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TribCast: Looking ahead to the 2021 legislative session

In this week's TribCast, Matthew talks to Cassi and Patrick about a heated state Senate special election and the 2021 legislative session.

By Matthew Watkins and Michael Rey de LeonDec. 23, 2020, 5:01 p.m. CentralUpdated Dec. 23, 2020, 5:01 p.m. Central

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TribCast: Looking ahead to the 2021 legislative session

by Matthew Watkins and Michael Rey de Leon, The Texas Tribune
December 23, 2020

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TribCast: Looking ahead to the 2021 legislative session

Matthew Watkins and Michael Rey de Leon, The Texas Tribune
December 23, 2020

In this week's TribCast, Matthew talks to Cassi and Patrick about a heated state Senate special election and the 2021 legislative session.

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Matthew WatkinsEditor in Chief

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Matthew Watkins began serving as editor in chief of the Tribune in September 2024. Matthew is a Texas native, born in Houston and raised in Austin. He attended public schools and graduated from Texas A&M... More by Matthew Watkins

Michael Rey de LeonAudiovisual Studio Engineer

mreydeleon@texastribune.org

Michael Rey de Leon served as technical director and audiovisual engineer for Studio 919, as well as providing on-location support for The Texas Tribune’s remote event series. Michael Rey joined the... More by Michael Rey de Leon

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