STATE LEGISLATURE

GOP's so-called critical race theory bill advances as bill to restrict transgender student athletes stalls in House committee

The committee action came less than 24 hours after Dutton had taunted Patrick, threatening to hold his prized legislation back amid rumors that the Senate was stalling a bill to restore funding to the Legislature.

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
Posted 8/31/21

Setting up a potential showdown with Republicans in the final days of the second special legislative session, a House Democrat blocked a committee vote to advance a bill that restricts transgender …

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