Politics & Government
Texas House Democrats Who Left State To Shut Down Special Session Host Press Conference
Since the House did not have a quorum, bills such as the controversial elections overhaul were not able to be considered.
July 20, 2021
Texas House Democrats breaking quorum in the nation’s capital will host a press conference shortly.
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Dozens of Democratic members of the Texas House left Austin last week in order to prevent a quorum during a special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Since the House did not have a quorum, bills such as the controversial elections overhaul were not able to be considered, leaving the House in a standstill.
Find out what's happening in Dallasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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