Texas Standard for July 24, 2017
Of the 19 items on the governor’s special session agenda, 17 are already headed to the Texas senate for a vote. The House – that’s another story. We’ll have details. And: How did it happen? The deaths of at least nine people who were locked in the back of a tractor trailer in San Antonio this weekend raise concerns about the persistence of human trafficking in Texas. Also: Government by and for the donors? Why watchdogs are worried this special session is becoming a spigot for campaign contributions. Plus: The appeal of California versus the lure of Texas – migration patterns are clear, but what might this mean in political terms? Those stories and lots more today on the Texas Standard:

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Today’s Stories:
Why The Texas House And Senate Seem To Be Having Their Own Special Sessions
Loophole Lets Lawmakers Raise Cash During The Special Session
Venezuela Sanctions Could Hurt The Texas Oil Economy
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Is Obamacare ‘Failing’ In Texas?
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