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TribCast: Texas inaugurations and big ideas for education

On this week’s TribCast, Ross talks to Alex, Aliyya and Patrick about the inaugurations of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick, proposed state budgets with big money for schools and the first Texan to enter the 2020 presidential race.

by Ross Ramsey and Michael Rey de Leon

Gov. Greg Abbott approaches the podium to be sworn in to his second term as governor of Texas on Jan. 15, 2019. Behind him is his daughter Audrey and wife Cecilia. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (left) and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen right) are applauding.
TribCast 011619 Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

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On this week’s TribCast, Ross talks to Alex, Aliyya and Patrick about the inaugurations of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick, proposed state budgets with big money for schools and the first Texan to enter the 2020 presidential race.

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