Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed he plans to call another special legislative session next month for lawmakers to address 'school choice.' Here's what it could entail.
The agenda touched on a several other key items, including border security and a Texas neighborhood recently targeted by Republican lawmakers.special session would focus on public education
"I am bringing the Texas Legislature back for Special Session #3 to continue building on the achievements we accomplished during the 88th Regular Legislative Session and two special sessions this summer," Abbott said in his announcement.Lawmakers will return to Austin on Monday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.
Meanwhile, as Abbott says the session will also focus on doing more to reduce illegal immigration, President Joe Biden on Thursday defended his administration’s decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow for the construction of roughly 20 miles of additional border wall.
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