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Abbott expected to promote vouchers and other highlights of his 2025 agenda in Sunday speech

By James Barragán

After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session. Full Story 

Gov. Greg Abbott delivers an address while welcoming state Senators during the opening of the Texas legislative session in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune

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