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Roundup: Budget, Gun Bills Crowd Abbott's Desk

In the Roundup: With the budget passed, lawmakers shifted their attention in the final weekend of the 84th Legislature to guns – sending bills to Gov. Greg Abbott that change how and where you can carry a handgun.

by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn

Credit: Chris Daemmrich

In the Texas Political Roundup: With the budget passed that includes a $3.8 billion tax cut, lawmakers shifted their attention in the final weekend of the 84th Legislature to guns – sending bills to Gov. Greg Abbott that change how and where you can carry a handgun.

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Alana Rocha

Director of News Partnerships

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