The Texas House and Senate have passed a sweeping election law after months of Democratic opposition that included a nearly six-week quorum break.
The House passed the bill 80-41 about a week after the Democrats ended their 38-day walkout. Lawmakers debated the controversial bill for more than 12 hours Thursday before giving it final passage Friday.
The Texas Senate acted Tuesday to pass the bill in a party-line vote, 18-4.
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