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Emotions high as local rep leaves state over voting bill
By Sahar Chmais
State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) took her toddler and left Texas during the special session, as part of the more than 50 legislators who made the move to block the passage of bills that would add restrictions on voting.
Zwiener and fellow legislators plan to stay out of Texas until the special session ends.
During the legislators’ stay, they have sought the guidance of U.S. senators and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Zwiener said the limitations added through Senate Bill 1 ...