A second revised version of the House school choice plan has emerged, receiving unfavorable reactions from some legislators who preferred previous versions.
Donald Trump, school choice, and ‘California’ Dade Phelan were all featured in a recent interview with the lieutenant governor.
The Texas Republican Party said it still wants a vaccine mandate ban and a prohibition on gender transition for children, among other items.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan signaled the third special session could be the last one of the 87th legislature.
As part of the Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021, Texas lawmakers reduced penalties for voting illegally.
The governor controls what the Texas legislature may consider during special sessions and Abbott has added two new items to the call.
The next special legislative session to primarily address redistricting will begin in just a few weeks.
The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has passed the bill and it now awaits consideration by the full Senate.
This year's second special session expires on Sunday and the legislature is hoping to push the governor's agenda items across the finish line.
The bill passed the Texas House upon second reading by a 79 to 37 vote. It will head back to the Senate after passing third reading.
The special session call includes many of the same items from July — but the governor added a few new additions.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
