Breaking down the numbers: House adds $9 billion for public ed leaving the chambers $3 billion apart Rep. Chris Turner retains chairmanship of Texas House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Celia Israel is now Vice Chair Lt. Gov. Patrick indicates Senate committees will be in place by next week Speaker Bonnen starts the year with $4.6 million cash on hand, Lt. Gov. Patrick has $9.3 million

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