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A quick list of things to know before the 85th Legislature convenes Tuesday

Published on January 6, 2017 under CommunityImpact

The state’s 85th Legislature convenes officially for the first time Tuesday. Sherri Greenberg, fellow of the Max Sherman Chair in State and Local Government at The University of Texas, helps break down everything you need to know to start the 2017 legislative session as well as a refresher on issues from two years ago—the last time state lawmakers met. By the numbers 25 freshman lawmakers to be sworn into office 20 Republican senators (same as last session) 95 Republican House reps (-4 from last session)

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Source: Community Impact- Round Rock

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