March 25, 2019      5:18 PM

Update: After morning boycott by Democrats, Chair Leach presses ahead with Born Alive Protection Act hearing

Bitter partisan fight breaks out ahead of this week’s budget debate, Leach apologizes on behalf of the entire House for the delay

Four female Democrats clashed with a Republican committee chairman today when they boycotted a hearing on a bill they said hurts reproductive rights. The four members and the absence of a Republican denied a quorum in the Judiciary and Juvenile Justice Committee as Chairman Jeff Leach, R-Plano, tried to get to work this morning. After lunch, Leach was able to move ahead after suspending the 5 day posting rule in the House.

An additional member, General Investigating Chairman Morgan Meyer, R-Highland Park, was unable to make the meeting because of a delayed flight.

By Andrew Turner and James Russell

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