AUSTIN — The Texas bathroom bill is dead — for now.
In an unexpected move late Tuesday, the Texas House wrapped up its business a day ahead of the official end of the 30-day special session, killing any hopes the legislation could be revived in the 11th hour. This marks the second time the so-called "bathroom bill" failed to pass this year; similar proposals to restrict transgender bathroom use died during the regular session that ended in June.
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