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Texas prefiling bills crosses 700 mark | Many focus on voting, marijuana and COVID-19

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Rep. Dennis Bonnen unanimously elected speaker of the Texas House

Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) was unanimously elected Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives on the first day of the 86th Legislative Session.
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Senate gavels in without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, elects Watson to Pro Tem

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick missing from opening day of the 86th Texas Legislature, after White House calls him to meeting about border security.
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School finance on agenda as lawmakers tackle issues affecting Texas Latinos

Sen. José Menéndez and Rep. Rafael Anchia talked about the issues affecting Texas Latinos at the 2019 Texas legislative session.
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Six senators sworn in on first day of 2019 Texas legislative session in Austin

The new Texas senate members include, Pete Flores (R), Angela Paxton (R), Beverly Powell (D), Nathan Johnson (D), Carol Alvarado(D) and Pat Fallon (R). Dan Patrick is returning as lieutenant governor, who serves as the President of the Senate.
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Texans march in Austin to support criminal justice reform on first day of legislative session

The march began at Austin City Hall and ended at the Texas State Capitol building.