The state party is calling for a four-day special session to ban vaccine mandates, despite hesitation from Gov. Greg Abbott.
COVID-19
Federal Judge Denies Injunction, Allows Southwest Airlines to Mandate Vaccine
A federal judge in the Northern District of Texas blocked an injunction requested by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, allowing the airline to mandate the jab.
Texas State Senator Champions Freedom to Use Off-Label COVID Treatments
Texas State Sen. Bob Hall cites a Nebraska AG opinion as a reason for promoting widespread use of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin in early intervention.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Calls Special Session to Ban Vaccine Mandates
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said there is “no need” for a special session at this time.
Southwest Airlines Changes Course, Won’t Put Unvaccinated Employees on Unpaid Leave
Following employee protests and walk-outs, the Texas-based airline agrees to pay employees while exemptions are processed.
Texans Call for Fourth Special Session to Address Vaccine Mandates
The Texas Freedom Coalition held a press conference in the Capitol calling for a fourth special session to enact legislation to protect Texans from vaccine mandates.
Third Special Session Concludes With Unfinished Business
It is unclear whether the Texas Legislature will return for additional special legislative sessions to address issues left on the table.
Where Priorities Stand With 1 Week Left in Third Special Session
No items on Gov. Abbott’s agenda have made it through the entirety of the legislative process.
Texas GOP Pens Open Letter to Gov. Abbott
The letter asks him to support medical freedom and personal responsibility.
Republican Activists and Lawmakers Implore Abbott to Act on Employer Vaccine Mandates
They request he add it to the ongoing special session agenda for consideration by lawmakers. Legislation has been filed to do as much but has yet to move through the legislative process.