State senators pass so-called ‘bathroom bill’ in overnight session

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 16-hour session at the Texas State Capitol wrapped up just before 2 a.m. Wednesday with state senators passing more than 10 bills. Two big ones include Senate Bill 4 (not the original SB4 that dealt with sanctuary cities) which is referred to as the abortion related bill and the controversial so-called “bathroom bill.” Both bills passed by a vote of 21-10.
After an eight-hour debate Senate Republicans passed the bathroom bill which requires a transgender