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Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: June 13 to June 17, 2011

Want a quick recap of some of the happenings this week in the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly video rundown of the action under the dome.

By Justin DehnJune 18, 2011, 5:12 p.m. CentralUpdated June 18, 2011, 5:12 p.m. Central

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Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: June 13 to June 17, 2011

by Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
June 18, 2011

<h1>Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: June 13 to June 17, 2011</h1>
<p class="byline">by Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune <br />June 18, 2011</p>
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<p>Your recap of some of the highlights this week in the Texas Legislature.</p>
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Video: The Week in Texas Politics Recap: June 13 to June 17, 2011

Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
June 18, 2011

Your recap of some of the highlights this week in the Texas Legislature.

Texas Tribune donors or members may be quoted or mentioned in our stories, or may be the subject of them. For a complete list of contributors, click here.

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