Texas Standard for July 19, 2017

Heard in the Texas Capitol. What if, you know, some lawmakers wanted to leave town? One day in and what could go wrong? Early special session action sparks memories of a lawmaker exodus to Oklahoma. We’ll break out the pink dome wayback machine. And: You know that student loan? Can the bank prove you owe it? A closely-watched case that could take millions of people in debt off the hook. Also: Does the new statewide ban on texting while driving really override local laws? We’re handsfree and wireless all hour long. All this an more, today on the Texas Standard: