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Lawmakers hear hours of testimony on bathroom bill (video)

Who can use what bathroom dominated the talk at the Texas Capitol this week.

by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn

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In the Texas Political Roundup: Who can use what bathroom dominated the talk at the Texas Capitol this week. Lawmakers also heard testimony on a House bill that would change how hospitals dispose of fetal remains. And Ted Cruz says House Republicans’ replacement for Obamacare won’t pass the Senate chamber without significant changes.

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Alana Rocha

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