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High-speed rail, renter protections: 5 legislative updates from Austin-area lawmakers

By Chloe Young, Ben Thompson

From a new, high-speed rail line along I-35 to protections against last-minute rent increases, here are five updates on bill filed by Austin-area lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session.

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