In response to nationwide protests against police brutality last year, the Texas House on Thursday passed a bill to raise criminal penalties and require jail time for people who obstruct a roadway if it prevents the passage of an emergency vehicle or blocks a hospital entrance. After tentative approval Wednesday, the House finally passed House Bill 9 on a 90-55 vote. It …
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May 7, 2021