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In a significant escalation of the redistricting conflict, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has filed an emergency petition with the state’s Supreme Court to remove Democratic State Representative Gene Wu from office. Wu, who serves as the House Democratic Caucus Chair, led over 50 Democratic lawmakers in leaving the state to prevent a quorum, thereby blocking a vote on a GOP-backed congressional redistricting plan aimed at adding five Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Abbott argues that Wu's actions constitute "abandonment of office," while Wu defends his actions as a constitutional duty to uphold democratic principles. The Texas Supreme Court, composed entirely of Republicans, is expected to rule on the petition by Thursday afternoon.