Texas leaders are trying to force a vote on a new congressional map that heavily favors Republicans — teeing up a showdown with dozens of Democrats in the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court of Texas to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from office.

Texas Governor's Petition to Remove Lawmaker Sparks Feud with Attorney General The political standoff in the Texas Legislature has escalated into a legal battle between two of the state's most powerful Republicans,