Texas News A Texas GOP Voting Bill Is Likely Dead Due To The Democratic Walkout. So Are These Other Bills KWBU | By Texas Standard Published July 14, 2021 at 7:15 AM CDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:41 Eric Gay / AP Photo Empty seats are seen in the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Texas Democrats left the state to block sweeping new election laws, while Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatened them with arrest the moment they ret In addition to the controversial voting bill, the agenda includes bail reform, restrictions on transgender youth sports participation, and funding for the Legislature itself.