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Daily Legislative Clipping Service for May 20, 2019 Select another date

The Legislative Reference Library produces a Daily Newspaper Clipping Service for members of the Legislative community. Each morning, Library staff members select and compile articles of interest to the legislature from over 30 national and regional newspapers.

Headline Newspaper Columnist Date Related Links
The Right Move Houston Chronicle  Editorial 05/20/19 1 TX bill
The war on poverty in Texas will be won in public education, and the Legislature must do its part Dallas Morning News  Britt, G. 05/20/19 2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
In addressing opioid crisis, Texas lawmakers shy away from controversial bills Austin American Statesman  Huber, M. 05/20/19 3 TX bill(s)
Austin largely greets Ilhan Omar with unity, ‘Southern hospitality’ Austin American Statesman  Tilove, J. 05/20/19  
Billions are at stake as Trump’s diversion of border resources puts the squeeze on business Dallas Morning News  Corchado, A. 05/20/19  
Disputed voter overhaul bill dies Houston Chronicle  Wallace, J. 05/20/19 1 TX bill
Special ed gets funds, gestures of support Houston Chronicle  Zelinski, A. 05/20/19  
Church’s new building begins ‘to feel like home’ after message San Antonio Express News  Foster, R. 05/20/19  
Senate approves fix to ‘revenge porn’ law Austin American Statesman  Lindell, C. 05/20/19 1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Amid opioid crisis, Texas becomes first state where life-saving drug is sold online Dallas Morning News  Sarder, S. 05/20/19  
Abbott is wrong on teacher pay in 3rd year Houston Chronicle  Morris, A. 05/20/19  
Legislature may boost billboard height cap to 60 feet Houston Chronicle  Begley, D. 05/20/19  
UH System developing TB policy after two cases this academic year Houston Chronicle  Britto, B. 05/20/19  
New Church Building Dedicated in Texas Town Where 26 Were Killed New York Times  Montgomery, D. 05/20/19  

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