Texas lawmakers only have two weeks left at the Capitol to pass (or stop) legislation before they head home for the summer.
We know you’re busy – so we’ve put together a quick summary of some of the biggest issues being talked about.
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- Texas Democrats Block Anti-Gay Marriage Bill, Republicans Vow to Revive It – A bill would have barred Texas from issuing marriage licenses, even if the Supreme Court rules in favor of marriage equality.
- Texas GOP Block Proposal They Said Was Necessary for Medicaid Expansion – Republicans said they need block grants to fix healthcare – then they blocked the block grants.
- Why Would Republicans Give Abusive and Absentee Parents Final Say in Teen Abortions? – The headline about sums it up, this is a terrible bill that poses more questions than answers.
- Final Weeks for Legislature to Address Marijuana Policy Reform – The unprecedented progress we’ve seen on marijuana policy reform could culminate with a limited medical marijuana proposal.
- Jade Helm: Not the Only Military Controversy Looming Over Greg Abbott – Republicans propose cutting a college aid plan that the state promised to military families.
A lot is still up in the air, and these are just some of the issues we’re watching.
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Ed Espinoza
Executive Director, Progress Texas