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TribCast: The Texas Legislature is off and running

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the fight over Democrats chairing committees in the Texas House and other highlights of the first week of the legislative session.

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Dade Phelan begins his second term as Speaker of the House on the opening day of the 88th legislature on Jan 10, 2023.
Dade Phelan begins his second term as speaker of the House on the opening day of the 88th Legislature on Tuesday. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

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In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Patrick about the fight over Democrats chairing committees in the Texas House and other highlights of the first week of the legislative session.

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