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Why Aren’t State Legislators Paid A Living Wage?

Jen Rice

Posted on July 21, 2017 · Some states have a full time legislature, while others pay their lawmakers almost nothing. In Texas, we’re somewhere in between.

Tags 2017 Legislative session 85th Legislature constitution lawmakers living wage

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls Special Legislative Session For July 18

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 6, 2017 · Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday called a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 18.

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Here’s A Preview Of Education Issues Texas Lawmakers Could Tackle This Session

Stella Chavez, KERA

Posted on January 4, 2017 · The 2017 Legislative session kicks off next week. Among the many topics sure to spark debate is education.

Tags 2017 Legislative session education issues school finance reform texas

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The 2021 Supreme Court Cases Shape Voting Rights And Free Speech

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on June 24, 2021 · The highest court on the land made decisions voting laws, warrantless searches, and swearing students in its most recent sessions.

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How Halting The Keystone XL Pipeline Could Affect Houston (Jan. 22, 2021)

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Posted on January 22, 2021 · On Friday's show: How Pres. Biden's pipeline decision could affect Houston, taking stock of the major natural disasters in 2020, and what you'd add to the Constitution.

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How Flood Projects Can Do More Than Just Prevent Floods (Jan. 14, 2021)

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Posted on January 14, 2021 · On Thursday's show: What Houston-area representatives said during the impeachment proceedings, the secondary benefits of flood control projects, and what the new legislative session might mean for the oil and gas industry.

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How The Constitution Gets Tested In Times Of Crisis, Like A Pandemic

Brenda Valdivia / Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 10, 2020 · Law professor Charles "Rocky" Rhodes explains how a crisis like the coronavirus outbreak affects our Constitutional rights.

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