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A Look Back at the 83rd: How Some Issues Played Out in the 2013 Session

With the 84th Legislature underway, we've renewed our State of Mind video series, a look at various issues that communities across the state are talking about. First up, a look at some issues from the last session.

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Members of the 84th Legislature will take on a variety of issues that affect communities across Texas. Our multimedia team traveled the state — as it did ahead of the 83rd Legislature — to see what’s important where. As we prepare to look ahead at issues facing the current Legislature in our State of Mind series, here’s a look back at how some of last session’s priorities played out.

 

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