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Gov. Abbott calls for another Texas Legislature’s special session, after first session failed to make quorum
Read full article: Gov. Abbott calls for another Texas Legislature’s special session, after first session failed to make quorumTexas Gov. Greg Abbott called for another Texas Legislature’s special session after the first session was adjourned Friday morning after failing to make a quorum.
Redistricting, flood preparedness to take center stage as Texas Legislature’s special session begins
Read full article: Redistricting, flood preparedness to take center stage as Texas Legislature’s special session beginsThe Texas Capitol is buzzing as the legislative special session officially begins. Lawmakers were called back to Austin on orders from Governor Greg Abbott to address pressing state issues.
Texas lawmakers to examine preparedness, communication in response to Hill Country flooding
Read full article: Texas lawmakers to examine preparedness, communication in response to Hill Country floodingDuring the upcoming special session, Texas lawmakers will examine everything from emergency communications to relief funding for the Hill country.
Agenda for upcoming special session of Texas Legislature includes 3 items specific to Hill Country flood response
Read full article: Agenda for upcoming special session of Texas Legislature includes 3 items specific to Hill Country flood responseTexas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature.
Gov. Abbott calls for immediate special session, highlighting property taxes, cracking down on human smuggling
Read full article: Gov. Abbott calls for immediate special session, highlighting property taxes, cracking down on human smugglingTexas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the agenda created for a special session which was expected to take place on Monday night.
Texas Senate Democrats renew calls for special session on gun violence
Read full article: Texas Senate Democrats renew calls for special session on gun violenceMembers of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus renewed their pleas Monday for Governor Greg Abbott to call an emergency special session on gun violence in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting.
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Sidelined by health issues, Rep. Garnet Coleman reflects on 2021 Quorum break
Read full article: Sidelined by health issues, Rep. Garnet Coleman reflects on 2021 Quorum breakIn 2003, the last time Texas House Democrats left the state to break quorum, State Representative Garnet Coleman was leading the charge.