Podcasts News Politics Texas Tribune Brief Another special session to pass a GOP voting bill started without a quorum. This time it's unclear if Democrats will stay away.

Another special session to pass a GOP voting bill started without a quorum. This time it's unclear if Democrats will stay away.

Published: Aug. 9, 2021, 10 a.m.

Both chambers convened at noon Saturday for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. The first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.