Texas redistricting battle escalates as Abbott asks court to remove Democratic lawmaker | NYGazet

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott urged the Texas Supreme Court to remove state Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the Texas House Democratic caucus, amid a redistricting standoff.

The House special session is set to meet again Friday to attempt a third quorum. The redistricting battle in Texas continues to escalate as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott urged the state Supreme Court to remove state Rep. Gene Wu, the chairman of the Te... [4446 chars]