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Originally Posted by Superturtle
 They actually introduced legislation in Texas to try and stop this.
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Not to stop it, but to look like they are supporting their constituents and alma maters. Political maneuvering is all. Just listened to an interview with Dusty Burrows where he basically said as much,
They know this legislation is going nowhere…
- Texas Leg is in special session, which means only bills approved by the Governor can reach the floor…
- Gov. Abbott is a UT alumni and has already made it quite clear he won’t interfere…
- Even if it reaches the floor, Texas Dems are still out of state and nothing can pass…
- And regardless, UT and OU combined have enough alumni in the Texas leg to block it