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Dan Patrick and the Backlash Over His Social Media Post (Video)

In the Roundup: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick learns the dangers of pre-scheduling social media posts, a 2015 border security priority for the governor still awaits funding and the Texas Democratic Party prepares to gather for its convention.

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In the Roundup: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick learns the dangers of pre-scheduling social media posts, a 2015 border security priority for the governor still awaits funding and the Texas Democratic Party prepares to gather for its convention.

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