Gov. Abbott calls Texas Lege back for an unprecedented fourth special session

The prior session ended with little to show, except a high-profile pissing match between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

by Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2023May 5, 2024

The prior session ended with little to show, except a high-profile pissing match between House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to renew school voucher push in fall special session

Even though Democrats and rural Republicans shot down Abbott’s plan during the regular session, the governor hasn’t given up, a top strategist said.

by Sanford Nowlin July 19, 2023November 28, 2023

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Texas Legislature’s special session ends without deal on property taxes

Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a flurry of bills to protest the impasse, has called a second 30-day session.

by Sanford Nowlin June 27, 2023August 16, 2023

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With no deal on property taxes in sight, Abbott hints at multiple special sessions

The governor stands behind his support of the Texas House tax plan despite Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s insistence that the Senate has a better deal for homeowners.

by Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2023August 16, 2023

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls special session to pass property tax cuts, says other sessions will follow

School vouchers — the priority on which Abbott spent the most political capital this session — were notably absent from his list but could be a priority in the next session he calls.

by Sanford Nowlin May 30, 2023August 16, 2023