How Much Is The Special Session Costing Texans?
$40,222
*this is an approximate value that doesn't include overhead expenses.
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State Rep. James Talarico is making appearances across Texas after officially launching his bid for the Senate seat last Tuesday. During a campaign rally in Houston, Houston Public Media Bianca Seward got the opportunity to interview Talarico in regard to the new campaign announcement for the U.S. Senate.
Democrat representative, and aspiring preacher,...
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Texas Legislature
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Elections
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Education
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Healthcare
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Taxes
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