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Renzo Downey
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Lead Writer, The Blast, Texas Tribune
Austin, Tallahassee
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By Renzo Downey Verified| Gainesville Daily Register Verified House Democrats are threatening to kill all constitutional amendments for the rest of session unless the House votes to put school vouchers before voters in November. They appear to have the numbers to make good on that special session-inducing threat. More than 50 House Democrats have signed on to that plan, according to at least four Democrats and Capitol staffers briefed on the tally, enough to handcuff the Legislature on constitutional amendments. The move comes as Gov.
By Renzo Downey Verified| Weatherford Democrat Verified House Democrats are threatening to kill all constitutional amendments for the rest of session unless the House votes to put school vouchers before voters in November. They appear to have the numbers to make good on that special session-inducing threat. More than 50 House Democrats have signed on to that plan, according to at least four Democrats and Capitol staffers briefed on the tally, enough to handcuff the Legislature on constitutional amendments. The move comes as Gov.
By Renzo Downey Verified| KMOL-TV (Victoria, TX) Verified "Texas House Democrats could hold GOP priorities hostage to force statewide school vouchers vote" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. This article first appeared in The Blast, a premium politics newsletter that delivers exclusive reporting, nonpartisan analysis and the first word on political moves across the state. Subscribe today.
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Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune is a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2009, it focuses on public policy, politics, and government. The Tribune operates as a digital-first newsroom with bureaus in Washington, D.C., the Texas-Mexico border, Dallas, and Houston. It is recognized for its commitment to civic engagement through investigative reporting, data-driven tools, and public events. The organization covers a range of topics, including public education, healthcare, immigration, energy, criminal justice, and environmental issues. It offers interactive databases, such as government salaries and political district maps, and hosts events like the annual Texas Tribune Festival. The Tribune also developed Armstrong, an open-source publishing platform for nonprofit newsrooms. Funded through memberships, sponsorships, and grants, the Texas Tribune prioritizes transparency, making all content freely accessible and available for republishing under Creative Commons.
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