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In Historic Vote, Texas House OKs Bill to Soften Penalties for Marijuana Possession

Despite approval in the House, a powerful Senate Democrat, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbott could still stand in the way of the proposal becoming law.

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May 21, 2015

Truancy Decriminalization Bill Could Squeak Through Legislature

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Senate Debates Ethics, Picks Apart Major Part of Gov. Abbott’s Agenda

by Christopher Hooks and Kelsey Jukam

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Apr 16, 2015

Senate Moves to Decriminalize School Truancy

by Alisa Semiens and John Savage

Youth in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's Phoenix Program Apr 02, 2015

House Hears Broad Support for Bringing 17-Year-Olds into Juvenile System

by Patrick Michels

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Juvenile Justice Reform Unlikely to Extend to 17-Year-Olds This Session

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