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Texas legislators only meet every other year. Their most conservative session in a generation just relaxed gun laws and restricted abortion. Might Republican strength in Texas ease the hangover from the Trump presidency? Mark Jones of Rice University, Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo, and James Astill, The Economist’s Washington bureau chief, contribute.John Prideaux hosts with Alexandra Suich Bass and Jon Fasman.For access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe: economist.com/USpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.