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politics1d ago
Democrat Gene Wu can keep House seat, Texas Supreme Court rules
- Texas Supreme Court says courts won’t resolve quorum disputes; internal remedies prevail.
- The ruling marks a setback for Abbott in the attempt to remove Wu and other Democrats.
- The case involved a mid-decade redrawing push backed by Trump to aid GOP seats.
- Democrats left the state in August 2025 to stall the redistricting plan.
- The court left open the possibility of judicial review in future quorum breaks.
- Justice Sullivan signaled readiness to act if quorums recur.
- Quorum rules require two-thirds attendance to conduct business.
- The decision was authored by Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock.
- Abbott’s stance tied to removing Wu and other Democratic lawmakers over the redistricting map.
- Wu stated he represented constituents by opposing the map.
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