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John C. Moritz

@johnniemo

Chief Political Reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. Unverified on this platform since 2009. Past lives include @startelegram, @kxan and @quorumereport.

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Sad news from the news business via Michael Barnes, aka Michael Barnes: "Ronnie was a man who towered over his colleagues in Texas journalism for decades," says Ben Sargent. statesman.com/story/news/loc…

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Rep Hopper just told reporters the AG was standing along the chamber's south wall when he was instructed to leave. #txlege

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As the clock in the chamber of the Texas House strikes 9pm, it signals that there's only three hours left to pass around 150 bills backed up on the calendar. #txlege

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The TX Senate just passed HB46, expanding Texas' medical marijuana program. ICYMI from last week: A look inside a dispensing organization a few miles from the Capitol where medical marijuana is grown (Bill details have updated since publication) #txlege star-telegram.com/news/politics-…

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The House honors the life of comedian Ruth Buzzi, who gained famed in the '60s-era offbeat variety show, "Laugh In," and who made her home in Erath County, Texas. #txlege

The House honors the life of comedian Ruth Buzzi, who gained famed in the '60s-era offbeat variety show, "Laugh In," and who made her home in Erath County, Texas. #txlege
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And, Texas has a 2026-27 budget now that the House has followed the Senate is giving thumbs up to the spending plan. #txlege

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Latest column: A lot has been said about Dan Patrick's power in the Senate. But it's not all about brute force. There's always been a fair amount of showmanship in the lite gov's ability to set the agenda and drive the conversation. #txlege statesman.com/story/news/pol…

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Judicial pay senators just walked into the House back hall. Sen. Menendez says “yes” they’re closing in on a deal #txlege