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Throughout August 2013, The Texas Tribune featured 31 ways Texans’ lives would change come Sept. 1, the date many bills passed by the Legislature — including the budget — took effect.
Under House Bill 5, students entering high school this fall will take 10 fewer state exams than their classmates two years ahead of them. This story is part of our month-long 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
