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.
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It’s full steam ahead at the state Capitol
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Austin American Statesman
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Israel, C.
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02/20/19
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4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Anti-BDS laws do not impede free speech
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Houston Chronicle
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Machol, R.
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02/20/19
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Texas schools don't need water slides
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Houston Chronicle
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Matthews, S.
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04/13/18
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1 doc(s)
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UT has no authority to revoke a degree, judge rules
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Austin American Statesman
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Haurwitz, R.
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02/20/19
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4 doc(s)
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Texas settles Medicaid fraud case for $236 million
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Austin American Statesman
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Sechler, B.
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02/20/19
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3 doc(s)
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Want to build a home in the country? A new Texas law may block your access to water
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dickson, G.
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02/20/19
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1 doc(s)
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Will I-35W congestion finally be fixed? Fort Worth mayor has news for North Texas drivers
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ranker, L.
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02/20/19
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Gangs, lack of guards spark riot for 6 days at Texas juvenile prison
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Houston Chronicle
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Blakinger, K.
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02/20/19
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1 doc(s)
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Athletics program a goal at A&M-S.A.
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San Antonio Express News
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Torralva, K.
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02/20/19
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2 TX bill(s)
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Ill wind is blowing for S.A. sick leave
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San Antonio Express News
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Morris, A.
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02/20/19
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2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
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Voter targeted in state investigation testifies she ‘felt like a criminal’
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Austin American Statesman
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Lindell, C.
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02/20/19
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3 doc(s)
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Steve Munisteri tells Williamson GOP to buck up and ‘crush’ the Democrats
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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02/20/19
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Texas Freedom Caucus priorities include permitless carry of guns
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Austin American Statesman
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Silver, J.
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02/20/19
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James Turman
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Austin American Statesman
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Staff
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02/20/19
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Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton defends bill that would hand husband's agency new powers
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Dallas Morning News
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McGaughy, L.
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02/20/19
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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'Enamored' by new Texas House speaker, Freedom Caucus vows to stick to conservative values
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Dallas Morning News
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Barragan, J.
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02/20/19
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Companies to pay $236M after Texas says they approved taxpayer funding for unnecessary braces
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Dallas Morning News
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Sarder, S.
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02/20/19
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3 doc(s)
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Supreme Court rules out death penalty for Texas inmate
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Lozano, J.
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02/20/19
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5 doc(s)
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Paxton’s wife defends bill empowering him
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Houston Chronicle
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Zelinski, A.
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02/20/19
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Justices side with disabled death row killer
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Houston Chronicle
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Blakinger, K.
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02/20/19
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5 doc(s)
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Texas to receive $236M in record settlement
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Houston Chronicle
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Dexheimer, E.
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02/20/19
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4 doc(s)
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Property tax bill forwarded to full senate
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Houston Chronicle
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Kent, R.
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02/20/19
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2 TX bill(s)
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Construction of Houston-Dallas high-speed rail may begin in late 2019
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Houston Chronicle
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Cruz, M.
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02/20/19
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2 doc(s)
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TIRZ updates Northpark, marina projects
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Houston Chronicle
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Le, N.
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02/20/19
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1 doc(s)
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After Amazon debacle, use those tax breaks wisely
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Houston Chronicle
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Tomlinson, C.
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02/20/19
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2 doc(s)
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Memorial students advocate for better mental health services
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Houston Chronicle
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Maness, T.
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02/20/19
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1 doc(s)
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State defends voter list warning
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San Antonio Express News
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Contreras, G.
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02/20/19
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3 doc(s)
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Republicans Leading New Charge to End the Death Penalty
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Wall Street Journal
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Frosch, D.
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02/20/19
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Let us gather at the Texas cesspool
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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02/19/19
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State should reform cash-bail system
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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02/18/19
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Panhandle Days means the future is now
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Amarillo Globe-News
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Editorial
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02/17/19
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Texas Teachers deserve help on health insurance
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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02/17/19
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3 TX bill(s)
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Here's why it's important that David Whitley not be Texas' chief elections officer
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Editorial
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02/17/19
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Craft breweries should have option of to-go sales
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Beaumont Enterprise
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Editorial
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02/15/19
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2 TX bill(s)
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Remedy needed for surprise medical bills
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Lubbock Avalanche Journal
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Editorial
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02/15/19
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5 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bad judgment shown by more state politicians than secretary of state
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Editorial
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02/15/19
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1 doc(s)
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Here’s your property tax cut, maybe. Heads up — it’s expensive.
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Longview News-Journal
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Ramsey, R.
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02/19/19
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Panel continues work on state budget
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Lufkin Daily News
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Nichols, R.
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02/18/19
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Trump's MAGA rally at border was insult to El Paso
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El Paso Times
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Blanco, C.
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02/17/19
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Property-tax fight exposes state’s own hypocrisy
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Whitaker, B.
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02/17/19
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4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Lawmakers getting down to business
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Lufkin Daily News
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Ashby, T.
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02/17/19
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It takes more than three high officials to make Texas laws
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Victoria Advocate
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Ramsey, R.
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02/16/19
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3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Anyone believe local property taxes in Texas should rise faster?
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Longview News-Journal
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Troxclair, E.
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02/16/19
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Cities object to state property tax reform draft
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Galveston Daily News
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Heath, K.
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02/19/19
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2 TX bill(s)
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Hundreds still await Harvey assistance answers
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Galveston Daily News
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Ferguson, J.
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02/19/19
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1 doc(s)
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Texas oil and natural gas industry paid more than $14 billion in taxes, royalties in 2018
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Victoria Advocate
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Staff
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02/19/19
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Tiguas lose legal rounds in battle with state of Texas over gaming at Speaking Rock
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El Paso Times
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Martinez, A.
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02/18/19
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Morales: Midland can’t lose any more revenue
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Midland Reporter Telegram
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Doreen, S.
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02/18/19
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2 TX bill(s)
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Blanco to speak at Texas Border Coalition’s Winter Meeting
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Rio Grande Guardian
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Taylor, S.
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02/18/19
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1 TX bill
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Austin lawmaker thinks it's the taco's turn to be Texas' official food
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Corpus Christi Caller Times
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Moritz, J.
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02/17/19
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Rep. Matt Schaefer drafting bills on vehicle inspections, plumber licensing
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Mansfield, E.
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02/17/19
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Fallon backs 'tax swap' plan to cut property taxes
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Choate, T.
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02/17/19
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3 TX bill(s)
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MSU Texas to offer 21 dual credit courses in fall for high school students
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Wichita Falls Record News
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Kowalick, C.
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02/17/19
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1 doc(s)
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Trump national emergency: El Paso leaders say order 'dangerous,' vow legal fight
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El Paso Times
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Gonzalez, M.
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02/16/19
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Rebuild Texas offers $1.1M to Victoria County
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Victoria Advocate
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Garcia, L.
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02/16/19
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Texas A&M President Young: 'Shocking content' discovered in past yearbooks
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Bryan Eagle
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Staff
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02/15/19
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Tyler Junior College survey: Time for name change
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Longview News-Journal
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McCoy, C.
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02/15/19
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Clardy's Sam's Law put into action by Capitol staff member to help woman having seizure
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Longview News-Journal
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Evans, G.
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02/15/19
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