Bill banning critical race theory in Texas schools moves forward in special session The Senate Committee on State Affairs voted to send Senate Bill 3 to the full Senate for a vote. Author: KVUE News Staff Updated: 7:24 PM CDT July 15, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Critical race theory in Texas schools is one of the issues lawmakers are debating during the special session. The Senate Committee on State Affairs voted to send Senate Bill 3, a bill that bans critical race theory in schools, to the full Senate for a vote. The hearing involved hours of public comment, most from people who were against the bill becoming law.