Gov. Greg Abbott filed a petition to the Texas Supreme Court to remove state Rep. Gene Wu, asserting that Wu abandoned his office by leaving Texas. Wu and other Democratic lawmakers left the state to delay a Republican effort to redraw Congressional districts. Legal experts questioned the strength of Abbott's argument, noting the uncertainty around whether his actions constitute a forfeiture of office. The state Supreme Court, composed largely of Abbott's appointees, may have to consider whether intentional abandonment of office justifies a ruling in favor of the governor.
Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from his seat, claiming Wu abandoned his office by fleeing Texas in protest of redistricting.
Legal experts voiced doubts about the validity of Abbott's case, questioning whether fleeing the state constitutes forfeiting office and if the Supreme Court would side with the governor.
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