion that may not be clear

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I have not read the Paxton legal opinion yet but I doubt that Abbott can remove these legislators without going to court

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Texas Dems to flee state amid national redistricting battle [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 3 OP

Of course! pat_k Aug 3 #8

Keep up the good fight mzmolly Aug 3 #2

It's happening as we speak NoPasaran Aug 3 #3

Yes!! Too many American's have no idea this is happening. pat_k Aug 3 #7

AWESOME news!! Way to go Texas Dems!! bluestarone Aug 3 #4

Abbot is threatening to try to remove these legislators from office LetMyPeopleVote Aug 4 #15

I like courageous Democrats orangecrush Aug 3 #9

The "Killer Ds" ride again! CapnSteve Aug 3 #10

Will TSF sic ICE on the fleeing Dem reps? WestMichRad Aug 3 #11

Sorry, but "flee"? GenThePerservering Aug 3 #12