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Texas Legislature 2019

Border lawmaker makes another push to put eight-liners on local ballots

Rep. Richard Raymond has introduced bills to get rid of the gambling machines for years. This time, he's trying a different approach.

A slot machine is seen at the airport of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., August 26, 2018. Picture taken August 26, 2018.

Texas Legislature 2019

The 86th Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. From the state budget to health care to education policy — and the politics behind it all — we focus on what Texans need to know about the biennial legislative session.

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