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KERA's 2009 Legislative Preview

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By Shelley Kofler, KERA News

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Austin, TX – Tomorrow in Austin, state lawmakers open the 2009 Texas legislative session. And for 140 days they debate issues that will shape all of our lives. During this half hour, KERA's Shelley Kofler joins us from Austin with a preview of what to expect.

We'll hear from Texans who want their government to be more effective and lawmakers who say they will tackle issues like the spiraling costs of electricity and college. News analysts join Shelley with insight into what's at stake for North Texas.

Send E-mail to Shelley Kofler.