After failing to pass any legislation in the First Called Session due to a lack of a quorum in the House of Representatives, the Second Called Session sent 14 bills and one constitutional amendment to Gov. Greg Abbott. Some of these bills will have a significant effect on counties. S.B. 6 by Sen. Huffman will revise the bail bond system in Texas. Defendants charged … [Read more...] about Second Special Session Report
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87th Texas Legislature: Special Session
Editor’s Note: Gov. Greg Abbott will be calling a special session to address redistricting and any other agenda items he chooses to include. The following Q&A is available in the Legislative Reference Library, https://lrl.texas.gov/sessions/specialSessions/FAQ.cfm. Frequently asked questions about special sessions Does the Governor have to wait 20 days after the end of … [Read more...] about 87th Texas Legislature: Special Session
85th Legislature to Reconvene July 18 for Special Session
OVERTIME 85th Legislature to Reconvene July 18 for Special Session Limiting Local Control Remains Front and Center On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott told lawmakers to prepare to return to Austin. For counties, this means taking a collective deep breath and prepping for round two in the battle to protect local control. The governor’s call for a special session … [Read more...] about 85th Legislature to Reconvene July 18 for Special Session