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Texas Legislature 2021

The Texas Legislature convenes for its 2021 session Tuesday. Here are 5 things to watch.

Much about the session — including how it will be conducted during a pandemic — remains uncertain.

House floor on April 11, 2019.

Safety protocols

Big-ticket items

A new speaker

GOP family fights

Senate rules

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