The Crazy 88th

This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the status of the 88th session of the Texas Legislature. Topics include the role of the “Big 3” (Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Phelan), the most controversial bills, and the bills most likely to see traction, among others.

TOPICS

Overview of legislative session

Context for the 88^th

Relationship between the "Big 3"

Grading the players: Rs and Ds

Big issues

What to expect through May

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