Texas Standard for May 18, 2017
Special prosecutor! While the country is abuzz over an investigation in Washington, a case involving a lawmaker in Texas is also moving forward, We’ll explore. And: There are still almost two weeks left in the Texas Legislative Session, but talks of the double-S word – Special Session – are looking serious. We’ll tell you why. Also: One big issue before lawmakers has been change to the Texas foster care system. Where those proposals stand now, it’s part of our ongoing exploration of the system’s challenges. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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