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Despite GOP majority, a number of conservative “bumper sticker” issues fell short

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Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn And Todd Wiseman

Democratic lawmakers met in the Speaker's Committee Room during a break in the session on May 30, 2021.

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Texas conservatives took full advantage of holding the majorities in both chambers of the 2021 Legislature, passing a spate of legislation popular among their base. Still, some priority measures for GOP leaders fell short of passing, likely setting up lawmakers for a special session sooner than expected.

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