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Protests have taken place across Texas since last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights. But is the anger over Roe v. Wade potent enough to last until November? And will the issue benefit Texas Republicans or Democrats more at the polls?

“The notion that borders are open is wrong, and it kind of fires up a very specific political base that's responsive to kind of fear mongering,” said Aileen Teague, who teaches international affairs at Texas A&M.

At a time when home appraisals are soaring, economists say the two propositions could help slow the increase of property taxes in Texas.

Voters in Texas can decide on several local ballot initiatives — plus two constitutional amendments — on May 7 before heading back to the polls on May 24 for primary runoff elections.

Chihuahua’s proposals were already in place before the meeting. The governor outlined them to Abbott, which was enough to convince him to stop the enhanced vehicle searches.