Event Brief
Texas high court rejects bid to remove Democratic lawmakers
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Summary: Texas' high court rejected efforts to remove Democratic lawmakers who led a quorum revolt over redistricting.
WHO: Texas high court
WHAT: Rejected removal of Democratic lawmakers who temporarily bolted to block a vote on redistricting maps.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET
WHERE: Texas
WHY: Gov. Abbott and state Republicans sought to punish the Democrats for temporarily bolting to stop a vote on redistricting maps during a special legislative session.
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