Every two years the Texas State Legislature convenes for a few frantic months of lawmaking. The last session brought extraordinary new restrictions on abortion. City Cast contributor Evan Mintz says that this session promises to be just as sweeping.
Where to find the names of your elected officials and how to contact them: www.texastribune.org/directory.
Where to find and track bills as they move through the Legislature: capitol.texas.gov.

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