Senate Passes Flurry Of Major Legislation

In the first full week following the constitutional prohibition on considering legislation in the first 60-days of session, the Senate passed a number of bills at the top of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s priority list. As the body’s presiding officer, Patrick sets the agenda for the chamber and in the past has reserved the lowest bill numbers - 40 this session - for issues relating to his majo...

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