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tweets As hours to seal the budget deal dwindle, @GovernorPerry comes out in opposition to a key provision trib.it/1agGC3X #txlege
Perry Says He Opposes Part of Budget Deal
texastribune.org — As a fragile and complex budget deal drew fire from some Republican members of the House on Friday afternoon, Gov. Rick Perry has revealed his opposition to one portion of a bill central to that deal. Issues with the bill must to be resolved by midnight or the budget deal could fall apart.Here's to you, "overzealous staffer." #txlege
What's Left for the 83rd Legislature
texastribune.org — The clock is ticking for lawmakers hard at work to pass prize bills in the final days of the 83rd legislative session. Here's a look at what's still outstanding. Check back often: We'll update this story as deals are brokered or broken. BUDGET None of the bills key to a budget deal have reached the governor's desk yet.Asked if he backs #schoolchoice as a special session topic, @DanPatrick says "there's still a lot to do in the next 72 hours" #txlege #txed
#prizes MT @TexasTribune: We added 18 new challenges to #ttscramble. Good luck! Only 3 days left. trib.it/15K8mBt #txlege
Session Scramble 2013 Leaderboard
texastribune.org — Here we post daily leaders in the 2013 Session Scramble, a Legislature-themed photo scavenger hunt. Think of it as Instagram with cut-throat competition instead of sepia tone filters.Sign up to discover more journalists who cover Politics, Education and more.
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