TribCast: Did lawmakers improve Texas’ infrastructure?
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune
“TribCast: Did lawmakers improve Texas’ infrastructure?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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Texas legislators gaveled out yesterday, but not before passing bills that will impact Texas’ infrastructure for years to come. Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Texas Tribune environmental reporter Alejandra Martinez and Permian Basin reporter Carlos Nogueras Ramos for a closer look at the major changes coming to Texas’ water and electrical systems. Plus, the TribCast gang experiences our own poetically timed power outage.
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