House debate on CSHB 1 (committee substitute for HB 1) came to a temporary end at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. They will reconvene on Sunday at 4 p.m. Any political nerds or information junkies can listen to the archived video of the session by going online to http://www.house.state.tx.us/
There are over 400 pages of amendments to complete. You can see the text of these amendments on the Texas Tribue website -- http://www.texastribune.org/. Many of the amendments on Friday dealt with moving money from one fund to another. Many of those were moving money from family planning to other human service areas. The Democrats found this frustrating as both area considered were of great need and value but they were being forced to choose. Many felt this was a political maneuver--raiding family planning (which is interpreted as "abortion" to many) to give to other area. All the while many were also complaining of too many abortions. It was pointed out that taking away family planning money would lead to more unplanned pregnancies and to potential for more abortions. All amendments passed which took money from family planning.
You can also follow the debate when it begins again on Sunday through twitter.com. The hashtag for this discussion is #txlege. Use that to search for what is being said as the debate moves along.
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