A Trump judge could shut down the federal government in Texas v. Garland - Vox

But the case is a window into Paxton's broader litigation strategy, where he frequently raises weak legal arguments undercutting federal policies before right-wing judges that he has personally chosen because of their ideology. And these judges often do sow chaos throughout the government, which can last months or longer, before a higher court steps in...

https://www.vox.com/politics/2023/2/26/23611826/texas-trump-judge-hendrix-government-shutdown-proxy-voting-omnibus-supreme-court