The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Gov. Greg Abbott wants them to reconsider.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2025/08/07/528127/abbotts-bid-to-expel-the-house-democratic-leader-goes-to-a-court-filled-with-his-appointees/

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I worked for TX Rep #GeneWu when he first ran for office in 2004, and I was impressed with him even back then.

He has only gotten even more impressive since.
#Texas #Democrats #Gerrymandering #Election2026
https://www.msnbc.com/the-briefing-with-jen-psaki/watch/-enough-texas-dem-holds-fast-as-abbott-tries-heavy-hand-lawsuit-to-force-trump-s-election-scheme-244428357673

The Texas House agreed late Thursday to let the governor determine the countries whose residents, governments and other entities could be banned from buying property here.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/05/09/520900/texas-house-advances-bill-that-would-prohibit-land-sales-to-people-and-entities-from-certain-countries/

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A Houston legislator and civil rights advocates voiced opposition this week to a proposed Texas law that would ban some people from designated foreign countries -- such as China and Russia -- from owning land in the state.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/04/04/517837/houston-lawmaker-speaks-out-against-texas-bill-that-would-restrict-foreign-land-ownership/

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State Rep Gene Wu is offering space for advocates fighting the anti-trans bills in Texas.

https://www.reddit.com/user/GeneforTexas

#Texas #GeneWu #TransRights