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Analysis: For Hints To Next Year’s Fights At The Texas Capitol, Watch The Investment Advisors

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 6, 2018 · The political debates of this election year will foreshadow some of the issues you'll see when the Texas Legislature meets next year, but some of the best clues — sports gambling is one example — come from the financial advisors to public sector investors.

Tags financial advisors investment advisors sports gambling Texas Capitol

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Supreme Court Ruling Is A Big Win For Sports Gamblers — Unless You’re In Texas

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 15, 2018 · Experts say there’s still a long way to go before legalized sports betting in the Lone Star State is a reality, but could the High Court’s decision have other implications here?

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Democrats Defend Walkout, Call For National Voter Protections At Congressional Hearing On Texas GOP Voting Bill

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 29, 2021 · Texas Republicans pushed back forcefully, denying Democratic claims that the state election bill would suppress voting and discriminate against minority voters.

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Texas House Speaker Offers Democrats Free Plane Ride Home To Return To State

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 16, 2021 · The plane will be on standby at Dulles International Airport, and Dade Phelan’s team said his political campaign, not taxpayers, will pay for the flight.

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Texas GOP’s Controversial Voting Bills Advance In Special Session

David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio (TPR)

Posted on July 12, 2021 · After an all night hearing over the weekend, lawmakers advanced a controversial package of voting restrictions. It’s the second push on the measures — Democrats had walked out before a previous vote.

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How To Connect With Your Texas Lawmakers During The Pandemic

Anna Canizales, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 26, 2021 · While COVID-19 guidelines will vary between lawmakers’ offices, communication between legislators and the public will largely consist of phone and video calls or small, in-person meetings by appointment.

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