Democrats argue he's prolonging the vacancy due to the GOP's slim majority. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a proclamation Monday afternoon that the special election to fill the seat vacated ...

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Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests. From left: University of Texas Interim President Jim Davis, Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Law ...