Another special session to pass a GOP voting bill started without a quorum. This time it's unclear if Democrats will stay away. episode artwork

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Another special session to pass a GOP voting bill started without a quorum. This time it's unclear if Democrats will stay away.

from News from The Texas Tribune · host Texas Tribune

Both chambers convened at noon Saturday for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. The first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.

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