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Gov. Greg Abbott signs SB 1, the GOP voting bill, into law
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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09/08/2021
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1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Election administration; Election lawsuits; Larson, Lyle; League of United Latin American Citizens; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Voting rights
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After quorum break’s dramatic end, fractured Texas Democrats look for best path forward
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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08/22/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Coleman, Garnet; Collier, Nicole; Crockett, Jasmine; Hernandez, Ana; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Johnson, Ann; Phelan, Dade; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.; Thompson, Senfronia; Turner, Chris; Walle, Armando
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Democrat Coleman says it’s time to return to House
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Austin American Statesman
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Moritz, J.
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08/20/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Coleman, Garnet; House quorum; Voting rights; White, James
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Texas House ready for business as three Houston Democrats return
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Houston Chronicle
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Goldenstein, T.
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08/20/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Coleman, Garnet; Hernandez, Ana; House quorum; Murphy, Jim; Phelan, Dade; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Turner, Chris; Walle, Armando
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Texas’ controversial new social studies law prompts McKinney school officials to cancel Youth and Government class
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Austin American Statesman
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Kao, J.
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08/18/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Legislative process; McKinney Independent School District; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
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Enough! No arrests, no more special sessions. Texas lawmakers, grow up and move on
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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08/15/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Election administration; House quorum; Special sessions
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Texas’ special session begins amid ‘raging ocean’ of hostility over voters’ rights
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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08/08/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Election administration; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Krause, Matt; Leach, Jeff; Lucio, Eddie, III; Nelson, Jane; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Special sessions; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
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Second special session gets underway
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Lufkin Daily News
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Ashby, T.
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08/07/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Ashby, Trent; Legislative staff; Property taxes
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Abbott calls second special session as House Democrats remain in Washington
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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08/06/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Common Cause; Constitutional amendments; House quorum; Rinaldi, Matt; Special session proclamations; Texas Freedom Network
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Gov. Greg Abbott says 2nd special session to start on Saturday with 17 items on agenda
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Dallas Morning News
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Morris, A.
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08/06/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Hinojosa, Gina; Patrick, Dan; Special session proclamations
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott sets second special session, with some additions to agenda
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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08/06/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Hinojosa, Gina; Murphy, Jim; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Special session proclamations
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Gov. Abbott calls second special session to begin Saturday
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San Antonio Express News
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Harris, C.
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08/06/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Hinojosa, Gina; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Murphy, Jim; Special session proclamations
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Texas lawmaker asks AG to consider constitutionality of critical race theory, “anti-racist” teaching
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Dallas Morning News
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Richman, T.
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08/05/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Attorney General opinions; Critical race theory; White, James
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'No one has shown proof.' Texas Democrat won't say whether she left DC for European vacation
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San Antonio Express News
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Harris, C.
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08/05/2021
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1 doc(s)
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González, Jessica; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Johnson, Julie; Patterson, Jared; Voting rights; Zwiener, Erin
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As Abbott plays politics, Lege staffers held hostage
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San Antonio Express News
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Rodriguez, D.
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08/05/2021
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1 TX bill 8 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Laney, James E. 'Pete'; Legislative staff; López, Ray; Ratliff, Bill; Separation of powers; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III
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Houston mask mandate might violate Texas governor's order
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Austin American Statesman
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Lozano, J.
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08/04/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Hotez, Peter; Houston, Texas; Jenkins, Clay Lewis; Koch, J.J.; Medical equipment; Municipal employees; Turner, Sylvester
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100 state lawmakers to join Texas Dems to lobby for voting bills
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Williams, V.
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08/03/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Legislators; Manchin, Joe; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Public demonstrations; U.S. Senate; Voting rights
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Groundhog Day in Texas
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Longview News-Journal
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Ramsey, R.
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08/03/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Unindexed
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Thousands protest voting bill in Austin with Willie Nelson, Beto O'Rourke, the Rev. William J. Barber II
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San Antonio Express News
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Harris, C.
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08/01/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Election administration; House quorum; Hughes, Bryan; Nelson, Willie; O'Rourke, Beto; Public demonstrations; Special session potential topics; Voting rights
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Abbott governing to base at the expense of the rest
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San Antonio Express News
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Brodesky, J.
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08/01/2021
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4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical equipment; Nirenberg, Ron; Student health
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Three quorum-busting Texas Democrats testify before U.S. House panel
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Austin American Statesman
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Cobler, N.
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07/30/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Bernal, Diego; Clardy, Travis; Collier, Nicole; Election administration; House quorum; Thompson, Senfronia; Voting rights
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Willie Nelson concert to cap voting rights march, rally at Capitol in downtown Austin
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/30/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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House quorum; Nelson, Willie; Public demonstrations; Voting rights
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Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee arrested in D.C. voting rights protest
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Dallas Morning News
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Justin, R.
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07/30/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Bernal, Diego; Clardy, Travis; Collier, Nicole; Election administration; Fallon, Pat; House quorum; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Public demonstrations; Sessions, Pete; Thompson, Senfronia; Voting rights
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Willie Nelson, denouncing election law changes, to play at ‘March for Democracy’ rally
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/30/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Nelson, Willie; Public demonstrations; Voting rights
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Analysis: Texas Government Has To Put Humpty Dumpty Together Again
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Victoria Advocate
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Ramsey, R.
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07/30/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial vetoes; House quorum; Legislative staff; Seliger, Kel; State budgets; White, James
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Legislative Journal: As divisions persist amid Dems’ walkout, concerns mount over funding stalemate
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Dallas Morning News
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Briseno, A.
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07/29/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Election administration; House quorum; Krause, Matt; Legislative staff; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.; State budgets
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Texas Republican Sen. Kel Seliger wants to take away Gov. Abbott's line-item budget veto
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Houston Chronicle
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Scherer, J.
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07/29/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial vetoes; House quorum; Legislative staff; Legislators' salaries and benefits; Seliger, Kel; State budgets
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Abbott calls on Texas National Guard to help law enforcement agencies detain migrants
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Dallas Morning News
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O'Hanlon, M.
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07/28/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Border security; Law enforcement; Texas National Guard; Undocumented immigrants
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Democrats have plan for election bill in final stretch of Texas special session
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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07/27/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Collier, Nicole; Cortez, Philip; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Legislative Black Caucus, Texas; Murphy, Jim; Murr, Andrew; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
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San Antonio Rep. Philip Cortez is first Texas Democrat in D.C. with a warrant
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San Antonio Express News
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Harris, C.
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07/27/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Arrest warrants; Cortez, Philip; House quorum; Murr, Andrew; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Chris; Turner, John; Voting rights
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Foster crisis worsens; children sleep in offices
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Austin American Statesman
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Oxner, R.
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07/24/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Child Protective Services; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Foster care; Foster care lawsuits; Frank, James B.; Masters, Jaime
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Beto O'Rourke raises $600K for Texas House Democrats in Washington
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/23/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Gifts and donations; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Legislative Black Caucus, Texas; Mexican-American Legislative Caucus; O'Rourke, Beto; Political fundraising; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Walle, Armando
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Texas Dems irked by no meeting with Biden
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/23/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Biden, Joe; Cole, Sheryl; O'Rourke, Beto; Raymond, Richard Peña; Voting rights
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‘We needed a dose of Ms. Opal.’ Texas Senate honors civil rights icon from Fort Worth
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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07/23/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Hancock, Kelly; Holidays; Honorary resolutions; Juneteenth; Lee, Opal; Patrick, Dan; Powell, Beverly; West, Royce
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Democratic senators return from DC, deep divisions remain
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/22/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Election administration; Gutierrez, Roland; Hughes, Bryan; Patrick, Dan; Voting rights; Whitmire, John
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'This bill is going to pass': Dan Patrick, Texas Democrats duel over voting legislation
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Houston Chronicle
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Harris, C.
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07/22/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Election administration; Miles, Borris; Patrick, Dan; Senate quorum; Voting rights; West, Royce; Whitmire, John
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Local representative speaks in-depth on Democrats' walkout
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Wallach, D.
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07/21/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Deshotel, Joe; Election administration; House quorum; Phelan, Dade; Voting rights
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Breakaway Texas Democrat returns for family reasons, goes to Austin to seek voting bill changes
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/21/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Dutton, Harold, Jr.; House quorum; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
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Texas is bigger than France, but banning critical race theory makes us dumber
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Houston Chronicle
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Zaretsky, R.
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07/21/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Conservatives (Politics); France; Slavery; Social studies education
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Chamber to keep a close eye on special session
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Jacobson, K.
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07/21/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Chambers of commerce; Darby, Drew; Economic development incentives; Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Electricity transmission and distribution
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COVID cases dull Dems’ message
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/20/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Coronavirus; House quorum; Immunizations; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Wu, Gene
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Sixth Texas Democrat in DC tests positive for COVID, and boycott isn’t going quite as planned
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Dallas Morning News
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Gillman, T.
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07/20/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Beckley, Michelle; Biden, Joe; Bowers, Rhetta Andrews; Coronavirus; Harris, Kamala; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Walle, Armando
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'Used as pawns.' Texas Republicans shame absent Democrats with retired teacher bonuses
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Houston Chronicle
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Scherer, J.
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07/20/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Bonnen, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Capriglione, Giovanni; Cost of living; Phelan, Dade; Teacher retirement; Teacher Retirement System of Texas; Texas Retired Teachers Association
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Texas Democrats may find themselves in the wilderness of wandering public attention
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Longview News-Journal
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Ramsey, R.
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07/20/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; House quorum; Voting rights
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Gov. Abbott plans to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth
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San Antonio Express News
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Harris, C.
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07/20/2021
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4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Children's health care; Gender reassignment; LGBTQ persons
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State Rep. Joe Moody's loss of speaker pro tempore role could hurt bipartisanship in Texas
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El Paso Times
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Jackson, A.
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07/19/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Bipartisanship; González, Mary; House quorum; Moody, Joe; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Phelan, Dade; Speaker pro tempore
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Add online learning to special session's agenda
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San Antonio Express News
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Hornok, J.
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07/19/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Distance education; Special session potential topics
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3 Texas Democrats test positive for COVID-19 in Washington, D.C.
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/18/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Coronavirus; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Howard, Donna; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Moody, Joe; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Chris
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Texas Democrats insult the voters they say they’re protecting with Washington walkout
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Allen, C.
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07/18/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Election administration; House quorum; Voting rights
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How Texas Democrats' D.C. escape unfolded: 'They were going to ram these bills down our throats'
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San Antonio Express News
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Goldenstein, T.
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07/18/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Crockett, Jasmine; Election administration; González, Jessica; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Johnson, Ann; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Minjarez, Ina; Murphy, Jim; Partisanship; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Washington, D.C.; Wu, Gene
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Dems pick up the torch of voting rights
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
|
07/18/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Civil rights; House quorum; King, Martin Luther, Jr.; Lewis, John; Voting rights
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We are still fighting for the rights of Texans
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San Antonio Express News
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Menendez, J.
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07/18/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Citizen political participation; House quorum; Menéndez, José; Special session timing
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Walkouts, arrest threats and political theater: Texas politics as a contact sport
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San Antonio Express News
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Taylor, J.
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07/18/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Election administration; House quorum; Voting rights
|
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Texas Senate flies through GOP priorities as House hits impasse
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Houston Chronicle
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Harris, C.
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07/17/2021
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1 doc(s)
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House quorum; Murphy, Jim; Patrick, Dan; Senate, Texas State; Special sessions
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Texas Democrats press Joe Manchin on voting rights. It's a tall order given his deep support of the filibuster
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Austin American Statesman
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King, L.
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07/16/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Johnson, Nathan; Manchin, Joe; Talarico, James; U.S. Senate; Voting rights
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Fleeing Texas should end Democrats' court fight over Abbott funding veto, GOP argues
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/16/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 7 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial vetoes; House quorum; Legislature, Texas; Separation of powers
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House Speaker Dade Phelan charters plane for Democrats' return, strips El Paso Democrat of leadership post
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Austin American Statesman
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/16/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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House quorum; Legislators' salaries and benefits; Moody, Joe; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Phelan, Dade; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Speaker pro tempore
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Texas GOP mulls race legislation
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Austin American Statesman
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Mendez, M.
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07/16/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Critical race theory; Ellis, Keven; Hughes, Bryan; Social studies education
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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan strips absent Democratic ally of chamber’s No. 2 post
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/16/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Biedermann, Kyle; Coleman, Garnet; Collier, Nicole; House quorum; Huffines, Don; Moody, Joe; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Speaker pro tempore; Turner, Chris
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No love lost between Cornyn, Cruz and the fugitive Texas Democrats
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Dallas Morning News
|
Gillman, T.
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07/16/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Cornyn, John; Cruz, Ted; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; Johnson, Ann; Turner, Chris; U.S. Senate
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One runaway Texas Democrat delayed a wedding, others brought kids for the weeks-long exile
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Dallas Morning News
|
Justin, R.
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07/16/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bucy, John H., III; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; House quorum; Howard, Donna; Israel, Celia; Minjarez, Ina; Politicians' families; Turner, Chris; Zwiener, Erin
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Texas Democrats, if you won’t come home for Texas, come home for your party’s sake
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
07/16/2021
|
1 doc(s)
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House quorum
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‘Anti-critical race theory’ bill heads to Senate after teachers assail it as ‘censorship’
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Dallas Morning News
|
Donaldson, E.
|
07/16/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Critical race theory; Ellis, Keven; Hall, Bob; Hughes, Bryan; Social studies education
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Speaker pro tem cut from position for fleeing to D.C.
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Houston Chronicle
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Staff
|
07/16/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Moody, Joe; Phelan, Dade; Speaker pro tempore
|
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Hamstrung by Democratic departure, Texas Legislature focuses on narratives
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Austin American Statesman
|
Lindell, C.
|
07/15/2021
|
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
|
Alvarado, Carol; House quorum; Leman, Ben; Menéndez, José; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Special sessions; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Senate Republicans castigate absent Democrats for shirking duty, letting vote fraud and crime fester
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Dallas Morning News
|
Garrett, R.
|
07/15/2021
|
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Bail; Bonnen, Greg; Election fraud; House quorum; Huffman, Joan; Hughes, Bryan; Legislative committee appointments; Legislators' salaries and benefits; Leman, Ben; Murphy, Jim; Phelan, Dade; Property taxes; Stephenson, Phil; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Teacher retirement; Tinderholt, Tony
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Key concerns about absent Democrats
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Dallas Morning News
|
Staff
|
07/15/2021
|
3 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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House quorum; Killer Bees (Legislators); Legislative staff; Legislators' salaries and benefits; Phelan, Dade; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Special sessions
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4 takeaways from Texas’ top education lawmakers
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Dallas Morning News
|
Donaldson, E.
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07/15/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Academic performance; Critical race theory; Distance education; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Educational test scores; Hughes, Bryan; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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‘We got your back,’ Texas state senators tell House colleagues in Washington DC meeting
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Hart, N.
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07/15/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Alvarado, Carol; House quorum; Hughes, Bryan; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Voting rights
|
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Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Weber, P.
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07/15/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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House quorum; Hughes, Bryan; Menéndez, José; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
|
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Biden blasts ‘un-American’ voting limits; Texas Democrats act
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Slodysko, B.
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07/15/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Biden, Joe; Harris, Kamala; House quorum; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
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Pfluger and Darby have the same message to Texas Dems who fled Austin: 'Get back to work'
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Tufts, J.
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07/15/2021
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4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Darby, Drew; House quorum; Pfluger, August; Rogers, Glenn
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Texas House OKs arrests for absent Democrats; Senate takes up GOP elections bill
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/14/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Guillen, Ryan; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; House quorum; Hughes, Bryan; Jordan, Barbara; King, Tracy O.; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Morales, Eddie, Jr.; Murphy, Jim; Phelan, Dade; Senate quorum; Turner, John; Voting rights; Whitmire, John; Zaffirini, Judith
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Texans are the losers in this voting-rights brinkmanship
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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07/14/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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House quorum; Voting rights
|
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Texas Senate advances GOP-backed election bill; House wants to round up absent Dems
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/14/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Coleman, Garnet; Fierro, Art; Guillen, Ryan; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; House quorum; Hughes, Bryan; King, Tracy O.; Lucio, Eddie, Jr.; Moody, Joe; Morales, Eddie, Jr.; Murphy, Jim; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Phelan, Dade; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Turner, John; Voting rights; Whitmire, John; Zaffirini, Judith
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Voting laws ‘significant test of our democracy’
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Dallas Morning News
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Stokol, E.
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07/14/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Biden, Joe; U.S. Senate; Voting rights
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Abortion providers sue to stop Texas’ ‘heartbeat bill’ from being implemented
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Dallas Morning News
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Williams, M.
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07/14/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abortion lawsuits; Heartbeat Act (2021), Texas; Lawsuit reform
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Texas House votes to allow for arrest of Democrats who fled to DC to block voting bill
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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07/14/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Canales, Terry; Collier, Nicole; Guillen, Ryan; Herrero, Abel; House quorum; Hughes, Bryan; King, Tracy O.; Morales, Eddie, Jr.; Murphy, Jim; Phelan, Dade; Powell, Beverly; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Turner, Chris; Turner, John; Voting rights
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Yes, the walk-out is a mess. But the Republicans created this circus by peddling the Big Lie
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/14/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial vetoes; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Legislative staff; Voting rights; Walle, Armando
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Raymond departs ahead of voting
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Laredo Morning Times
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Vela, J.
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07/14/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Election fraud; House quorum; King, Tracy O.; Raymond, Richard Peña; Trump, Donald; Voting rights; Zaffirini, Judith
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Analysis: There’s plenty still to play out ahead of 2022, but Greg Abbott is starting to run up the score
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Victoria Advocate
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Ramsey, R.
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07/14/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates
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Democrats send a clear message about voting rights
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Bryan Eagle
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McNeely, D.
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07/13/2021
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4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Barnes, Ben; Hobby, William Pettus, Jr. 'Bill'; Johnson, Lyndon Baines; Jordan, Barbara; Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation; Olson, Lyndon, Jr.; Special sessions; Voting rights; Voting Rights Act of 1965; West, Royce
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‘Fight of our lives.’ Texas Democrats leave the state to block debate on elections bill
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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07/13/2021
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Crockett, Jasmine; González, Jessica; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Legislative staff; Special session length and frequency; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
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Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Weissert, W.
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07/13/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; House quorum; Legislative staff; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Phelan, Dade; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
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There's plenty still to play out ahead of 2022 elections
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Longview News-Journal
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Ramsey, R.
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07/13/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates
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Taking off: Valley lawmakers in Washington to challenge voting restrictions
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McAllen Monitor
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Jimenez, F.
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07/13/2021
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Dominguez, Alex; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; House Democratic Caucus, Texas; House quorum; Lucio, Eddie, III; Martinez, Armando 'Mando'; Voting rights
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At CPAC, parents told ‘take back your school boards’
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Dallas Morning News
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Richman, T.
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07/12/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; School boards; Social studies education
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Will retired Texas teachers receive a bonus pension check? Lawmakers advance bills that could do so
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Dallas Morning News
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Smith, C.
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07/12/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Huffman, Joan; Nelson, Jane; Teacher retirement
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Texas at fore of fight over voting rights
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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07/12/2021
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5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Election administration; Jordan, Barbara; Patrick, Dan; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; West, Royce; Whitley, David
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Lawmakers getting to work on special session agenda items
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Lufkin Daily News
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Nichols, R.
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07/12/2021
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5 doc(s)
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Nichols, Robert; Special session length and frequency; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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State Rep. Darby authors legislation to support Texas retired teachers
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Tufts, J.
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07/12/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Darby, Drew; Teacher retirement
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Abbott wants more funding
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San Antonio Express News
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Staff
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07/12/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Unindexed
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One word to describe the partisan-charged special session of the Tex-as Legislature: Ugly
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Austin American Statesman
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Moritz, J.
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07/11/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Special sessions; Walle, Armando
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Gov. Greg Abbott says he wants more funding for border security
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Austin American Statesman
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Moritz, J.
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07/11/2021
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Border security; County sheriffs
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There's no good reason to target transgender kids in the special session
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Houston Chronicle
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Grieder, E.
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07/11/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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High school athletics; Huffines, Don; LGBTQ persons; University Interscholastic League
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'Bitterly partisan': Texas Republicans quickly advance voting restriction bills
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Houston Chronicle
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Goldenstein, T.
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07/11/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Election administration; Election fraud; Hughes, Bryan; Miles, Borris; Voting rights; West, Royce
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New version of Texas GOP's bail reform bill advances, as Democrats condemn changes
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Houston Chronicle
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Scherer, J.
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07/11/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bail; Huffman, Joan; Johnson, Ann; Moody, Joe; Smith, Reggie; Thompson, Senfronia
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Abbott meets with sheriffs about migrants
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Houston Chronicle
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Staff
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07/11/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Unindexed
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Abbott stirs talk of run for president
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Austin American Statesman
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Quarshie, M.
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07/10/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Election administration; Patrick, Dan; Presidential candidates; Special sessions
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Legislators answer special session call
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Lufkin Daily News
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Ashby, T.
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07/10/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Ashby, Trent; Legislative committee appointments; Special session proclamations
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Governor, sheriffs forge ahead with border plans
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McAllen Monitor
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Gonzalez, V.
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07/10/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Border security; County sheriffs
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A 'special' session of culture wars, politics and unfinished business
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Ramsey, R.
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07/10/2021
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4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Special session potential topics
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Texas special session begins amid rising partisan tensions and protests
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/09/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Collier, Nicole; Election administration; House quorum; Special sessions; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Walle, Armando
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Texas Legislature moves quickly on contentious election bills as special session opens
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/09/2021
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8 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Election administration; High school athletics; Hinojosa, Gina; Huffman, Joan; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Rose, Toni; Special session potential topics; Teacher retirement; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris; Walle, Armando
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Legislative Journal: Sherman, Krause discuss Texas’ special session, round two of voting bills
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Dallas Morning News
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Briseno, A.
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07/09/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Clardy, Travis; Election administration; Krause, Matt; Legislative staff; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.; Special sessions; State budgets
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Texas special legislative session has ‘tense’ start. Voting bills gather attention.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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07/09/2021
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4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Collier, Nicole; Election administration; Geren, Charlie; Krause, Matt; Rules of the Texas House of Representatives; Special sessions; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris
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Texas Republicans renew push to pass voting restrictions
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Gardner, A.
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07/09/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Election administration; Election fraud; Hughes, Bryan; Murr, Andrew; Reynolds, Ron; Trump, Donald; Turner, Chris; Voting rights; Walle, Armando
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Gov. Abbott unveils 11 special session tasks 1 day before Legislature convenes
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/08/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Rodriguez, Eddie; Special session proclamations; Turner, Chris
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Abbott leaves power grid off special session agenda
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Austin American Statesman
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Jankowski, P.
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07/08/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Public Utility Commission of Texas; Turner, Chris; West, Allen
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Brazos Valley lawmakers talk voting, critical race theory ahead of special session
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Bryan Eagle
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Wiley, K.
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07/08/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Election administration; Gubernatorial vetoes; Kacal, Kyle; Legislature, Texas; Raney, John
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Gov. Greg Abbott adds transgender sports, abortion, border security to special session agenda
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/08/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bucy, John H., III; Fierro, Art; Huffines, Don; Huffman, Joan; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Schwertner, Charles; Special session proclamations; Turner, Chris; West, Royce
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Some criticize Governor Greg Abbott for what isn’t on Texas special legislative agenda
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dearman, E.
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07/08/2021
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Patrick, Dan; Special session proclamations; Turner, Chris; Veasey, Marc
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Texas lawmakers: Limit your damage to election laws in special session. Then, go home
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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07/08/2021
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Election administration; Special session proclamations; Voting rights
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Political Buzz: Abbott announces special session priorities
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Galveston Daily News
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Ferguson, J.
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07/08/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Henry, Mark; Huffines, Don; Special session potential topics
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State report shows students far behind after COVID-19
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Galveston Daily News
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Smith, M.
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07/08/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Educational test scores; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Gov. Abbott releases special session agenda heavy on hot-button issues
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Houston Chronicle
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Wallace, J.
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07/08/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Electricity transmission and distribution; Huffines, Don; Johnson, Julie; Phelan, Dade; Special session proclamations; Turner, Chris; Voting rights
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Fear and pandering - Gov. Abbott's agenda for Texas' special legislative session.
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/08/2021
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Special session proclamations
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Will lawmakers leave elections to the Texas Supreme Court?
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San Antonio Express News
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Kauffman, A.
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07/08/2021
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Election administration; Election lawsuits; O'Rourke, Beto; Supreme Court, Texas
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What you need to know about the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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07/07/2021
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1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Election administration; Gubernatorial vetoes; Laney, James E. 'Pete'; Legislature, Texas; Ratliff, Bill; Separation of powers; Special session potential topics; State budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Supreme Court, Texas
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Reps. Kacal, Anderson gear up for contentious special session
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Witherspoon, T.
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07/07/2021
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Bail; Birdwell, Brian; Critical race theory; Election administration; Gubernatorial vetoes; Kacal, Kyle; Legislature, Texas; Special session potential topics; State budgets
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