Texas Legislature 2019

Tribcast: A snoozer Texas legislative session and blowing up the kumbaya

In this edition of the TribCast, Alexa talks to Ross, Matthew and Patrick about a legislative session that’s putting some folks to sleep, lawmakers’ report card for Gov. Greg Abbott and what could blow up the kumbaya session in its final days.

by Alexa Ura and Michael Rey de Leon

State Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, smiles at a colleague as her baby plays on the Texas House floor.
State Rep. Erin Zwiener, D-Driftwood, smiles at a colleague as her baby plays on the Texas House floor.  Juan Figueroa/The Texas Tribune

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In this edition of the TribCast, Alexa talks to Ross, Matthew and Patrick about a legislative session that’s putting some folks to sleep, lawmakers’ report card for Gov. Greg Abbott and what could blow up the kumbaya session in its final days.

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