The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .

Greg Abbott on Wednesday added three new items to ... when they “willfully absent themselves during a session.” RELATED: Texas House passes HB4 redistricting bill after Democrats return from quorum break In a press release, Abbott said the legislation ...

Other Democratic lawmakers have joined a colleague in staying at the Texas Capitol rather than accept around-the-clock police escorts meant to prevent them from blocking a vote on a Republican plan for redrawing congressional districts as President Donald Trump wants.

The maps need to be approved by the GOP-controlled state Senate and signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott before they become official.