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This week, the activities of the 87th Texas Legislature continued with committee hearings and both chambers convening. Here are a few news articles on the week’s happenings.

May 21, 2021

Legislative News

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The 87th Texas Legislature ends May 31. Here's a look at some of the stories Texas media outlets covered at the Capitol this week:

Is it law yet? See how far some of the top bills have made it in the Texas Legislature (The Texas Tribune)
Case of Crystal Mason, sentenced to 5 years in prison for voter fraud, looms over Texas Republican push to stiffen voting laws (Austin American-Statesman)
Voter restriction bills could cost Texas and Tarrant County billions, report says (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Why Eight Texas Republicans Broke From Their Party Over Mask Mandates (Texas Monthly)
Averting crisis: Path to weatherize Texas power plants and some gas wells set under compromise bill (The Dallas Morning News)
What everyone else gives away for free, Texas government might soon charge you for (The Dallas Morning News)