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After another member is accused of sexual misconduct, the Texas Senate takes a wait-and-see approach

A recent allegation of sexual misconduct against a state senator highlights the ambiguity that remains at the Capitol over how Texas lawmakers respond to such cases.

By ALEXA URA, JOLIE MCCULLOUGH and ALLYSON R WALLER, The Texas Tribune
Posted 10/2/18

For the third time in the last year, a sitting state senator is facing an allegation of sexual misconduct. And for the third time in the last year, the Senate has had the same response: Do nothing — at least at first.

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