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Texas lawmakers might get a second life for dying bills
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Longview News-Journal
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Ramsey, R.
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05/25/2021
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2 doc(s)
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Special session potential topics
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State must fix school finance no matter how long it takes
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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03/14/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Texas House report condemns ‘bathroom bill’ as threat to state’s future
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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03/14/2018
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Business climate; Cook, Byron; House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Rinaldi, Matt; Straus, Joe, III
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Abbott endorses Sarah Davis' GOP challenger
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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11/14/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Cohen, Ellen; Davis, Sarah; Dokupil, Susanna; Endorsements; Texas House campaigns; Workman, Paul
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Special session was about party politics, not the public’s demand
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Blank, J.
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08/22/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Conservatives (Politics); Public opinion polls; Special sessions
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Focus shifts to ballot battles
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Dallas Morning News
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Grissom, B.
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08/18/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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Abbott blames Straus for all that the special session didn’t get done
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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08/17/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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Abbott takes aim at Straus
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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08/17/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
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With the special session finally over, Republican infighting heats up and Democrats are hopeful
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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08/17/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Blanco, César; Castro, Joaquin; Partisanship; Republican Party of Texas; Schaefer, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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House adjourns; tax reform still on table
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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08/16/2017
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11 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Dennis; Howard, Donna; Perry, Charles; Property taxes; Special sessions; Tax and expenditure limits
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Abbott signs bill limiting city annexation power
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Austin American Statesman
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Goldenstein, T.
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08/16/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Municipal annexation; Watson, Kirk
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House OKs Senate’s $563M plan for schools; Austin gets left out
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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08/16/2017
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12 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Huberty, Dan; School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Teacher retirement; Thompson, Senfronia
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Bathroom bill dead; fight will go on
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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08/16/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Kolkhorst, Lois; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron
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As a judge, Abbott blessed SOS ordinance, the epitome of local control
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Austin American Statesman
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Haurwitz, R.
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08/15/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Local ordinances; Save Our Springs ordinance
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School finance logjam eases, but outcome still uncertain
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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08/15/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Lawmaker defends bill to aid drivers who hit protesters
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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08/15/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Fallon, Pat; Giddings, Helen; Public demonstrations; Traffic safety; Virginia
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As special session deadline looms, lawmakers work late Saturday
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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08/13/2017
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6 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Abortion; Bonnen, Dennis; Creighton, Brandon; Garcia, Sylvia; Municipal annexation; Special sessions; Tax rollback elections; Zerwas, John
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SCORECARD: Where Gov. Abbott’s 20 special session priorities stand
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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08/13/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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House votes to limit property tax growth
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Dallas Morning News
|
Grissom, B.
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08/13/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Dennis; Property taxes; Shaheen, Matt; Tax rollback elections
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Why can’t Republicans govern?
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Dallas Morning News
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Williamson, K.
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08/13/2017
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3 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Parker, Annise; Partisanship; Patrick, Dan; Republicans; Straus, Joe, III
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In his special session, Abbott will fall short of 20, but how short?
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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08/11/2017
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5 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Cook, Byron; LGBTQ persons; Rinaldi, Matt; Straus, Joe, III; Villalba, Jason
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Bathroom bill all but dead; some other Abbott priorities on life support
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
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08/11/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Dennis; Cook, Byron; Gonzales, Larry; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron
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With bathroom bill all but dead, supporters scramble for alternatives
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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08/10/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Cook, Byron; Election fraud; King, Ken; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron; Tax and expenditure limits; Voting by mail
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Military buffer zone becomes source of confusion in annexation reform
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San Antonio Express News
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Morris, A.
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08/10/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Huberty, Dan; Military bases; Municipal annexation; Real estate development
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Chances appear dim for some of Gov. Abbott’s priorities as session nears end
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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08/09/2017
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6 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bernal, Diego; Cook, Byron; Huberty, Dan; LGBTQ persons; School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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At halfway mark, House Speaker Straus cites special session progress
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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08/03/2017
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5 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Bonnen, Dennis; Cook, Byron; Davis, Sarah; Goldman, Craig; Huberty, Dan; Larson, Lyle; Patrick, Dan; Schofield, Mike; Simmons, Ron; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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A threat to cities
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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08/02/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Municipal government
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House mulls maternal deaths after stunning reports
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Galveston Daily News
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Barnett, M.
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08/01/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Burkett, Cindy; Maternal mortality; Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, Texas; Thierry, Shawn; Vital statistics; Walle, Armando
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Where does Abbott’s agenda stand?
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Dallas Morning News
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Savage, J.
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07/30/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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Lawmakers focus on Texas’ high maternal death rate
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Mekelburg, M.
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07/30/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Blacks or African Americans; Burkett, Cindy; Kolkhorst, Lois; Maternal mortality; Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, Texas; Pregnancy; Rodríguez, José; Thierry, Shawn; Walle, Armando
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Senate clears most Abbott priorities, shifting attention to House
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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07/27/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Cellular telephones; Hall, Bob; Huffines, Don; Municipal annexation; Municipal government; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Trees; Zaffirini, Judith
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Texas Senate intensifies attack on cities over local control
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Houston Chronicle
|
Ward, M.
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07/27/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Campbell, Donna; Garcia, Sylvia; Hall, Bob; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Menéndez, José; Municipal annexation; Municipal government; Public demonstrations; Trees
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Senators dig into agenda
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/25/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Abortion; Bettencourt, Paul; Campbell, Donna; Hughes, Bryan; Kolkhorst, Lois; Property taxes; School vouchers; Seliger, Kel; Special sessions; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Senate panels OK controversial bills on annexation, tree-cutting
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Houston Chronicle
|
Ward, M.
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07/24/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Creighton, Brandon; Hall, Bob; Local ordinances; Municipal annexation; Schwertner, Charles; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Trees; Whitmire, John
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Legislature puts cities' tree rules on chopping block
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Victoria Advocate
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Priest, J.
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07/24/2017
|
3 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Hall, Bob; Local ordinances; Property rights; Trees; Workman, Paul
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Senate hopefuls could give Kel Seliger a run for his money
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Amarillo Globe-News
|
Stein, R.
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07/23/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Canon, Mike; Leal, Victor; Seliger, Kel; Texas Senate candidates
|
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What about our student debt crisis?
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Dallas Morning News
|
Giddings, H.
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07/21/2017
|
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Developmental education; Giddings, Helen; Student loans; White, James
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Senate stacks hearings through weekend
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Dallas Morning News
|
Savage, J.
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07/21/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Abortion; Election fraud; LGBTQ persons; Property taxes; School vouchers; Tax and expenditure limits
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Legislature braces for busy special session weekend
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Houston Chronicle
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Zelinski, A.
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07/21/2017
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3 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons
|
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Education items added to special legislative session agenda
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Longview News-Journal
|
Staff
|
07/21/2017
|
4 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; Burrows, Dustin; Guillen, Ryan; Huberty, Dan; King, Ken; Nevárez, Poncho; Patrick, Dan; Rural schools; School finance; Special session proclamations; Springer, Drew; Straus, Joe, III
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Senate puts pedal to metal with midnight vote, fast hearings
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Austin American Statesman
|
Lindell, C.
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07/20/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Gonzales, Larry; Hancock, Kelly; Kolkhorst, Lois; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Sunset review process; Tag Rule
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Patrick promises pizza and 20 bills passed
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Dallas Morning News
|
Garrett, R.
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07/20/2017
|
6 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Garcia, Sylvia; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Texas Senate advances bills keeping agencies operating
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
A.P. Wire
|
07/20/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Special sessions
|
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Patrick shifting special legislative session into high gear
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Houston Chronicle
|
Wallace, J.
|
07/20/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José; Special sessions; Taylor, Van
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Senate working at breakneck pace to pass special-session agenda
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
07/20/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Garcia, Sylvia; Patrick, Dan; Seliger, Kel; Special sessions; Tag Rule
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Senate approves must-pass legislation, opens floodgates for other bills
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
07/20/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Nelson, Jane; Patrick, Dan; Special session proclamations; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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Texas Senate gives initial approval to must-pass "sunset" bill
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Wichita Falls Record News
|
Mekelburg, M.
|
07/20/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Sunset review process; Tag Rule; Taylor, Van
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Waiving rules, Senate GOP moves fast on key bills
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Austin American Statesman
|
Lindell, C.
|
07/19/2017
|
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Hancock, Kelly; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions; Sunset review process; Tag Rule; Tinderholt, Tony; Zaffirini, Judith
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Rally at Capitol takes aim at Abbott, Patrick’s special session agenda
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Austin American Statesman
|
Linan, A.
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07/19/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Public demonstrations; Turner, Chris
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School finance reform should be top priority
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Austin American Statesman
|
Israel, C.
|
07/19/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Howard, Donna; Israel, Celia; School finance; Special sessions
|
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Dems want sanctuary issue ‘front and center’
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Dallas Morning News
|
Barrasso, J.
|
07/19/2017
|
3 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Economic impact; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
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Bills push crackdown on voter fraud
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Dallas Morning News
|
Jeffers Jr., G.
|
07/19/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Election fraud; Goldman, Craig; Hancock, Kelly; Johnson, Eric; Voting by mail
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House Democrats, business groups push for repeal of 'sanctuary cities' ban
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El Paso Times
|
Mekelburg, M.
|
07/19/2017
|
4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities
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Regulatory bill advances as special session kicks off
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weissert, W.
|
07/19/2017
|
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Davis, Wendy; LGBTQ persons; Politicians' voting records; Special sessions
|
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Proposed bill puts area trees in peril
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Houston Chronicle
|
Marshall, J.
|
07/19/2017
|
3 doc(s)
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Conroe, Texas; Local ordinances; Real estate development; The Woodlands, Texas; Trees
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Lawmakers unified in property tax reform
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Houston Chronicle
|
Marshall, J.
|
07/19/2017
|
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
|
Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Bettencourt, Paul; Creighton, Brandon; Keough, Mark J.; Metcalf, Will; Property taxes; Special sessions; Tax and expenditure limits
|
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Deeply divided Legislature opens special session
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Houston Chronicle
|
Wallace, J.
|
07/19/2017
|
3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Bettencourt, Paul; LGBTQ persons; Public demonstrations; Rodríguez, José; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions
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How Gov. Abbott's voucher plan hurts disabled kids
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Houston Chronicle
|
Tassin, K.
|
07/19/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Children with disabilities; Fort Bend Independent School District; Medicaid; School vouchers; Special education; State comparisons
|
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Expect school finance to be addressed during special session
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Houston Chronicle
|
Bailes, E.
|
07/19/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Bailes, Ernest; Special sessions
|
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Teacher pay bill avoids using local funds
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Longview News-Journal
|
Evans, G.
|
07/19/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Clardy, Travis; Teacher salaries
|
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A call for a civil tone this Texas Special Session
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McAllen Monitor
|
Editorial
|
07/19/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Comptroller of Public Accounts revenue estimates; Special sessions
|
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Gov. Abbott, please stop your attack on local control
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Midland Reporter Telegram
|
Editorial
|
07/19/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Municipal government
|
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Republicans run roughshod over Democrats as special session convenes
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
07/19/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
|
Bettencourt, Paul; Garcia, Sylvia; Menéndez, José; Public demonstrations; Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Taylor, Van; Tinderholt, Tony
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OK, governor, we will grade our lawmakers on safeguarding 'local control'
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Editorial
|
07/19/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Politicians' voting records
|
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Big government and the bathroom
|
Amarillo Globe-News
|
Editorial
|
07/18/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
LGBTQ persons; Public schools
|
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|
Ahead of special session, Abbott and Patrick cast a wary eye at Straus
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Lindell, C.
|
07/18/2017
|
3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Garcia, Sylvia; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Chris
|
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Special session: We asked where lawmakers stand. Here’s what they said.
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Austin American Statesman
|
Linan, A.
|
07/18/2017
|
3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Cook, Byron; Isaac, Jason; LGBTQ persons; Oliverson, Tom; School vouchers; VanDeaver, Gary
|
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Paxton: Tree ordinances may violate Texas Constitution
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Austin American Statesman
|
Lindell, C.
|
07/18/2017
|
4 doc(s)
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Attorney General opinions; Campbell, Donna; Hall, Bob; Local ordinances; Trees; Workman, Paul
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Overregulation makes Texas dream a California nightmare
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Austin American Statesman
|
Abbott, G.
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07/18/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Buckingham, Dawn; Burton, Konni; Municipal government; Property rights; Workman, Paul
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Hundreds of Texas teachers rally against special session issues
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Austin American Statesman
|
Chang, J.
|
07/18/2017
|
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
|
Public demonstrations; School vouchers; Teacher salaries; Teachers
|
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Special session tests the future of Texas
|
Beaumont Enterprise
|
Editorial
|
07/18/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Business climate; Special sessions
|
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Abbott draws up naughty and nice list
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Garrett, R.
|
07/18/2017
|
2 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Politicians' voting records; School finance; School vouchers; Teacher salaries
|
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A primer for the special session
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Savage, J.
|
07/18/2017
|
2 doc(s)
|
Special sessions
|
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Can CEOs stop the ‘bathroom bill’?
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Schnurman, M.
|
07/18/2017
|
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
|
Business climate; LGBTQ persons; Sex discrimination; State comparisons
|
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|
Texas’ noxious, trivial special session
|
El Paso Times
|
Editorial
|
07/18/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Special sessions; Tea Party movement
|
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‘Bathroom bill’ targeted by Texas business leaders
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Tinsley, A.
|
07/18/2017
|
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Business climate; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Economic impact; Hall, Bob; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron
|
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Abbott says he’ll call out lawmakers who oppose him at special session
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Smith, M.
|
07/18/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Politicians' voting records; School finance; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
|
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Constitutional carry: State rep pushes gun bill during special session
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Tinsley, A.
|
07/18/2017
|
5 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Constitutional carry; Gun control; Stickland, Jonathan
|
|
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Governor says local governments threatening the Texas brand
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Zelinski, A.
|
07/18/2017
|
5 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Business climate; IBM; LGBTQ persons; Municipal government; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III; Teachers; Trees
|
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Q&A: What you need to know about the Texas Legislature's special session
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Zelinski, A.
|
07/18/2017
|
3 doc(s)
|
Special sessions
|
|
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Abbott vows to publish daily list of lawmakers who oppose his priorities
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
07/18/2017
|
2 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; Larson, Lyle; LGBTQ persons; Politicians' voting records; Wu, Gene; Zerwas, John
|
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Waco leaders see special session as tug of war between state, cities
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Smith, J.
|
07/18/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Municipal government; Property taxes; Tax rollback elections; Waco, Texas
|
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|
Local control at risk in Texas Legislature’s special session
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Amarillo Globe-News
|
Stein, R.
|
07/17/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Abortion; Municipal government; Property taxes; Seliger, Kel; Smithee, John; Springer, Drew; Teacher salaries
|
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|
What’s special about the special session
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Silver, J.
|
07/17/2017
|
3 doc(s)
|
Special sessions
|
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Two Views: Session provides a golden opportunity for Texas House
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Mackowiak, M.
|
07/17/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Phillips, Larry; Simmons, Ron; Special sessions
|
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Two Views: Special session will known as ‘the summer the music died’
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Austin American Statesman
|
Smith, G.
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07/17/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Special sessions
|
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|
Get Texas teachers a raise
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Haynes, C.
|
07/17/2017
|
4 doc(s)
|
School employee salaries; Teacher salaries
|
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Divisions deepen among Texas leaders as special session nears
|
El Paso Times
|
Moritz, J.
|
07/17/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; LGBTQ persons; Maternal mortality; Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, Texas; Patrick, Dan; Pro-life position (Abortion); Simmons, Ron; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III; Watson, Kirk
|
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|
Special session will cost Texas taxpayers at least $34,580 a day
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Tinsley, A.
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07/17/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Birdwell, Brian; Burton, Konni; Collier, Nicole; Hancock, Kelly; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Nelson, Jane; Special session costs; Special sessions; Turner, Chris
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Texas ‘bathroom bill’ may shape 2018 Republican primary campaigns
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Weissert, W.
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07/17/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Cain, Briscoe; Cook, Byron; LGBTQ persons
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Texas tea party: the birth and evolution of a movement
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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07/17/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Burton, Konni; Tea Party movement
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Mayor Abbott
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/17/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Municipal government
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One-size-fits-all state property tax plan is flawed
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Houston Chronicle
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Emmett, E.
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07/17/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Harris County; Population growth; Property taxes
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School districts brace for looming spending fight with state lawmakers
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Houston Chronicle
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Carpenter, J.
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07/17/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Patrick, Dan; School budgets; Straus, Joe, III; Teacher salaries
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Business groups await showdown with Republicans on bathroom bills
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San Antonio Express News
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Fechter, J.
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07/17/2017
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Tourism
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Property tax reform in name only
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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07/17/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
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What to expect from special session
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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07/16/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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What to expect from the special legislative session ITEMS 1-10
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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07/16/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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What to expect from the special legislative session ITEMS 11-20
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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07/16/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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Teachers deserve applause — and a raise plan that has real funding
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Austin American Statesman
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Castillo, J.
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07/16/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Raymond, Richard Peña; Teacher salaries
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Trees, texts, taxes
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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07/16/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Burton, Konni; County government; Johnson, Eric; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Special session potential topics; West, Royce
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Legislature should work for Texans
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Turner, C.
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07/16/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Maternal mortality; School finance; Turner, Chris
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ET lawmakers: Local control key issues in special session
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Longview News-Journal
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Evans, G.
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07/16/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Clardy, Travis; Dean, Jay; Hughes, Bryan; Municipal government; Paddie, Chris
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Legislature needs to dedicate more funds to schools
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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Beauchamp, J.
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07/16/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Property taxes; School finance
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Curtain is rising on Act II in Austin
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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07/16/2017
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5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Bernal, Diego; Bettencourt, Paul; Campbell, Donna; Larson, Lyle; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Simmons, Ron; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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East Texas lawmakers discuss new strategies as they ready for special session
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Maynard, R.
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07/16/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Hughes, Bryan; Schaefer, Matt; Special sessions
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Bathroom bill is a waste of time and political capital
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Editorial
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07/16/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons
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Local education leaders worry about state priorities for special session
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Conlon, S.
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07/16/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Teacher salaries
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Dues-deduction legislation is attempt to silence voices of public employees
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Austin American Statesman
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Riddle, J.
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07/15/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Organized labor
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Leander’s plan for annexations spurs objections
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Austin American Statesman
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Osborn, C.
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07/15/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Leander, Texas; Municipal annexation
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Law librarians say they won’t be meeting in Texas anymore
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Austin American Statesman
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Silver, J.
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07/15/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Cook, Byron; Discrimination; Economic impact; LGBTQ persons
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Strongest together
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Dallas Morning News
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Wire Reports
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07/15/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Public restrooms; Simmons, Ron
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No annexation without representation
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Dallas Morning News
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Harrison, B.
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07/15/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Municipal annexation
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Special session could make or break us
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Galveston Daily News
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Senter, B.
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07/15/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Faircloth, Wayne; Property taxes; School finance; Special sessions; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Straus urges focus on schools, business
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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07/15/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Business climate; School finance; Special sessions; State comparisons; Straus, Joe, III
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Politics motivating Gov. Abbott’s priorities
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San Antonio Express News
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Chasnoff, B.
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07/15/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Rodriguez, Justin; Special sessions
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Lt. Gov. Patrick offers to boost teacher pay; teacher groups dubious
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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07/14/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; Bonuses; Patrick, Dan; School budgets; School finance; Straus, Joe, III; Teacher salaries
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Special session must fund any new education plans
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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07/14/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; School finance; Teacher salaries
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Rep. Ken King discusses politics vs. policy in Austin, and the looming special session
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Canadian Record
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Staff
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07/14/2017
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1 doc(s)
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King, Ken; Patrick, Dan; School finance; Seliger, Kel; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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IBM steps up fight
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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07/14/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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IBM; LGBTQ persons; Local ordinances; Sexual orientation discrimination; Simmons, Ron
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Patrick proposes boost in benefits for teachers
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Swaby, A.
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07/14/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Nelson, Jane; School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Teacher retirement; Teacher salaries
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Patrick, Straus war escalates ahead of special session
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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07/14/2017
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1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; School finance; Straus, Joe, III; Teacher salaries
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Austin tech industry gears up to fight the bathroom bill
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Austin American Statesman
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Rockwell, L.
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07/13/2017
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4 doc(s)
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High tech industry; LGBTQ persons
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Lawmakers plan to file teacher pay legislation in special session
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Austin American Statesman
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Sterling, E.
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07/13/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Clardy, Travis; Deshotel, Joe; Game wardens; Police officers; Raymond, Richard Peña; Teacher salaries
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Dear Lege: Just pass the ‘sunset’ bill, and we’ll be happy
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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07/13/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Medical Board, Texas; Sunset review process
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Texas educators
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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07/13/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Butt, Charles; H-E-B; School finance; Teacher retention; Teacher salaries
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Gov. Abbott to campaign Saturday in McAllen
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McAllen Monitor
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Ferman, M.
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07/13/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; McAllen, Texas; Rights of way; Telecommunications
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Abbott expected to announce re-election bid in San Antonio
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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07/13/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates
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Bexar GOP wants Straus replaced as speaker for lack of party fidelity
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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07/12/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Rinaldi, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Tinderholt, Tony
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Legislators warm up for Tuesday start of Texas special session
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Austin American Statesman
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Herman, K.
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07/12/2017
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7 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Greg; Lucio, Eddie, III; Minjarez, Ina; Schofield, Mike; Special sessions
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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for roll back of city cellphone ordinances
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Austin American Statesman
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Barrios, N.
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07/12/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Cellular telephones; Local ordinances; Traffic safety
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3 bills make session agenda
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Dallas Morning News
|
Dearman, E.
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07/12/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Abortion; Campbell, Donna; Capriglione, Giovanni; Creighton, Brandon; González, Mary; Schwertner, Charles; Smithee, John; Springer, Drew
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Rep. King to co-author legislation creating school finance commission
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Winter, L.
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07/12/2017
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4 doc(s)
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King, Phil; School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Gov. Abbott’s proclamation unleashes bill filings for special session
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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07/11/2017
|
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Darby, Drew; Hall, Bob; Howard, Donna; Raymond, Richard Peña; Simmons, Ron; Special session proclamations
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Proposed ban on local tree laws worries Galveston leaders
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Houston Chronicle
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Snyder, M.
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07/11/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Hurricane Ike; Local ordinances; Trees
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Abbott’s wish would make roads less safe
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San Antonio Express News
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Chasnoff, B.
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07/11/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Cellular telephones; Local ordinances; Traffic safety
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Say bye to 'Absent Abbott' as governor gets hands-on with special session politics
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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07/10/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Deshotel, Joe; Gubernatorial powers; Patrick, Dan; Raymond, Richard Peña; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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Special session disruptions include a honeymoon, countdown to first baby
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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07/10/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bernal, Diego; Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara; Menéndez, José; Minjarez, Ina; Patrick, Dan; Politicians' families; Rodriguez, Justin; Special sessions; Uresti, Carlos; Zaffirini, Judith
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Special session could wallop S.A. and Bexar
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San Antonio Express News
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Wolff, N.
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07/10/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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Central Texas pushing back against state, federal policies
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
|
07/09/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Adler, Steve; Climate change; County government; Municipal government; Tax rollback elections; Trees
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In Austin, the air smells of tacos and trees — and city-state conflict
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Austin American Statesman
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Somashekhar, S.
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07/09/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Attorney General opinions; Campbell, Donna; Local ordinances; Special sessions; Trees
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Texas Republicans’ voter fraud solutions are not to be trusted
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Johnson, E.
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07/09/2017
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1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
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Election fraud; Johnson, Eric
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Sunset and sine die
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Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
07/09/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Special sessions
|
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Governor serves up unfunded-mandate lesson
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Waco Tribune Herald
|
Editorial
|
07/09/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
|
Special sessions; State mandates; Teacher salaries
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Unfunded Mandates
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Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
07/07/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Special sessions; State mandates; Teacher salaries
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Many cities, counties against special session property tax proposal
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Austin American Statesman
|
Staff
|
07/06/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Dale, Tony; Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
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Governor applauds lawmakers’ intentions for special session
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Austin American Statesman
|
Sterling, E.
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07/06/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Special session potential topics
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Proposed Texas annexation reform bill draws many city opponents
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Austin American Statesman
|
Parker, M.
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07/06/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Municipal annexation
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Lawmakers may take ax to tree ordinances
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
|
07/05/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Local ordinances; Trees
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Annexation reform has city opponents
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Austin American Statesman
|
Parker, M.
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07/05/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Municipal annexation; Schwertner, Charles
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Cities could use a declaration of independence from state
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Houston Chronicle
|
Falkenberg, L.
|
07/05/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Burton, Konni; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
|
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Lake Houston area state representatives discuss legislation at Kingwood luncheon
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Houston Chronicle
|
Feuk, M.
|
07/05/2017
|
5 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Creighton, Brandon; Huberty, Dan; Investment of public funds; Israel; Ports; School finance
|
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Legislation Would Target Union Dues Collection
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Houston Chronicle
|
Staff
|
07/05/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Organized labor
|
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A slice of Capitol happenings
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Nichols, R.
|
07/05/2017
|
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
|
Gubernatorial vetoes; Livestock; Nichols, Robert
|
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Aid program's end highlights need for true school finance reform
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Longview News-Journal
|
Editorial
|
07/05/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; School finance
|
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Texas House speaker didn’t want suicide over ‘bathroom bill’
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Weber, P.
|
07/04/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Straus, Joe, III
|
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East Texas school districts face budget crunches
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Longview News-Journal
|
Shamburger, M.
|
07/04/2017
|
3 doc(s)
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Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; Carthage Independent School District; Hallsville Independent School District; School budgets; West Rusk Independent School District
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Tax plan may not benefit Texans
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San Antonio Express News
|
Wallace, J.
|
07/04/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits
|
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Group pushes plastic bag ban
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San Antonio Express News
|
Davila, V.
|
07/04/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Local ordinances; San Antonio City Council; Solid waste disposal
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New chair of ethics: ‘I’m there to follow the law’
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San Antonio Express News
|
Drew, J.
|
07/04/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Ethics Commission, Texas; Government ethics; Wolens, Steve
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Holiday timing isn’t everything
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fechter, J.
|
07/04/2017
|
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Holidays; Hotels and motels; LGBTQ persons; San Antonio, Texas; Tourism
|
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Texas leads nation in maternal mortality
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Austin American Statesman
|
Selby, W.
|
07/03/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Maternal mortality; Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, Texas; Political fact-checking; Thierry, Shawn
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Abbott calls for teacher pay raise
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Dallas Morning News
|
Ayala, E.
|
07/03/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Teacher salaries
|
|
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Meddling from Austin
|
Dallas Morning News
|
Editorial
|
07/03/2017
|
3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Villalba, Jason
|
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Little relief expected from property tax reforms
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Houston Chronicle
|
Wallace, J.
|
07/03/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
|
Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits
|
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Abbott remains vague in his support of 'bathroom bill'
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Abilene Reporter-News
|
Moritz, J.
|
07/02/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Abbott, Greg; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan
|
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Optimism higher on tax proposal
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
07/02/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
|
Bettencourt, Paul; Bohac, Dwayne; Bonnen, Dennis; Property taxes; Raymond, Richard Peña; Rodriguez, Justin; Straus, Joe, III; Tax and expenditure limits; Turner, Chris; Zerwas, John
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|
Teacher pay about politics, not education
|
San Antonio Express News
|
Editorial
|
07/02/2017
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
Special sessions; State mandates; Teacher salaries
|
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Session: Area leaders have fear of losing local control
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
|
Harper, F.
|
07/02/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Municipal annexation; Municipal government; Special sessions; Trees; Tyler, Texas
|
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|
Superintendent's column
|
Victoria Advocate
|
Jaklich, R.
|
07/02/2017
|
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
|
School finance; Special sessions; Victoria Independent School District
|
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|
Governor, Legislature should let Austinites control city agenda
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Austin American Statesman
|
Goodwin, V.
|
07/01/2017
|
3 doc(s)
|
Local ordinances; Trees; Workman, Paul
|
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Texas trees
|
Houston Chronicle
|
Editorial
|
07/01/2017
|
2 doc(s)
|
Local ordinances; Trees
|
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|
An 'almost was' session for Abilene's superintendents
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Abilene Reporter-News
|
Chipp, T.
|
06/30/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
|
Bullying; Huberty, Dan; School finance; School ratings; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
|
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|
End of state program hits school budgets
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Chang, J.
|
06/30/2017
|
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
|
Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; Patrick, Dan; School budgets; School finance
|
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|
Chamber set for Round 2 in Austin
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Staff
|
06/30/2017
|
4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
|
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; High-speed rail; School finance; Texas Enterprise Fund
|
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|
Conservative group seeks to promote Straus challenger ahead of special session
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San Antonio Express News
|
Fikac, P.
|
06/30/2017
|
7 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Bonnen, Dennis; Conservative Republicans of Texas; Craddick, Tom; Rodriguez, Justin; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Woodfill, Jared
|
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West Texas lawmakers look to special session to save funding for rural schools
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
|
Dotray, M.
|
06/29/2017
|
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
|
Darby, Drew; King, Ken; Perry, Charles; Rural schools; School finance; Special sessions; Springer, Drew
|
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|
PBPA hosts Legislative Wrap-up
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Midland Reporter Telegram
|
McEwen, M.
|
06/29/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
85th Legislature; Landgraf, Brooks; Seliger, Kel
|
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|
Despite funding uncertainty, area trustees to give raises
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Engelland, S.
|
06/28/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; Northwest Independent School District; School budgets; Teacher salaries
|
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Bonnen bill on end-of-life treatment gets second life
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Galveston Daily News
|
Ferguson, J.
|
06/28/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
|
Bonnen, Greg; End of life issues; Perry, Charles; Raymond, Richard Peña
|
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Springer to lead House charge in abortion funding bill
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Wichita Falls Record News
|
Ingle, J.
|
06/28/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
|
Abortion; Planned Parenthood; School finance; Springer, Drew
|
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Estes, Villalba to work on controlling local government spending cap
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Wichita Falls Record News
|
Ingle, J.
|
06/28/2017
|
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
|
Estes, Craig; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Villalba, Jason
|
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Bill would halt funds to abortion providers
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Dallas Morning News
|
Mekelburg, M.
|
06/27/2017
|
2 doc(s)
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Abortion; Campbell, Donna; Capriglione, Giovanni; Schwertner, Charles; Springer, Drew
|
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Despite unknowns, Arlington school budget includes raises for all
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Jinkins, S.
|
06/27/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Arlington Independent School District; School budgets
|
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|
The 85th Texas Legislature, Act II
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Smith, G.
|
06/26/2017
|
1 doc(s)
|
Special sessions
|
|
|
Conservatives could reach milestone in reform efforts
|
Austin American Statesman
|
Mackowiak, M.
|
06/26/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Property taxes; Simmons, Ron; Special sessions; Tax and expenditure limits
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Local school districts can't rely on Austin
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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06/25/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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School finance
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Tarrant lawmakers tapped to lead charge against mail-in voter fraud in Texas
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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06/25/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Bush, George P.; Election fraud; Goldman, Craig; Hancock, Kelly; Land Commissioner campaigns and elections; Veasey, Marc; Voting by mail
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Plastic bag bans
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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06/25/2017
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1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
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Local ordinances; Solid waste disposal
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House Speaker Joe Straus not falling in line with Abbott, Patrick
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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06/25/2017
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6 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Anchía, Rafael; Bernal, Diego; Nirenberg, Ron; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special sessions; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Zerwas, John
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Bad ideas make a legislative comeback
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San Antonio Express News
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Beeson, A.
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06/25/2017
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7 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Special sessions
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Focus on business, not bathroom bill
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Editorial
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06/25/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bond ratings; LGBTQ persons
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What’s really going on with that teacher pay raise
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San Antonio Express News
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Padilla, G.
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06/24/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Teacher salaries
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Texas Panhandle school districts plead with state for funding
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Stein, R.
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06/23/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; Amarillo Independent School District; Bushland Independent School District; Huberty, Dan; King, Ken; Miami Independent School District; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; School finance; School vouchers; Seliger, Kel
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Texas not alone in its efforts to limit local control
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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06/23/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Seliger, Kel; Turner, Sylvester
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Speaker Straus hoping for a shot at school finance in special session
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Longview News-Journal
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McNeely, D.
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06/23/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Property taxes; School finance; Straus, Joe, III
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Texas House, unlike Abbott, is not afraid of Patrick
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San Antonio Express News
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Fischer, T.
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06/23/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Patrick, Dan
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We can protect trees and property rights at the same time
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Editorial
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06/23/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Local ordinances; Trees
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Local tree ordinances could be cut in Texas
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Austin American Statesman
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Sevilla, A.
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06/22/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Local ordinances; Trees
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Lawmaker to file 2 bathroom bills
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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06/22/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Local ordinances; Public restrooms; Simmons, Ron; Veterans
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Gov. Abbott eyes repeal of local tree ordinances
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Austin American Statesman
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Findell, E.
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06/21/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Local ordinances; Trees
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Tree laws not worth time in special session
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Editorial
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06/21/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Local ordinances; Trees
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Huberty speaks on legislative session at BizCom meeting
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Houston Chronicle
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Kesbeh, D.
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06/21/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Huberty, Dan
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ORN council opposes centralized state government legislation
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Houston Chronicle
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Schafler, K.
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06/21/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Municipal annexation; Municipal government; Tax and expenditure limits
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Straus spot on about needless bills
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
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06/21/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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County budget anticipates property tax reform
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San Antonio Express News
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Rahman, F.
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06/21/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bexar County; County budgets; Property taxes
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Bathroom bill stains business reputation
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Dallas Morning News
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Schnurman, M.
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06/20/2017
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Public restrooms
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Former council member taking fight over razed trees to court
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Dallas Morning News
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Leszcynski, R.
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06/20/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Real estate development; Trees
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Abbott shouldn't target cities with 'hands-free' ordinances
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Longview News-Journal
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Editorial
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06/20/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Cellular telephones; Craddick, Tom; Local ordinances; Traffic safety
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School choice interests may clash
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Dallas Morning News
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Ayala, E.
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06/19/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Charter schools; School choice; School vouchers; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Texas joins growing ranks of states resorting to special sessions
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Houston Chronicle
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Wallace, J.
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06/19/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Special sessions; State comparisons
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Education commissioner: Marlin ISD closure unlikely
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Conlon, S.
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06/19/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Academically unacceptable schools; Educational test scores; Marlin Independent School District; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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Abbott’s agenda isn’t bashing Austin; it’s protecting liberty
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Austin American Statesman
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Workman, P.
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06/18/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Austin City Council; Local ordinances; Special sessions; Workman, Paul
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Texas DPS won’t review Memorial Day House scuffle that included gun threats
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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06/18/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Blanco, César; Disputes between officials; Electronic security; Nevárez, Poncho; Public Safety, Texas Department of; Rinaldi, Matt; Romero, Ramon, Jr.
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Local control needs to stay local, even with special session
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Greene, R.
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06/18/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Dennis; Municipal government; Special sessions
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Area lawmakers ready for special session
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Longview News-Journal
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Evans, G.
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06/18/2017
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5 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Clardy, Travis; Dean, Jay; Hefner, Cole; Hughes, Bryan; Paddie, Chris; Special sessions
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Abbott wants action on issue in special session Tree protection rules facing ax
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San Antonio Express News
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Gibbons, B.
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06/18/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Kolkhorst, Lois; Local ordinances; Special sessions; Trees
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‘Bathroom bill’ is just one item on special session list
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Editorial
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06/16/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Special sessions
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Foreshadowing fight, Straus rejects bathroom bill, school choice
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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06/15/2017
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1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; School finance; School vouchers; Straus, Joe, III
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A city-limiting special session looms
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Austin American Statesman
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Rice, R.
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06/15/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; Municipal government
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Governor demands action, calls lawmakers back to Austin
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Austin American Statesman
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Sterling, E.
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06/15/2017
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5 doc(s)
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Air quality; Special sessions
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School finance tied to property tax reform, Straus says
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Dallas Morning News
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Barragan, J.
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06/15/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Property taxes; School finance; Straus, Joe, III
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Straus wants to add school financing to special session
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Houston Chronicle
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Zelinski, A.
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06/15/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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School finance; Special session potential topics; Straus, Joe, III
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Riffing on Reagan, Straus speaks his mind on special session agenda
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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06/15/2017
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1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; School boards; School finance; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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Gov. Abbott’s special session is political posturing
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Austin American Statesman
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Israel, C.
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06/14/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Israel, Celia; Special session potential topics
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Maternal Mortality Crisis
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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06/14/2017
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Maternal mortality; Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, Texas
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Gov. Greg Abbott's special session agenda: 'If we're going to be here, they're going to get some other things done'
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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06/14/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Clements, Bill; Special session proclamations; White, Mark
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MCAD wants 17 percent budget boost
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Houston Chronicle
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Dominguez, C.
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06/14/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Appraisal districts; County budgets; Montgomery County
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West Texas school districts brace for funding loss
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Gaitan, M.
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06/14/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; School finance
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85th Legislative Overview Op-Ed: Rio Grande Valley
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Hinojosa, J.
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06/13/2017
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3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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85th Legislature; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; University finance; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
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Abbott’s cellphone law uniformity call really about who gets to decide
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Austin American Statesman
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Wear, B.
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06/12/2017
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Cellular telephones; Craddick, Tom; Local ordinances; Rinaldi, Matt; Traffic safety; Zaffirini, Judith
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Calling Texas special session is 'assault' on local governance
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McAllen Monitor
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Editorial
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06/12/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Special sessions
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Out from Capitol shadows, Gov. Abbott looms large with special session
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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06/11/2017
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6 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
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When lawmakers are called back to Austin, it generally involves failure
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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06/11/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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School groups wary of Abbott’s revival of vouchers, ban on payroll deductions and talk of teacher raises
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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06/11/2017
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5 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Organized labor; School vouchers; Special sessions; Teacher salaries
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Abbott bogs down special session with do-overs on legislative losses
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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06/11/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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On Forest Lane, butchered trees offer 'horrific' peek at Texas' future if Abbott gets his way
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Dallas Morning News
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Wilonsky, R.
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06/11/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Local ordinances; Property rights; Real estate development; Trees
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Texas governor Abbott is retaking control — by giving lawmakers plenty of busy work
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Kennedy, B.
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06/11/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions
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City leaders uneasy over some special session items
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Dotray, M.
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06/11/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Special sessions
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Nothing so special about this special session
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San Antonio Express News
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Editorial
|
06/11/2017
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4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Campbell, Donna; LGBTQ persons; Menéndez, José; Municipal annexation; Special sessions
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Abbott’s target on individuality of cities is anti-Texan
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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06/10/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Special sessions
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GOP senator seeks AG opinion on tree ordinances
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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06/10/2017
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3 doc(s)
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Attorney General opinions; Campbell, Donna; Local ordinances; Trees
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Gov. Abbott's special session could be the priciest in a decade
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Dallas Morning News
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Grissom, B.
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06/10/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Legislators' salaries and benefits; Special session costs
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Legislators soon to be back in the saddle again
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Editorial
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06/09/2017
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6 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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What Gov. Greg Abbott has said — or not said — about special session items
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Duehren, A.
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06/09/2017
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6 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Special sessions
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Texas City, La Marque residents should lobby for funding
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Galveston Daily News
|
Editorial
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06/09/2017
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2 doc(s)
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Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction; Texas City Independent School District
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Special session will serve Abbott well
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San Antonio Express News
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Brodesky, J.
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06/09/2017
|
1 doc(s)
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Special sessions
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How could Abbott’s 'war against cities' special session affect Austin?
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Austin American Statesman
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Findell, E.
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06/08/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Special sessions
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Teacher groups, school advocates bracing for Abbott’s special session
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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06/08/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Austin Independent School District; Robin Hood; School finance; Special sessions; Teacher salaries
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A governor taking back the spotlight
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ramsey, R.
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06/08/2017
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6 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial powers; Special session proclamations; Special session timing
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Special session conflicts with legislative conferences
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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06/08/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Conferences; Geren, Charlie; Special session timing
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Back to Austin
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
|
06/08/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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LGBTQ persons; Special sessions
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Mayor put politics ahead of policy
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San Antonio Express News
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Chasnoff, B.
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06/08/2017
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Mayoral campaigns and elections; San Antonio City Council; Sanctuary cities; Taylor, Ivy
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Abbott’s list: Too much to do, too little time
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
|
Editorial
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06/07/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Special session proclamations
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In 2003, Texas Democrats ran away to Oklahoma to stop a bill. But don’t get any ideas
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Kennedy, B.
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06/07/2017
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1 doc(s)
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Ardmore, Oklahoma; Burnam, Lon; Congressional redistricting; Craddick, Tom; Dunnam, Jim; House quorum; Laney, James E. 'Pete'; Turner, Chris; Walle, Armando
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