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Roundup: Guns, Border Security Among First Floor Debates

In the Roundup: With lawmakers now more than two months into the legislative session, they are not wasting any time passing bills. The Senate has passed an open carry bill and a campus carry bill, while the House endorsed a border security measure.

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In the Texas Political Roundup: With lawmakers more than two months into the legislative session, they are not wasting any time passing bills beyond those on Gov. Greg Abbott’s list of emergency items. The Senate has passed an open carry bill and a campus carry bill, while the House endorsed a border security measure.

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