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The bill is largely symbolic, as the Legislature is currently at a standstill, unable to move any legislation because House Democrats broke quorum two weeks ago when they fled to Washington, D.C. to block the GOP voting bill.
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In a letter to the major general of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said “more manpower is needed” at the border.
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The warrant to apprehend state Rep. Philip Cortez is the first one signed by the speaker since more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block Republicans from having the quorum needed to pass legislation during the special legislative session.
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Members left Texas about 10 days ago and have said they plan to stay out of state until after the special session ends Aug. 6.
Read More:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/672c7b7b05bdf68df7b349a81d397afc/For%20The%20People%20Act%20Voting%20REUTERS%20TT.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Texas House Democrats Trying To Block The GOP Voting Bill Are Pinning Their Hopes On Congress. So far Congress Is Unmoved.")
Over the past few days, the Texas delegation has met with nearly all of the most powerful Democrats in Washington, save for President Joe Biden. But there is not yet clear movement to revive the congressional Democrats’ federal voting legislation.
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