
What's in the restrictive voting bills being pushed by Texas GOP lawmakers?
CNN
Texas Democrats' dramatic trip to Washington, DC, this week stemmed from uniform opposition to two voting bills being pushed by state GOP lawmakers: Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 3.
Even as some controversial provisions in earlier legislation have been dropped, either bill would still bring a raft of new voting restrictions to the Lone Star State. Here's what you need to know:
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