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Texas Senate Approves Billion-Dollar Package To Assist With Harvey Recovery, Guard Against Future Storms

Posted on March 20, 2019 · The upper chamber cast three, 31-0 votes on Wednesday to approve disaster recovery and preparedness legislation that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick named a top priority.

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Senate Committee Says Time Is Up For Studies, Calls For Action In Flood Prevention

Posted on October 16, 2017 · State and federal officials talked flood prevention, action, and money.

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Texas Senate Committee On State Affairs Hears “Sanctuary City” Testimony

Posted on February 2, 2017 · State lawmakers discuss prohibiting local law enforcement agencies from refusing to cooperate with federal immigration detainers. But committee democrats question whether the bill will deter the public from cooperating with police.