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TribCast: The Start of the 84th Legislative Session

Reeve, Evan, Emily and Ross discuss the first day of session, the results of the speaker's race, the tactics of some open carry advocates, the biennial revenue estimate, and what happens when lawmakers mention Hitler on Twitter.

By Reeve HamiltonJan. 14, 2015, 3:53 p.m. CentralUpdated Jan. 14, 2015, 3:53 p.m. Central

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TribCast: The Start of the 84th Legislative Session

by Reeve Hamilton, The Texas Tribune
January 14, 2015

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Reeve Hamilton, The Texas Tribune
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Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer.... More by Reeve Hamilton

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