Texas House Democrats see walkout as ‘show of strength’
Voting restrictions bill ‘must-pass emergency item’ for special session
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Gov. Abbott threatens to veto legislative funding after House Democrats walk out on voting bill ahead of midnight deadline
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Legislature has adjourned its regular session without passing the voting restrictions bill known as Senate Bill 7 because enough House Democrats walked out in protest before the midnight deadline.
“We’re going to rise up and fight for the things we believe in,” said Trey Martinez-Fischer, Dist. 116 state representative. “The right to vote is something we believe in passionately.”