Michael Quinn Sullivan and Cary Cheshire discuss the first week of the 86th Texas Legislature and preview what we can expect in week two! Freshman State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) calls in to discuss his first week in the capitol and his view on legislative priorities this session.
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