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Lt. Gov. Patrick Boycotts Nike, And Thief Steals Front Doors: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of The Week’s News

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 7, 2018 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Posted on June 7, 2023 · Patrick said he had always intended to sign the measure but pulled it aside in response to the House playing “games” at the end of the regular session.

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Teachers union reacts to new HISD leadership (June 2, 2023)

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Special session maneuvering: political roundup for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Posted on May 31, 2023 · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?

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Abbott backs Phelan’s property tax cut plan, spurring ire from Patrick

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Posted on May 31, 2023 · The House passed a bill without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s preferred increase to homestead exemptions — then abruptly adjourned for the special session. That basically tells the Senate to take the House bill Gov. Greg Abbott backs or leave it.

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