Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed four criminal justice and public safety bills, bringing to eight the total number of vetoes he has issued in the aftermath of the 84th legislative session.
84th Legislative Session
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Catch Up on Budget & Tax Issues From This Session
By the end of the 84th legislative session, state lawmakers reached many compromises on the 2016-17 budget and tax cuts. See what lawmakers decided — and how they got there — with our Texas Legislative Guide.
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State Government
Roundup: Tax Cuts, Denton Fracking, The Donald and Jeb!
In this week’s Roundup: Billions in tax cuts are officially on the books, the city of Denton repeals its fracking ban and the field of 2016 Republican presidential hopefuls grows ever larger.
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Higher Education
Law Allows More College Credits for High Schoolers
High school Advanced Placement students should be able to earn more college credits under a bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott this month, a change that will save students and universities millions of dollars.
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Politics
Video: Grieder and Ratcliffe on Social Conservatives
At our 6/18 conversation, Erica Grieder and R.G. Ratcliffe of Texas Monthly rebutted the charge that the magazine’s Ten Worst list targets social conservatives.
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Politics
Video: Grieder on Jonathan Stickland
At our 6/18 conversation, Erica Grieder of Texas Monthly discussed the conundrum of what to do with state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, who landed on the magazine’s list of the ten worst legislators.
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State Government
Video: Grieder and Ratcliffe on Jane Nelson
At our 6/18 conversation, Erica Grieder and R.G. Ratcliffe of Texas Monthly explained why they named state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, the chair of the Senate Finance Committee, one of the 84th session’s ten worst legislators.
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Health care
Livestream: Health Care and the 84th Legislature
We’re livestreaming our discussion on health care and the 84th Legislature with state Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin; state Rep. Susan King, R-Abilene; and state Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville.
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Video: A Conversation About the Best & Worst Legislators
Full video of our 6/18 conversation with Erica Grieder and R.G. Ratcliffe, the lead authors of Texas Monthly’s biennial list of the best and worst legislators.
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Catch Up on What Happened With Social Issues This Session
Legislation related to abortion and gay marriage led to some contentious debates during the 84th legislative session. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see what lawmakers decided on social issues this session.
