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Storify: Inauguration Day for Abbott, Patrick

There was music, dancing and (literally) tons of barbecue at Tuesday's inauguration celebration. Use this Storify page to see what folks shared on social media and follow the Tribune's on-the-ground reporting.

by Jim Malewitz and Alexa Ura

After more than a decade with Rick Perry and David Dewhurst at the helm, Texas on Tuesday welcomed – with music, dancing and (literally) tons of barbecue – Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. 

Here's a selection of what journalists, state officials and others shared on social media, along with the Tribune's on-the-ground reporting from the inauguration celebration.  

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