During the 84th legislative session, Texas lawmakers contemplated a consolidation of the state’s health agencies and reforming end-of-life care. Learn about these issues and more with our Texas Legislative Guide.
84th Legislative Session
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State Government
Abbott Tries Wooing General Electric to Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott is making good on his promise to pick up where his predecessor left off, using Texas’ new tax-relief package to pitch the state’s business climate to Connecticut-based General Electric.
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State Government
Deconstructing the Session: Winners and Losers
Who might be considered winners after the 84th legislative session? Who might want a do-over? Listen to our discussion in a special episode of Texas Standard.
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State Government
Deconstructing the Session: A Look at the Leaders
As the Legislature took up the budget and other important issues, the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Joe Straus were put to the test multiple times. Listen to our discussion of the three leaders in a special episode of Texas Standard.
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State Government
Deconstructing the Session: Gun Issues Triggered Heavy Debate
During the 84th legislative session, lawmakers passed open carry and campus carry legislation — but not before some passionate debate. Listen to our discussion about the issues in a special episode of Texas Standard.
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Energy
Deconstructing the Session: Victories for Oil and Gas Industry
It was a good legislative session for oil and gas companies and other Texas industries. A new bill makes it easier for companies to get environmental permits, and another bill targeted local efforts to regulate drilling. Listen to our discussion of these issues in a special episode of Texas Standard.
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Politics
Deconstructing the Session: Memorable Moments
Members of the 84th Legislature rode off into the sunset on June 1 leaving plenty of memorable moments in their trails. Listen to our recap of some of those moments as part of a special episode of Texas Standard.
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Energy
Water Conservation, Contract Bidding Bills Fall Victim to Abbott’s Veto
Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed two more pieces of legislation in the wake of the 84th legislative session.
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Catch Up on Transportation Issues From the Session
While lawmakers reached an agreement to boost transportation funding during the 84th legislative session, other issues stalled. See what happened on all transportation issues from this session using our Texas Legislative Guide.
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Politics
Video: Straus on Dark Money, Lawmaker Disclosure
At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, enumerated what the Legislature did — and could have done — on ethics this session.