3 Texas Democrats Who Flew To Washington To Block Elections Bill Test Positive For COVID-19
Three Texas House Democrats who flew to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to block a vote on Republicans' elections bill have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Three Texas House Democrats who flew to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to block a vote on Republicans' elections bill have tested positive for COVID-19.
CBS 11 News went to downtown Plano to see what the political vibe is.
It's a life of stress and scrutiny as Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to block a restrictive voting bill shelter in a downtown D.C. hotel.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to CBS 11 News' Jack Fink about his plans for the next special session and how Democrats need to return to pass "very important pieces of legislation."
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is "demanding" Democrats return to the state Capitol, and is even going as far as to charter a plane that will be on standby in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
The headlines would not have looked out of place this week: "Texas House paralyzed by Democrats walkout," "On the lam, Texas Democrats rough it" and "Texas Democrats vanish (again)." But those all appeared 18 years ago.
Texas Republicans have been pressing that the Democrats' absence is not only preventing a vote on the elections bill, but also on several bipartisan measures such as funds for retired teachers.
Even though the full Texas House and committees can't consider any bills, there was still plenty of debate -- via dueling news conferences -- about what's actually in the election integrity bills.
The Texas house lawmakers who are still in Austin returned to the state capitol at 11:00 a.m. but without quorum — the minimum number of lawmakers needed to conduct business.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is suing the Biden Administration as a part of the Texas Defense Task Force.
Texas House Democrats say their exodus from Austin to Washington, DC is encouraging Democrats in Congress to move forward with a federal voting rights bill.
Former President George W. Bush is criticizing the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan and said civilians were being left to be "slaughtered" by the Taliban.
Dallas County Republican Party chairman Rodney Anderson is stepping down.
Dozens of Texas Democrats who flew to Washington, D.C., to break quorum in Austin could be arrested once they return to the Texas Capitol.
There are many questions surrounding the Texas Democrats' decision to leave the state during a special session and how it affects any proceedings. Here are some answers.
