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Senator Cornyn Urges Texas Supreme Court to Hear Abbott's Emergency Petition

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has filed an amicus brief in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's emergency petition in the Texas Supreme Court, seeking to remove an absconding legislator from office. Senator Cornyn argues that the Court has the jurisdiction to hear the Governor's petition, citing the Court's precedent in quo warranto cases. The brief is the latest development in a contentious legislative process, where absconding legislators are blocking official business.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator John Cornyn has filed an amicus brief in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's emergency petition in the Texas Supreme Court.
  • The petition seeks to remove an absconding legislator from office and restore a quorum in the Texas Legislature.
  • Senator Cornyn argues that the Texas Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to hear the Governor's petition, citing the Court's precedent in quo warranto cases.
  • The brief was filed after the Texas Attorney General delayed taking action to remove the absconding legislators.
  • Senator Cornyn has also sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel encouraging federal cooperation with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state law enforcement to investigate potential criminal acts.
  • The FBI has agreed to assist Texas law enforcement in locating the absconding legislators.

Statistics:

  • At least one legislator has fled the state to thwart the legislative process.
  • The Texas Attorney General's delay in removing the absconding legislators has led to a standoff in the Texas Legislature.
  • The Texas Supreme Court is the superior forum to expeditiously resolve the issues surrounding the absconding legislators.
  • The FBI will assist Texas law enforcement in locating the absconding legislators.

Sources:

  • [1] Texas Senator John Cornyn press release, "Senator Urges Texas Supreme Court to Hear Abbott's Emergency Petition", no date mentioned.

Full text of the amicus brief is available here, but the source claims the date is missing.

  • [2] Texas Senator John Cornyn letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, "Letter to FBI Director Kash Patel Encouraging Federal Cooperation", dated no specified date in the text but links to it.
  • [3] Texas Senator John Cornyn press release, "Senator Cornyn Announces FBI to Assist in Locating Absconding Legislators", dated no specified date in the text.

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