Three Texas Democrats infected by Covid. The lawmakers were fully vaccinated.
Where: Washington, DC
The Facts
▪ Three Democrat lawmakers who left Texas to block new voting restrictions have tested positive for Covid-19 – They are quarantined.
▪ The Democrats left the state to deny the necessary quorum to pass a bill on new voting restrictions.
▪ The three Democrats who tested positive were fully vaccinated against the virus.
▪ Rep. Chris Turner, Texas House Democratic Caucus chairman, stated, “This is a sober reminder that COVID is still with us, and though vaccinations offer tremendous protection, we still must take necessary precautions.”
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