(NPR) Texas Democrats Walk Out To Block Voting Restrictions; Governor Threatens 'No Pay'

Texas Democrats Walk Out To Block Voting Restrictions; Governor Threatens 'No Pay'



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Texas Governor Threatens 'No Pay' After Democrats Stage A Walkout Over Voting Rights







Texas Gov Greg Abbott pictured in March. He has threatened to block the pay of lawmakers who left the state House chamber rather than vote on a bill they say would make it harder to vote.



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Texas Democrats Walk Out To Block Voting Restrictions; Governor Threatens 'No Pay'






Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says on Twitter that he will veto funding for the state legislature after Democratic lawmakers walked out, blocking passage of new voting restrictions.