The Bad Precedents
The skinny on the best band in the Texas state legislature
By Richard Whittaker, 4:43PM, Mon. Jun. 1, 2009
When it comes to the Texas Legislature, more than policy nuance, more than floor politics, more than gossip and the fate of bills, the one question asked most often is, "So is there really a band made of legislators?"
Yes, there is. And it's called the Bad Precedents. As the 81st Legislature comes to an end, here's a little insight into the official State House band.
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