To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws.
Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know. They’re carrying on our state’s legacy of openness.
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