TX Gov Calls Immediate Special Session For Lawmakers

The Texas Tribune reports:

Gov. Greg Abbott called an immediate special session Monday night, just hours after lawmakers completed the year’s regular legislative session without passing numerous key bills state leaders had identified as priorities.

Abbott said in a statement the special session officially began at 9 p.m. Monday and will be focused on property tax relief and border security. “Many critical items remain that must be passed,” Abbott said, which he asserts will require multiple special sessions.

It appeared lawmakers were expected to return to work Tuesday, which the leaders of both chambers hinted at in closing Monday.

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#BREAKING: Gov. Greg Abbott called an immediate special session Monday night, just hours after lawmakers completed the year’s regular legislative session without passing numerous key bills state leaders had identified as priorities. https://t.co/Ej6qpACxUT

— KWTX News 10 (@kwtx) May 30, 2023