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Lawmakers are long gone from the statehouse, but their decisions have consequences that will be seen throughout the next two years. The Tribune's Thanh Tan spent the month of August explaining 31 ways Texans' lives are going to change.

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Lawmakers are long gone from the statehouse, but their decisions have consequences that will be seen throughout the next two years. The Texas Tribune's Thanh Tan spent the month of August explaining 31 ways Texans' lives are going to change. Here's a glimpse at what you can expect when hundreds of new laws — and budget cuts — take effect.

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