A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .

Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott seeks Supreme Court intervention.

Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove Houston Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, from office, an unprecedented escalation in Republicans’ efforts to resume business in the Legislature and advance new congressional maps.