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Texas Senate Cracks Down on Abortion-Inducing Drugs

In a vote of 17-9, the Texas Senate approved the “Women and Child Protection Act” to crack down on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola), who carried the legislation in the Senate, said the legislation is about...

Legislature Reverses Course on Same-Day Voter Registration Changes

Texas lawmakers have voted to roll back a same-day voter registration change, sending the measure to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval. The issue stems from the regular session earlier this year, when State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) successfully amended...

House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break

The Texas House advanced legislation to bar lawmakers from raising money while deliberately breaking quorum. On Tuesday, members adopted a floor substitute to House Bill 18 by State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) that prohibits legislators from soliciting or spending...