When Law Becomes Theater: Greg Abbott, Quorum Fights, and the Erosion of Democracy in Texas
Introduction:Governor Greg Abbott’s latest power play isn’t just about a walkout. It’s about control—over maps, votes, and who gets to speak for Texas. When Texas Democrats fled the state to break quorum during a special session, they weren’t running from responsibility—they were resisting a redistricting scheme the Department of Justice had already flagged as problematic. […]