Opinion

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Cornyn said the change should be made to advance the so-called SAVE America Act, legislation pushed by President Trump that would require a birth certificate or passport to register to vote.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of supporters who placed their trust in me during this election and in the previous years. Your support, encouragement, and hard work mean more than words can express. Every vote, conversation, and show of confidence reminds me why I am proud to stand with the people of Falls County.

The Texas house of representatives passed the Primary Election Bill on Mar. 16, 1918, and ten days later Gov. William P. Hobby made it official in a special signing ceremony at the state capitol. At long last the women of Texas got the vote.