Authored by nearly half of the Texas Senate, a proposed constitutional amendment would require legislative approval for extending disaster declarations.
Some bills approach gendered wording head-on. Others propose small, marginal edits to make the law gender-neutral.
The amendment would let lawmakers decide to meet for a special session to address a disaster instead of depending on the governor's orders.
Here's a breakdown of the partisan leanings of each of Texas' 31 state senate districts — from red to blue.
When the clock struck midnight yesterday, many bills automatically perished in the House. The rush to stave off the deadline took down several more.
