House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries isn’t giving up pursuing possible legal action against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over slow-walking a special House election. But Jeffries’ continued push isn’t being met with enthusiasm from the Texas delegation.
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April 08, 2025
Texas Dems abandon Abbott lawsuit despite Jeffries’ push
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House GOP leadership doesn’t have votes to pass budget plan
The House Republican leadership has again delayed consideration of the joint House-Senate budget resolution, punting a Rules Committee meeting once again as GOP opposition remains stubbornly high.
Dems eye ways to sue Abbott over vacant Texas seat
Hakeem Jeffries says lawsuit against Abbott ‘very likely’
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