The Texas Legislature reconvened in Austin this week. Lawmakers have a long to-do list that includes property taxes, gun control, the power grid and maternal health. They're also working with a multi-billion dollar budget surplus.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is covering the session for The Texas Newsroom, which is a collaboration between the state's NPR stations.
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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom
Helpful links:
Texas has an unprecedented budget surplus. What can be done with the billions of dollars? from The Texas Newsroom
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities for Legislature include property taxes and electric grid from The Texas Newsroom
Here are five public education issues to keep an eye on during Texas’ 88th legislative session from KUT
Texas lawmakers push bills to address maternal mortality in 2023 from KERA