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On July 13th, Texas Democrats left their state to prevent the passage of a Republican-backed election reform bill, which would impose more restrictions on mail-in voting and allow partisan poll watchers more freedom. Their absence halted the legislative process. Meanwhile, consumer prices in June rose by 5.4%, marking the highest increase since August 2008, raising concerns about inflation as the economy recovers from the pandemic.

What action did Texas Democrats take during the special legislative session?

What are the implications of the Republican-backed bill mentioned in the text?

How did Governor Greg Abbott respond to the departure of the Texas Democrats?

What was the percentage increase in consumer prices reported in June?

What concerns are raised regarding inflation and its impact on US consumers?