By Nikki Courtney
Jan 23, 2021
Republicans in Texas are looking to pass a bill that would allow the state to ignore federal law and court rulings.
It was filed by State Rep. Cecil Bell, who represents a district north of Houston.
The Texas Sovereignty Act allows for overriding federal laws through the same process as passing a bill.
Similar legislation has been tried unsuccessfully in the past, as a way for conservative state lawmakers to ban same-sex marriage.
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Jan 21, 2021
Republicans in Texas are looking to pass a bill that would allow the state to ignore federal law and court rulings. It was filed by State Rep. Cecil Bell, who represents a district north of Houston. The Texas Sovereignty Act allows for overriding federal laws through the same process as passing a bill. Similar legislation has been tried unsuccessfully in the past, as a way for conservative state lawmakers to ban same-sex marriage.
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