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Deconstructing the Session: What Happened Under the Dome?

During the 84th legislative session, state lawmakers had 140 days to pass a budget and other bills they thought were priorities for Texas. In this special collaboration with Texas Standard, we look at the big takeaways from the session.

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During the 84th legislative session, state lawmakers had 140 days to pass a budget and other bills they thought were priorities for Texas. In this special collaboration with Texas Standard, we look at the big takeaways from the session.

 

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State government 84th Legislative Session Dan Patrick Greg Abbott Texas House of Representatives Texas Legislature Texas Senate