The Senate has passed seven of the 11 items on the special session agenda, including election integrity, bail reform, and social media censorship.
Jeramy Kitchen
Democrats Bust Quorum in the Texas House Just as Special Session Gets Underway
A “call of the House” motion was made, and in the end, only four Democrat lawmakers were in attendance.
Republican Leadership Chimes in on Democrats Fleeing Austin
Throwing the ongoing special session into a state of confusion, will Republican leadership prevail in compelling Democrats to return to the state and deliberate issues on the agenda?
Democrat House Lawmakers Leave Austin to Break Quorum
Democrat lawmakers have left for Washington D.C.
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Calls on Abbott to Expand His Special Session Agenda
Includes a request for property tax reform and school choice, as well as bans on gender mutilation and taxpayer-funded lobbying.
Tinderholt Proposes House Rule Change to Punish Lawmakers Who Walk Out
The resolution would strip chairmanships, committee membership, and seniority of those who break quorum.
As Special Session Kicks Off, Border Security Bills Get Filed
When the same bills were filed during the 87th regular session, Republican leadership chose not to prioritize the issue.
New House Committee Raises Questions in Lead-Up to First Special Session
Its generalized jurisdiction and notable membership makeup raise questions, leaving everyday Texans with little information about the impending special legislative session.
Democrats Plead With Speaker Dade Phelan to ‘Defend the Position of the House’
Their cooperation for a special session is contingent on Phelan pledging to commit to operating the House of Representatives in specific ways.
Cason Requests Governor Address Magnet Policies in Special Session
“If we aim to address our border crisis, we must also address the magnet policies that encourage the continued flaunting of our immigration laws.” – State Rep. Jeff Cason