200 bills headed to oblivion in Democratic slowdown

[TexasTowelie]

Rarely is so much effort spent to achieve so little.

Texas House Democrats, hoping to sink legislation banning gay marriage and other bills they opposed, missed few opportunities Thursday to unleash delaying tactics designed to minimize progress during a 15-hour floor session.

Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/200-bills-headed-to-oblivion-in-democratic-slowdow/nmGy4/ (subscription required)

[TexasTowelie]

1. More coverage from the Texas Tribune:

http://www.texastribune.org/2015/05/14/deadline-looming-democrats-drag-their-feet/

[Gothmog]

2. Chubbing will kill a number of bills including one to give free birth certificates for EIC

[flamin lib]

3. Will it kill the open carry bill and

the mandatory gun show bill?