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State capitol among lawmakers' summer travel destinations (video)

Members of the Texas Legislature have six weeks to prepare to tackle an ambitious agenda in a special session that begins July 18.

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In the Texas Political Roundup: A special session is now a part of state lawmakers’ summer plans. Members of the Texas Legislature have six weeks to prepare to tackle an ambitious agenda in a special session that begins July 18.

Plus, the state's new “sanctuary cities” ban is both a target of legal action and the reason a big group is canceling its convention plans in Grapevine.

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