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Lawmakers delivered Gov. Greg Abbott a long-sought bill to stop local governments from enacting local laws that exceed state law on a number of fronts.

Austin fended off legislative volleys targeting Project Connect, trees, Austin Energy and land-use this session.

Here's what happened to some consequential bills we wrote about during the session.

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The city council is considering a $4.5 billion to $4.8 billion initial phase of the project. Legislation to stymie bonds did not pass the Texas Legislature.

A successful point of order from Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, has Project Connect critics reexamining their plan with time ticking down in the session.

The first phase of the Austin light rail could include 9.8 miles of new rail line stretching from 38th Street through downtown.

Paxtons non-binding opinion comes during a debate in the state legislature on the unique model Austin used to fund the transit system.

Here are three things to know about Tuesdays hearing over a bill that would limit municipal interference in private removal of Ashe Juniper trees.