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TribCast: Dan Patrick takes on Disney in latest fight over Texas classrooms

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Brian and James about Dan Patrick’s push for a Texas version of the Florida law governing the discussion of sexuality in schools and Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest action on the border.

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In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Brian and James about Dan Patrick's push for a Texas version of the Florida law governing the discussion of sexuality in schools and Gov. Greg Abbott's latest action on the border.

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