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TribCast: Is a special session of the Texas Legislature inevitable?

In this week’s episode, we discuss the long odds facing the school choice bill and the possibility of Gov. Greg Abbott calling lawmakers back for a special session.

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People walk into the House gallery at the Capitol in Austin on April 6. Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the long odds facing school choice legislation and the possibility of Gov. Greg Abbott calling lawmakers back for a special session.

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