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AUSTIN — While some state Democrats are pushing to raise the minimum wage in Texas above $7.25 an hour, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told business leaders any increase is unlikely. “Raising the minimum wage, in my view, will only take jobs away from people, will only hurt business,” said the Republican, who presides over the state Senate. “So that’s not …

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