Abbott announces 3rd Special Session, agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a third special legislative session at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. The proclamation …
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Abbott calls 3rd Special Session, for redistricting and other “priority issues”
By James Barragán, Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a third special legislative session that will begin on Sept. 20 and tackle redistricting, restrictions on transgender …
Voter Regulations bill passes, Abbott ready to sign controversial legislation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1, which Republicans say will protect the integrity of elections in Texas: “Protecting …
Special Election For Constitutional Amendments
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, November 2, 2021 as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas. The eight …
County mandates masks in schools
Judge Hidalgo Defies Governor’s order HARRIS COUNTY — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is going against Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide ban on mask mandates and is issuing an …
County returns COVID threat level to RED
Delta Variant fills Hospitals HARRIS COUNTY – Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo raised the COVID-19 threat level to “red” on Thursday afternoon, as the COVID-19 delta variant has …
Abbott calls Second Special Session of the Legislature
Democrats remain away in DC AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on …
Dems defy Abbott, continue stay in DC
WASHINGTON, DC – More than 50 Democratic members of the state House fled Austin for Washington, D.C., last Monday, paralyzing the House just as the GOP was advancing …
Governor Abbott Announces Special Session Agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation that identifies eleven agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 8. “The …