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They drove to the Capitol to testify on a bill and got a grueling lesson in Texas democracy

The group from Johnson County waited 18 hours to testify at a hearing that started at 1 a.m. on a bill to limit toxic chemicals in fertilizer.

Dana Ames speaks with Karen Coleman, right, awaiting a hearing on PFAs at the State Capitol on May 8, 2024.

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Troy Fuller, Constable of Johnson County, awaits to testify on a hearing for PFAs at the State Capitol on May 8, 2024.

“We’re so exhausted”

Dana Ames awaits to testify on a hearing for PFAs at the State Capitol on May 8, 2024.

1 a.m. committee hearing


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