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class="value">26</span></span> <time>3 July 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">26</span></span>: <time>03 July 2015</time> </header> <p> Political consultants on both sides say same-sex marriage and religious liberty issues will play a significant role as electoral races develop — beyond just giving candidates a way to boost campaign coffers. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-26/same-sex-marriage-ruling-might-mobilize-voters-bot/">Gay Marriage Ruling Might Mobilize Voters on Both Sides</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-26/cruz-camp-reports-raising-10m-three-months/">Cruz Camp Reports Raising Up to $10M in Three Months</a></li> <li><a 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</a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">23</span></span>: <time>12 June 2015</time> </header> <p> Two Harris County Republicans launched their campaigns this week to replace state Reps. 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</section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-21/sessions-final-days-human-element-emerges/">In Session's Final Days, the Human Element Emerges</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-21/revisiting-wednesday-local-and-consent-bill-massac/">Revisiting the Wednesday Local and Consent Bill Massacre</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-21/inside-intelligence-about-those-legislature-job-ev/">Inside Intelligence: About that Legislative Job Rating...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-21/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-20/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">20</span></span> <time>22 May 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">20</span></span>: <time>22 May 2015</time> </header> <p> Also, several bills were sent Thursday to the governor's desk and a union dues bill heats up the Texas House. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-20/budget-negotiators-push-toward-final-agreements/">Budget Negotiators Push Toward Final Agreements</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-20/gop-lawmakers-differ-reasons-not-sign-same-sex-let/">GOP Lawmakers Differ on Reasons Not to Sign Gay Marriage Letter</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-20/inside-intelligence-about-those-secret-cameras/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Secret Cameras...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-20/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-19/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">19</span></span> <time>15 May 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">19</span></span>: <time>15 May 2015</time> </header> <p> The big question in the House on Thursday was whether the midnight deadline would strike before Republicans could bring up a controversial gay marriage bill. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-19/head-gsdm-urges-opposition-gay-marriage-bill/">Head of GSD&M Urges Opposition to Gay Marriage Bill</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-19/houston-weve-got-presidential-debate/">Houston, We've Got a Presidential Debate</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-19/inside-intelligence-about-those-emergency-items/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Emergency Items...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-19/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 clear "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-18/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">18</span></span> <time>8 May 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">18</span></span>: <time>08 May 2015</time> </header> <p> A House committee Wednesday night voted 5-2 to approve a proposal to legalize marijuana in Texas — but that might be as far as the measure gets. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-18/buzz-dulls-marijuana-legalization-bill-floor-actio/">Buzz Dulls on Marijuana Legalization Bill; Floor Action in Doubt</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-18/senfronia-thompson-expands-lawmakers-legislative-l/">Senfronia Thompson Expands Lawmakers' Legislative Lexicon</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-18/inside-intelligence-about-those-jade-helm-rumors/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Jade Helm Rumors...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-18/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-17/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">17</span></span> <time>1 May 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">17</span></span>: <time>01 May 2015</time> </header> <p> Bill author Van Taylor said SB 19 was one for the history books. Others, including John Whitmire, disagreed. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-17/senate-passes-ethics-reform-generation/">Senate Passes Ethics Reform of a Generation?</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-17/house-works-weekend/">The House Works a Late Friday Shift</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-17/inside-intelligence-about-those-special-session-ru/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Special Session Rumblings...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-17/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-16/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">16</span></span> <time>24 April 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">16</span></span>: <time>24 April 2015</time> </header> <p> A handy guide of budget conferee rosters for the past six legislative sessions. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-16/glance-budget-conferees-through-years/">At a Glance: Budget Conferees Through the Years</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-16/what-we-have-here-failure-communicate/">What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-16/aftershocks-smu-earthquake-report-felt-austin/">Aftershocks From SMU Earthquake Report Felt in Austin</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-16/inside-intelligence-about-those-elections-san-anto/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Elections in San Antonio...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-16/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-15/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">15</span></span> <time>17 April 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">15</span></span>: <time>17 April 2015</time> </header> <p> Also, the House-Senate brinksmanship on tax relief shows no sign of resolution. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-15/dream-act-opponents-face-more-obstacles/">Dream Act Opponents Face More Obstacles</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-15/texas-tea-party-activists-rally-tax-day/">Texas Tea Party Activists Rally on Tax Day</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-15/inside-intelligence-about-those-religious-freedom-/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Religious Freedom Laws...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-15/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 clear "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-14/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">14</span></span> <time>10 April 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">14</span></span>: <time>10 April 2015</time> </header> <p> The proposal from House Ways and Means Chairman Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, to cut the state sales tax rate by 0.3 percent is nothing short of historic. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-14/house-envisions-historic-tax-cut/">House Envisions a Historic Tax Cut</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-14/glance-sizing-tax-relief-lege-productivity/">At a Glance: Sizing Up Tax Relief, Lege Productivity</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-14/tesla-bill-losing-momentum/">Is the Tesla Bill Losing Momentum?</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-14/inside-intelligence-about-those-dueling-tax-cuts/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Dueling Tax Cuts...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-14/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-13/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">13</span></span> <time>3 April 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">13</span></span>: <time>03 April 2015</time> </header> <p> Forget burning the midnight oil. The House this week intruded on the breakfast hour when it debated the budget until 5:39 a.m. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-13/house-makes-specialty-long-budget-debates/">House Makes a Specialty of Long Budget Debates</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-13/debate-climax-came-early/">In This Debate, the Climax Came Early</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-13/inside-intelligence-about-those-lege-reform-effort/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Lege Reform Efforts...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-13/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-12/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">12</span></span> <time>27 March 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">12</span></span>: <time>27 March 2015</time> </header> <p> It's a traditional session milestone — the day (and night) that the House debates the budget. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-12/night-budget-amendments/">The Night of the Budget Amendments</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-12/latest-dispatches-campaign-trail/">The Latest Dispatches From the Campaign Trail</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-12/legislative-machinery-grinds/">The Legislative Machinery Grinds On...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-12/inside-intelligence-about-those-cruz-effects/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Cruz Effects...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-12/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-11/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">11</span></span> <time>20 March 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">11</span></span>: <time>20 March 2015</time> </header> <p> Where's the money in Texas politics? Well, bank balances are one measure, and here are the top 50 from candidate and political action committee reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-11/peek-political-pocketbooks-texas/">A Peek Into Political Pocketbooks in Texas</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-11/closer-look-low-oil-prices-causing-hit-revenue/">A Closer Look: Low Oil Prices a Hit to Revenue</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-11/lbb-dont-make-spending-cap-formula-too-restrictive/">LBB: Don't Make Spending Cap Formula Too Restrictive</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-11/inside-intelligence-about-those-spending-limits/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Spending Limits...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-11/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 clear "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-10/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">10</span></span> <time>13 March 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">10</span></span>: <time>13 March 2015</time> </header> <p> The Legislature hits a big milestone as the focus of session begins to migrate to the two chambers. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-10/bill-filing-deadline-approaches/">Bill Filing Deadline Approaches</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-10/session-hits-cruising-speed/">Session Hits Cruising Speed</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-10/inside-intelligence-about-those-pending-bills/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Pending Bills...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-10/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-9/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">9</span></span> <time>6 March 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">9</span></span>: <time>06 March 2015</time> </header> <p> Some think the promised tax relief is too much, too soon while others think it tackles the wrong priority. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-9/differing-views-display-senate-tax-relief-week/">Differing Views on Display at Senate Tax Relief Week</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-9/welcome-house-and-senate/">Welcome to the House (and Senate)</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-9/twitter-follow-leads-recusal/">A Twitter Follow Leads to a Recusal</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-9/inside-intelligence-about-tax-relief-and-those-b2b/">Inside Intelligence: About Tax Relief and Those B2B Fights...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-9/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-8/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">8</span></span> <time>27 February 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">8</span></span>: <time>27 February 2015</time> </header> <p> One of the biggest news stories of the week was Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker having his moment in the still-nascent campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-8/scott-walker-having-his-moment/">Is Scott Walker Having His Moment?</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-8/a-texas-sourced-push-to-reauthorize-ex-im-bank/">A Texas-Sourced Push to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-8/inside-intelligence-about-those-uttt-poll-question/">Inside Intelligence: About Those UT/TT Poll Questions...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-8/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-7/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">7</span></span> <time>20 February 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">7</span></span>: <time>20 February 2015</time> </header> <p> Comparing Greg Abbott with his predecessors on the number of emergency matters declared. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-7/emergency-items-over-years/">Emergency Items Over the Years</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-7/house-appropriations-subcommittees-glance/">House Appropriations Subcommittees at a Glance</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-7/inside-intelligence-about-those-abbott-proposals/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Abbott Proposals...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-7/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 clear "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-6/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">6</span></span> <time>13 February 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">6</span></span>: <time>13 February 2015</time> </header> <p> In constant dollars, total public education funding lags behind 2006 levels. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-6/school-funding-two-charts/">School Funding in Two Charts</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-6/dollars-flow-freely-sd-26-runoff/">Dollars Flow Freely in SD-26 Runoff</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-6/house-head-budget-writer-chambers-very-close-budge/">House Head Budget Writer: Chambers "Very Close" on Budgets</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-6/inside-intelligence-about-those-tax-cuts-and-vacci/">Inside Intelligence: About Those Tax Cuts and Vaccinations...</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-6/calendar/">The Calendar</a></li> </ol> </li> <li class="cell w-3 "> <header> <h3> <a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-5/"> <span class="publication">Texas Weekly</span> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">5</span></span> <time>6 February 2015</time> </a> </h3> <section class="tip"> <header><p> <span class="volume">Vol. <span class="value">32</span></span> <span class="issue">Issue <span class="value">5</span></span>: <time>06 February 2015</time> </header> <p> We take a look this week at how the newly formed House committees stack up by party ID and by gender. </p> </section> </header> <ol class="plain"> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-5/committee-breakdowns-texas-house/">Committee Breakdowns: Texas House</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150815003233/http://www.texastribune.org/texas-weekly/vol-32/no-5/women-lege-historical-look/">Women in the Lege: A Historical Look</a></li> <li><a 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