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GOP Speaker Answers Insults with Praise as Caucus Meets Straus may have stronger gavel grip despite criticism based on private meeting reports. Abbott Blames Speaker Despite Local Tax Bill Demise in Senate Finale spurs finger-pointing frenzy despite admission on warnings and consensus need. Senate Balks on Property Taxes as Session Ends on Empty Note Session comes to abrupt halt with ample irony and shutout on marquee summer measures. House Republicans Hold Nose with Education Funding Vote House OKs plan Senate watered down before ending session early without local tax accord. Senate Boosts Blowup Odds on Potential 2018 Launch Pad Risky move could lead to situation similar to 2013 meltdown that Patrick used as launching pad. Senate Republicans Roll Dice with House Tax Plan Rejection House Leaders Employ Nuclear Option with Property Tax Plan Speaker Foes Turn Up Heat in GOP Caucus Quorum Bid Several Big Issues Still in Air as the Success Count Hits Five