While Gov. Greg Abbott says his decisions are based on "data and doctors," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is telling GOP grassroots activists that the Texas economy could be restarted as soon as the first week in May. Plus, the battle over Texas' abortion ban continues and a former Texas congressman in prison wants a presidential pardon. Join the conversation featuring Scott Braddock, editor of The Quorum Report and Houston Chronicle political writer Jeremy Wallace. 

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