A two-thirds vote on the floor of the Texas Senate is required for any bill to be considered due to the use of a
A) blocking bill.
B) discharge petition.
C) super quorum.
D) friendly filibuster.

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A blocking bill, also known as a blocker bill or bricker bill, is a bill that is placed on the Senate calendar ahead of another bill with the intention of blocking or delaying consideration of the second bill. In Texas, a two-thirds vote is required to suspend the rules and bring a bill up for consideration if a blocking bill has been filed. Therefore, a two-thirds vote is required for any bill to be considered in the Texas Senate due to the use of a blocking bill.

A Two-Thirds Vote on the Floor of the Texas Senate