The state Legislature is diverse in some ways and homogenous in others. Here’s a look at Texas’ 83rd class of lawmakers, from their employment and higher education to their age, gender and demographics.
83rd Legislative Session
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CPRIT Foundation Releases List of Donors
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Foundation — a nonprofit that supplements the salaries of the leaders at the state’s beleaguered $3 billion cancer research agency — released a full list of its donors on Thursday.
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83rd Texas Legislative Session on Opening Day: A Time Lapse Video
Time lapse video of the opening day of the 83rd Legislature on Tuesday, as the Capitol welcomed legislators, their families, staff, lobbyists and hundreds of other Texans.
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State Government
Dewhurst: Set Money Aside for School Lawsuits
In a wide-ranging interview, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst talked about the state budget, education, immigration, water, transportation, and his hopes and plans for the legislative session that began this week.
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State Government
Bill Would Ban “Double-Dipping” by Politicians
State Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, says he’s found the perfect way for elected officials to put their money where there mouths are when it comes to exercising fiscal restraint: ban “double-dipping” by politicians.
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Inside the 83rd Session: The Seating Charts
Use these seating charts to locate where the 150 members of the House and the 31 members of the Texas Senate sit in their respective chambers.
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Session’s First Day Long on Pomp, but Leaders Also Address Priorities
Texas legislators started their 83rd session with leaders who want to focus on water, infrastructure, budget transparency, education — and, perhaps, some tax relief.
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Slideshow: The 83rd Texas Legislature Gets Underway
Pomp and circumstance filled the pink dome for the start of the 83rd Texas legislative session on Tuesday, and the Tribune cameras were there to capture the scenes.
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State Government
Video: Simpson Withdraws From Speaker’s Race
Saying he wasn’t certain of victory and didn’t want to put other members at risk by forcing a vote, Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, withdrew from the race for House speaker on Tuesday. Watch his full comments from the House floor.
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Storify: The First Day of the 83rd Legislative Session
Legislators, journalists and others shared thousands of tweets and photos on Tuesday, the first day of the 83rd legislative session. Check out this selection of what they shared.