Texas Governor: No Pay After Dem Walkout

House Democrats staged a walkout to block a voting rights bill, preventing Republicans from voting on it. Governor Greg Abbott responded by threatening to veto the legislative branch's budget, arguing that those who abandon their duties shouldn't be paid. Democrats defended their actions as a duty to their constituents, aiming to prevent harmful impacts. Abbott plans to call a special legislative session to pass the bill, which is expected to succeed due to Republican control.

What impact do critics say the voting rights bill would have on certain groups of people?

What is expected to happen in the special legislative session called by Governor Abbott?