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Texas VIE Session Ends With Conservative Lean After 84th Legislature
The 84th Texas Legislature closes with a conservative arc as Republicans tighten control under Gov Abbott and Lt Gov Patrick. Key actions include a $209.4 billion 2016-17 budget with $3 billion unspent, $3.8 billion in tax cuts, expanded gun rights, and boosted border security by 70 percent to $800 million. The session preserved in-state tuition for some undocumented students, blocked private school vouchers, and added $1.5 billion for public education including a $130 million prekindergarten boost, while same sex marriage efforts ended in a tepid, symbolic resolution.
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