Honoring Trey Mendez for his outstanding record of public service.
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HB 2767 House Committee Report
Relating to the sharing of controlled substance prescription monitoring information between the Texas State Board of…
HB 576 House Committee Report
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
HB 299 House Committee Report
Relating to the creation of a voluntary accreditation for recovery housing; authorizing fees.
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Don't touch these guys. Don't touch these guys.
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