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The bill passed 79-37 on second reading late Thursday night, bringing it one vote away from final approval in the Texas House. The measure includes bans on 24-hour voting and drive-through voting.
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While lawmakers in Austin continue to spar over an omnibus voting bill that would tighten voter restrictions, other voting laws are set to take effect Sept. 1.
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With quorum restored, the GOP marches toward restricting counties' ability to provide 24 hour voting and curbside voting, among other changes.
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Debate on the contentious Senate Bill 1 resumes after enough Democratic lawmakers returned to the state last week.
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The Houston Democrat has been 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 state's highest court said Tuesday that law enforcement can round up rogue legislators and bring them back to the state Capitol's House chambers.
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A state district judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the arrest of House Democrats who have broken quorum, paving the way for those who remain outside the state to return home without threat of arrest.
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The governor said Thursday the second special session will get underway at noon Saturday, with a 17-item agenda.
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Republicans tried to shift political power in 2003. Now, they want to preserve it. This time, national Democrats have the power to do something.
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The move comes after Texas House Democrats on Monday flew to Washington D.C., breaking quorum and halting two bills that would add new voting restrictions int he state.