Gov. Greg Abbott immediately called a special session after Texas lawmakers completed the year’s regular legislative session after the legislature failed to pass bills deemed important by the state’s leadership.
“Many critical items remain that must be passed,” Abbott said in a statement, which would require multiple special sessions.
The first session began Monday, May 30th at 9 p.m. and is focused on property tax relief and border security.
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