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Democrats have walked out of the Texan House of Representatives, blocking a bill on voting that has been criticised as racially discriminatory.

The Republican-led bill, which was passed in the state Senate, introduces sweeping restrictions on ways for voters to cast their ballots.

Democrats walked out an hour before the midnight deadline for approval, bringing the vote to a standstill.

It is now likely the bill will be reintroduced later in the year.

Republican Governor Greg Abbott said he would