It’s hard to imagine a female Legislature devolving into a parking lot rumble like the one that embarrassed Texas nationally this week. The ruckus in the House punctuated what many lawmakers have called a notably ugly session.
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Even before House scuffle, Rinaldi’s seat was a high 2018 target for Democrats
State Rep. Matt Rinaldi, who drew national attention as part of an incident on the Texas House floor in which he said he reported protesters to ICE, represents one of 10 Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year.
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The Texas Legislature just ended its session. Here’s what to expect next.
How do special sessions work? When does the governor start vetoing bills? Is Texas headed to court? Now that Texas lawmakers have officially ended the 85th legislative session, you’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
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The most memorable moments of the 85th Texas Legislature
Oh, you weren’t watching all 140 days of the Texas legislative session? We’ve got you covered — with the best floor fights, the most dramatic moments, the most emotional speeches and, of course, a bill about “masturbatory emissions.”
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Jokes, tears and even fights: The highs and lows of the 85th Texas Legislature
Here’s a roundup of some of the most memorable moments from the 85th legislative session, along with details on what happened with some of the bills mentioned.
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Uncertainty, deep tension mark the end of the 85th regular session
The 85th legislative session came to a close Monday amid uncertainty over whether Gov. Greg Abbott would call lawmakers back for overtime. Tensions ran high up until the session’s end.
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Republican lawmaker: I called immigration authorities on Capitol protesters
On the last day of the regular session of the Texas Legislature, hundreds protested at the Capitol — and Republican state Rep. Matt Rinaldi called ICE on them. He also nearly came to blows with Democratic colleagues.
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Analysis: The Texas Legislature blows its deadline
The state’s top leaders couldn’t close a session-ending deal over the final weekend, giving advocates of bathroom and property tax legislation — if the governor allows it — another chance.
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Uber, Lyft return to Austin as Texas Gov. Abbott signs ride-hailing measure into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a measure to regulate ride-hailing companies, establishing a statewide framework to regulate businesses such as Uber and Lyft.
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Abbott promises special session announcement “later this week”
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday promised to make an announcement “later this week” on whether he will call a special session.
