Dewhurst Threatens Legal Action Over Texas Senate Standstill
In Albuquerque, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst signaled possible legal options to compel 11 Democratic senators to return to Texas as they boycott the redistricting special session. Senate Democrats, led by Leticia Van de Putte, say they will not comment until actions are clear, while critics accuse Gov. Rick Perry of retaliation through funding cuts to the GI Forum.
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Perry says federal Medicaid funds can be used without vote
Governor Rick Perry claims 167 million in federal Medicaid money can be spent without legislative consent after urging absent Democrats to return for votes on redistricting. Democrats counter with charges of political leverage over children's health care amid the quorum standoff. Governor consulted Attorney General Greg Abbott, who approved spending the funds.
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Judge rules DPS cannot arrest Texas House members
A Texas judge held the Department of Public Safety lacks authority to arrest House members to enforce a quorum. The ruling stemmed from Rep Lon Burnam's suit against use of DPS officers by Speaker Tom Craddick to locate fleeing Democrats. Abbott plans to appeal.
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