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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: theking on July 23, 2021, 11:01:53 PM

Title: Forget the Dem Reps running away to DC, the TX Senate & House has a bigger issue
Post by: theking on July 23, 2021, 11:01:53 PM

..to deal with now  ;D:

Texas lawmakers file bill to block UT-Austin from leaving Big 12 for SEC

The move is largely symbolic as the legislative session has been ground to a halt by the quorum-busting Democrats who fled Texas 11 days ago. Even if the Democrats returned, Abbott would have to add the item to his special session agenda for it to have a chance at passing.
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Title: Re: Forget the Dem Reps running away to DC, the TX Senate & House has a bigger issue
Post by: theking on July 29, 2021, 07:54:11 PM

Texas still can't change conference without the Texas house and senate legislature's approval?  ???:

Big 12 reportedly plans to make leaving ‘as difficult as possible’ for Texas, Oklahoma

Big 12 reportedly plans to make leaving 'as difficult as possible' for Texas, Oklahoma. ... Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports reported the Big 12 plans to make the departure of Oklahoma and Texas for the Southeastern Conferences “as difficult as possible” by invoking the “'disinterested directors' clause in its bylaws.”
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