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TribCast: Will Dan Patrick force a special session of the Texas Legislature?

In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Patrick and James about the politics and the policy surrounding the lieutenant governor's push to reconvene the Legislature in June.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks to reporters at a press conference from the State Capitol on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks to reporters at a press conference from the state Capitol. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

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In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Patrick and James about the politics and the policy surrounding Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's push to reconvene the Legislature in June.

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