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Allowable
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The maximum permissible rate of production for oil and gas wells in Texas, as set by the Railroad Commision.
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Biennium
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Two-year budget period.
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Capital Punishment
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The death penalty.
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Commutation
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The reduction of punishment for a criminal offense.
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Hate-crimes Legislation
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A legislative measure that increases penalties for persons convicted of criminal offenses motivated by prejudice based on race, religion, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Medicade Program
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A federal program design to provide health insurance coverage to poor people, the disabled, and elderly Americans who are impoverished.
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Pardon
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The exemption from punishment for a criminal offense.
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Permanent School Fund
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A fund established in the Texas Constitution as an endowment to finance public elementary and secondary education.(H)
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(PSF)
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Reprieve
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The postponement of the implementation of punishment for a criminal offense.
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Rulemaking
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A regulatory process used by government agencies to enact legally binding regulations.
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Rules
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Legally binding regulations adopted by a regulatory agency.
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Senatorial Courtesy
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A custom of the Texas Senate that allows individual senators a veto over nominees who live in their districts. By tradition, senators will vote against a nominee if the senator from the district in which the nominee lives declares opposition to the nomination.
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Sunset Review
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The periodic evaluation of state agencies by the legislature to determine whether they should be reauthorized.
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