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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Eleanor Klibanoff

Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott look on as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas Jimmy Blacklock swears in state senators during the opening of the Texas Senate in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott look on as Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock swears in state senators during the first day of the legislative sesson in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune)

Texas Democrats had been out of state for less than 48 hours when Gov. Greg Abbott moved to have their seats declared vacant.

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