Greetings from the Texas House where lawmakers will be debating Senate Bill 1, the GOP-backed voting bill.
@DadePhelan tells members the chamber's decorum rules will be strictly enforced. #txlege
@DadePhelan tells members the chamber's decorum rules will be strictly enforced. #txlege
SB 1 goes far beyond what the House voted out during the regular legislative session.
We're starting today w/ the same version of the legislation that prompted Democrats' six-week quorum break though author Rep. Andrew Murr will offer an amendment to make some changes. #txlege
We're starting today w/ the same version of the legislation that prompted Democrats' six-week quorum break though author Rep. Andrew Murr will offer an amendment to make some changes. #txlege
One of the biggest changes in that amendment (& something Democrats had been pushing for) is language so poll watchers can be removed from a polling place if they violate the Penal Code.
Bill originally required them to first get a warning & repeat the illegal behavior. #txlege
Bill originally required them to first get a warning & repeat the illegal behavior. #txlege
Following questioning between Murr & @MattShaheen, @DadePhelan asks members "to be civil & respectful."
"The chair would appreciate members not using the word 'racism' this afternoon," Phelan says.
Shaheen opened by criticizing claims of racism & voter suppression #txlege
"The chair would appreciate members not using the word 'racism' this afternoon," Phelan says.
Shaheen opened by criticizing claims of racism & voter suppression #txlege
Opponents have aligned many of their concerns about voter suppression stemming from the bill w/ its ban on overnight voting & drive-thru used by diverse Harris County last year.
County officials have said those options were disproportionately used by voters of color. #txlege
County officials have said those options were disproportionately used by voters of color. #txlege
Here's the exchange over #txlege's history of intentional discrimination, when @GinaForAustin asked if it amounted to racism.
“We can talk about racial impacts of this legislation without accusing members of this body of being racist,” @DadePhelan said.
“We can talk about racial impacts of this legislation without accusing members of this body of being racist,” @DadePhelan said.
https://twitter.com/legetv/status/1430978634077065220?s=21
We are going thru amendments for the foreseeable future. House clerk just now said there are 64 total & we are just on the 14th.
This @BucyForTexas amendment on accommodations for voters w/ disabilities is the only Dem one that's been accepted: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/am… #txlege
This @BucyForTexas amendment on accommodations for voters w/ disabilities is the only Dem one that's been accepted: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/872/am… #txlege
We are still here and the House is still debating the GOP's voting bill, SB 1. (We just entered hour 10).
We are currently on amendment 49 of who knows how many. Members have appeared to file additional amendments as the night has gone on. #txlege
We are currently on amendment 49 of who knows how many. Members have appeared to file additional amendments as the night has gone on. #txlege
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