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Second Reading Podcast: Texas Public Opinion and Gov. Abbott's Emergency Items
February 06, 2025 | By: Jim Henson and Joshua Blank

In a Second Reading podcast recorded February 6, 2025, Jim Henson and Joshua Blank look at the emergency items declared by Gov. Abbott in his State of the State Address, and consider public opinion related to these authorities, along with some discussion of other elements of the address. 

For graphics and accompanying links, see the recent post on the Governor's address.

View the State of the State addres on YouTube, via CBS Texas.

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