Texas Governor Greg Abbott has filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to remove Rep. Gene Wu, a Democrat from Houston, from his office. This action follows Wu leading over 50 House Democrats out of state to disrupt the Texas House's ability to conduct official business.
• Abbott's petition is a 35-page document arguing that Wu has abandoned his duties as a representative by leaving the state. It cites Chapter 66 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
• Abbott warned that if House Democrats did not return by August 4, he would seek their removal.
• Wu and other Democrats traveled to Chicago, conducting a news conference with Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker, opposing a redistricting measure they describe as illegal and discriminatory.
• Abbott indicated that 56 Democrats were absent during Monday's special session and 54 on Tuesday. He stated that their absence denies the House the quorum necessary for legislative business.
• The petition claims Wu's refusal to return constitutes an abandonment of his office and a violation of the Texas Constitution.
• Abbott has also directed the Texas Rangers to investigate potential bribery linked to fundraising efforts aimed at blocking the redistricting vote.
• The petition emphasizes that public office must be held in good faith and not for private gain.
The legal action against Rep. Gene Wu reflects a significant conflict within Texas politics over redistricting and quorum obligations. Wu's office has not responded to the petition or media inquiries at this time.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/texas/article_cd4eb693-9839-4c80-a82b-db08152363c8.html
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