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#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas Senate (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 18-4. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. The bill was firsts passed in the TX House on March 15, 1918 by a vote of 84-34. Governor William P. Hobby signed the bill … Continue reading "TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries"