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29. As a precinct chair in Texas, we do have something called "abandonment of office".

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 03:54 PM

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However, if only occurs after 4 consecutive absences AND after the precinct chair refuses to respond to certified letter. If they respond to the certified letter, we can't remove them even if they continue to be absent. However, this is a precinct chair and I'm sure laws are different for other offices. Even if they are removed AND we have filled the seat, then can come back and claim it, if the term hasn't expired.

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Does Greg Abbott also intend to change the number for a quorum? no_hypocrisy Aug 4 #1

Yes, GQP main goal is to have one party system.................. Lovie777 Aug 4 #2

As a precinct chair in Texas, we do have something called "abandonment of office". LeftInTX Aug 4 #29

Nothing fascist about this. Either you allow us to rig the system or we arrest you. Such a choice. Karasu Aug 4 #3

Criminals LOVE getting away with sh*t! SupportSanity Aug 4 #11

I guess Republicans aren't real Texas liberalgunwilltravel Aug 4 #4

How does the executive branch police the legislative branch in TX?9 niyad Aug 4 #5

Fuck you where you breathe, Hot Wheels. (nt) Paladin Aug 4 #6

Time for the Blue States to do they same Chasstev365 Aug 4 #7

I expect every state to be heavily gerrymandered by 2026 cadoman Aug 4 #23

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Hot Wheels, please proceed. Brainfodder Aug 4 #9

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Alex, I'll take "What is Propaganda?" for $500. SupportSanity Aug 4 #14

Even if they had "special elections" BumRushDaShow Aug 4 #15

Except they aren't abandoning it they are simply taking vacations and they are going to be returning. cstanleytech Aug 4 #16

I have little confidence in the Texas state courts. TomSlick Aug 4 #36

Uhhh ... what Constitution allows him to do that? FakeNoose Aug 4 #12

The state constitution does DavidDvorkin Aug 4 #17

Politico article explains how: LeftInTX Aug 4 #33

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A scheme that's also at the direction of the sitting President with the goal of assisting him which might be a no-no. cstanleytech Aug 4 #18

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