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Gov. Greg Abbott wants stiffer penalties on illegal voting. He has opposition within his own party

Posted on October 1, 2021 · Abbott added increased penalties for illegal voting to the third special legislative session, but GOP House Speaker Dade Phelan said he won’t act on it.

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Texas Supreme Court Allows For Arrest Of Democrats Who Don’t Show Up To Legislature

Posted on August 10, 2021 · The Texas Supreme Court voided a lower court ruling that blocked the arrests of the Democrats who don’t show up for the year’s second special legislative session.