Baytown remembers Dirty 30 and Killer Bees legacies
Baytown reflects on Texas political history as current House Democrats walkout echoes the 1971 Dirty 30 and 1979 Killer Bees. Joe Allen, former House member for District 78 and Baytown native, contrasts eras while noting DeLay redistricting tensions and local impact in Austin.
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Dems Walkout Endangers Major Texas Legislation in House
Austin AP reports a Democratic walkout stalls key bills as House schedules debate on over 200 measures before the June 2 deadline. Bills include HB 2 reorganizing government to save 300 to 400 million for a 9.9 billion shortfall, HB 3519 Medicaid cuts saving 228 million, and HB 3398 redrawing congressional districts to favor Republicans.
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Looming deadlines push Texas lawmakers through session
AUSTIN AP lays out key dates facing Texas lawmakers this session. Major House bills need preliminary and final approval by certain days. Senate bills face similar milestones and committee actions. The session ends June 2, with a governor sign or veto deadline June 22. Bills not signed become law without the governor's signature.
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Harris files redistricting bill in Senate in Texas
In Austin AP Harris a Arlington senator filed Senate Bill 9 on congressional redistricting as House Democrats protest. Barrientos says he lacks the votes to advance the bill with 25 of 31 needed, while 11 opponents doubt it will be brought up. In Oklahoma a quorum absence by 51 House Democrats halts business.
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