'Chick-Fil-A' Bill Passes The Texas House, Moves To Governor Abbott's Desk
In a 79-62 vote, the Texas House today passed Senate Bill 1978, best known as the #SaveChickFilA bill.
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In a 79-62 vote, the Texas House today passed Senate Bill 1978, best known as the #SaveChickFilA bill.
Both the Texas House and Texas Senate passed Bedford State Rep. Jonathan Stickland's bill, which is now on Governor Greg Abbott's desk awaiting his signature.
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