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House Democrats for weeks have denied the lower chamber the number of present members needed to pass legislation in a bid to block a voting restrictions bill. House Speaker Dade Phelan has already signed dozens of civil arrest warrants.
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The Texas Supreme Court cleared the way for absent House Democrats’ civil arrests after it temporarily blocked Harris County judges’ orders protecting them from such a move.
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They may not like the Republican voting bill, but Democrats do want to tackle pandemic and back-to-school funding issues their constituents care about.
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Texas Senate Outlasts 15-Hour Filibuster By Sen. Carol Alvarado To Pass GOP Voting Restrictions BillThe Houston Democrat was on her feet speaking, not allowed to sit or lean against her desk, and unable to take bathroom breaks or drink water, since Wednesday evening. Her effort is more of a symbolic gesture than an attempt to block passage of the bill.
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The governor vetoed a part of the budget called Article X in retribution for House Democrats walking out. The court said it's up to lawmakers to settle the issue.
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The Texas Supreme Court earlier Tuesday ordered that Democrats who refuse to show up could soon be detained by law enforcement and brought back to the state Capitol.
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The bill now goes to the full Senate. Advocates say SB 1 would limit the types of accommodations voters with disabilities could receive at the polls and while voting by mail.
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Democrats went to Washington to prevent passage of strict voting legislation. The judge ruled GOP calls to have them arrested once they return are out of line with state law.
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Both chambers convened at noon for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott after the first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.
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Gov. Abbott vetoed money that funds the pay of legislators, their staff and other Capitol employees. The checks are set to end on Sept. 1.