Texas Senate tentatively passes bill to prevent payroll deductions for union dues for state employees

Dallas Morning News: AUSTIN — The Texas Senate gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a bill that would prevent state workers from using payroll deductions for their union or labor organization dues.

The 20-11 vote, along party lines, sets the stage for a final vote Thursday that would send the bill to the House.

More than 50 teachers and other state workers spoke in the Capitol last month against Sen. Joan Huffman's Senate Bill 13.

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