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Texas Senate passes ethics reform and “sanctuary” cities bills (video)

Two of Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency items are already moving swiftly through the Texas Capitol.

By Justin DehnFeb. 10, 2017, 12:01 a.m. CentralUpdated Feb. 10, 2017, 12:01 a.m. Central

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Texas Senate passes ethics reform and “sanctuary” cities bills (video)

by Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
February 10, 2017

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<p>This week in the Roundup: Two of Gov.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.texastribune.org/directory/greg-abbott/">Greg Abbott</a>'s emergency items are already moving swiftly through the Texas Capitol.&nbsp;</p>
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Texas Senate passes ethics reform and “sanctuary” cities bills (video)

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February 10, 2017

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