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Roundup: Death Penalty, End-of-Life Care, Shark Fins

In the Roundup: State lawmakers kept busy this week advancing a slew of items in both chambers – including a measure on the trade of shark fins. And they considered several controversial bills in committees.

by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn

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In the Texas Political Roundup: State lawmakers kept busy this week advancing a slew of items in both chambers – including a measure on the trade of shark fins. And they considered several controversial bills in committees.

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Alana Rocha’s staff photo

Alana Rocha

Director of News Partnerships

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