Today
was the start of the second special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature.
And
it started with this:
Talking
Points Memo reports that at least 5,000
people were at the south steps of the Capitol building attending the rally.
According to Texas Tribune editor Emily Ramshaw, the protest was so loud that
she could hear it at the 14th floor of the Texas Tribune building blocks away
in downtown Austin.
Protest at the Capitol so loud I can hear it clear as day from 14th floor of @TexasTribune building blocks away. #txlege
— Emily Ramshaw (@eramshaw) July 1, 2013
For
now there is a calm as both chambers have gabbled in, but immediately adjourned
in part due to the upcoming July 4th Holiday.
However,
the controversial
abortion bill (HB
2), authored by Rep. Jodie
"Rape kits = abortion" Laubenberg (R, HD-89), has been referred
to the House State Affairs Committee. The hearing
is slated to be held at 3:30 PM (CT) in room E2.030 on Tuesday 2 July 2013. The
chair is Rep. Byron Cook (R, HD-8) and will allow testimony to go on until
midnight.
Gee...
I hope it doesn't become repetitive for him.
The
Senate has also filed similar anti-choice bills: SB
1 was filed by Senator Glenn Hegar (R, SD-18) and SB
9 was filed by Senator
Dan "no, not from ESPN" Patrick (R, SD-7).
Governor
Perry is going to great lengths to ensure that this anti-choice omnibus bill is
passed. He has ordered increased
security presence at the Capitol Building. Today's rally had mounted police
officers and there are reports that the
capitol is shutting off power outlets, turning the WiFi down, and ordering
people to turn off their cell phones before entering the gallery.
This
special session is gearing up to be a fight for Texas.
It
is SO on!
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