Stay updated with breaking news from Progress Texas. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Over the weekend, Republicans in the state tried to pass an extreme voter-suppression bill and hosted a conference in which Michael Flynn endorsed a military coup.
The new restrictions looked almost certain to pass on Sunday despite criticism from President Joe Biden.
Voting would be eliminated, both of which harris county, a democratic stronghold, introduced last year. and on the topic of voting windows, early voting on sundays also could not begin before 1pm, something opponents of the bill say would depress turnout among black churchgoers who cast their ballot after morning worship services. let's bring in glenn smith, democratic strategist for the liberal advocacy group progress texas. thank you very much forjoining us. this is probably no more than a delay, so what have democrats actually achieved?— actually achieved? they have achieved a — actuall...
Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/3P4P7Y4RDNCR7FBXDSALH3IB2A.JPG)
Texas Senate poised to pass ‘trigger’ ban, prohibiting abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned Texas Senate poised to pass ‘trigger’ ban, prohibiting abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned Senators continued the push to restrict abortion on Monday after giving preliminary approval to a bill that would ban abortion in the state if the Supreme Court ever overturns Roe v. Wade. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, listens to debate on HB 1927 on the Senate floor on Wednesday, May 5th. The bill, already passed in the House, would eliminate permit requirements to carry a handgun in Texas if th...