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October 19, 2021

Texas Standard: October 19, 2021

By: David Brown

Last day for the Lege? A third special session ends a day early, with new redistricting maps en route to the Governor. What happens next and much more today on the Texas Standard.

A closer look at what got done, and what didn’t in the third special session, and whether this marks the end of the legislative season. Plus, remembering a redistricting battle from half a century ago that had a profound impact on Texas.

Other stories we’re tracking: social workers say Texas’ new abortion law is causing psychological harm to sexual assault survivors.

Also, the largely unknown story of a civil rights leader instrumental in desegregating Houston schools. Those stories and more.