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What to expect as Texas lawmakers return to Austin for special session
The Texas Legislature's special session starts Monday. Can lawmakers get everything done before it expires in 30 days?
First called special session begins; legislators take up redistricting, THC, flooding
The special session is underway with disaster recovery, THC regulations and redistricting among the items on Texas Gov.
Redistricting, floods and marijuana: What to watch as TX lawmakers meet in Austin
“Regulating THC for 21+ in TX is a backdoor way to legalize recreational marijuana,” he said in a Monday social media post.
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The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here's what we're watching.
When Texas state lawmakers convene Monday for a special legislative session, they will already be strapped for time.Members ...
Texas lawmakers meet to debate disaster management as fingers are pointed over floods
Kerr County, where 135 people lost their lives on July 4, had no alert system in place, as taxpayers had refused to fund it. Lawmakers are examining an overhaul of natural disaster management during a ...
Texas' special session starts Monday. Here are the major issues, from a THC ban to flood relief
Gov. Greg Abbott named nearly 20 issues to the special session agenda, including flood relief, hemp THC restrictions and redistricting.
Trump hits the gas as approval rating slides
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