Texas Governor Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from his seat, citing the ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans over redistricting. The suit argues that the Democrats who left Texas have abandoned their official duties required by the Constitution, which would allow legislation to pass in a 30-day session that is vital to Texans’ needs, such as flood relief, property tax relief, and public-school reforms. Wu previously brushed off a threat from Abbott to remove Democrats from the Texas Legislature after they left their state. Abbott’s suit argues that the harm these members have inflicted can continue perpetually, as they may return from a quorum break for a few days and then abscond once again if legislation that does not please them is put to a vote. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has called the lawsuit baseless and a weak attempt at Trump-style intimidation. The Texas Supreme Court suit from Abbott reads “what is at stake here? Nothing less than the future of Texas. If a small fraction of recalcitrant lawmakers choose to run out the clock today, they can do so for any, and every, Regular or Special Session, potentially bankrupting the State in an attempt to get their way.”
Abbott is suing to remove Gene Wu from the seat of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. Thuy 662
