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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Alejandra Martinez

DARK SECRETS: House republicans refuse to pass ceremonial resolution honoring cecile richards | Rare Historical Photos

Flanked by House Republicans, state Rep. Nate Schatzline, R-Fort Worth, speaks against a memorial resolution honoring Cecile Richards in the Texas House on April 17, 2025.
Flanked by House Republicans, state Rep. Nate Schatzline, R-Fort Worth, speaks against a memorial resolution honoring Cecile Richards in the Texas House on April 17, 2025. (Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune)

A routine gesture of remembrance devolved into an ugly brawl on the Texas House floor Thursday, as hardline Republicans successfully blocked a memorial resolution honoring Cecile Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood and a Texas native. Richards died earlier this year.

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