The outcome is slightly uncertain because Republicans, who hold a 53-47 majority, face united Democratic opposition and the defection of at least two of their members. If the Senate approves the bill,

The Senate on Monday morning began a "vote-a-rama" on proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's megabill for his second term priorities.It comes after a rare weekend session for senators, which included a dramatic 51-49 procedural vote on Saturday night to advance the massive tax and immigration bill and a forced reading of the 940-page bill by Democrats.

The U.S. Senate has yet to pass the legislation and tee up a final vote in the House, but before the news breaks in Washington, D.C., Texans may want to understand the impacts coming close to home.