Texas Legislature to reconvene for special session on July 8
Houston Chronicle
Harris, C.
06/23/2021
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bail; Election administration; Phelan, Dade; Special session potential topics; Turner, Chris
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on calls for a special session: 'That's pretty goofy'
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
05/28/2021
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Special session potential topics; Sunset review process
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s the boss, warns lawmakers any special session will be on his terms
Dallas Morning News
Morris, A.
05/28/2021
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Special session potential topics
Abbott opens fire on some in GOP primary races
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
03/04/2018
3 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Burkett, Cindy; Burton, Konni; Carney, David 'Dave'; Davis, Sarah; Davis, Wendy; Dokupil, Susanna; Endorsements; Estes, Craig; Fails, Chris; Faircloth, Wayne; Fallon, Pat; Hall, Bob; Huffines, Don; Huffines, Phillip; Huffman, Joan; King, Phil; Larson, Lyle; Middleton, Mayes; Patrick, Dan; Paxton, Angela; Seliger, Kel; Simmons, Ron; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III; Taylor, Van; Texas House campaigns; Texas Senate campaigns; Zerwas, John
Gov. Abbott targets fellow Republican and critic San Antonio Rep. Lyle Larson
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
02/06/2018
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Davis, Sarah; Endorsements; Fails, Chris; Government ethics; Gubernatorial appointments; Larson, Lyle; Straus, Joe, III; Texas House campaigns
Area legislators mostly pleased with special session, but disappointed property tax bill wasn’t passed
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
09/02/2017
7 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Burrows, Dustin; Frullo, John; Perry, Charles; Property taxes; School finance; Special sessions
Defending Fort Bliss in the special session
El Paso Times
Blanco, C.
08/27/2017
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Base realignment and closure; Blanco, César; Fort Bliss; Military bases; Real estate development
Special session ends over impasse on property tax reform bill
Austin American Statesman
Sterling, E.
08/24/2017
4 doc(s)
Redistricting lawsuits; School ratings; Special sessions
Maybe it's time for a legislative gap year
Houston Chronicle
Canady, J.
08/22/2017
4 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
School finance; Special sessions
Special session widens GOP rifts
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
08/20/2017
7 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Biedermann, Kyle; Cain, Briscoe; Cook, Byron; Davis, Sarah; Geren, Charlie; Huberty, Dan; Hunter, Todd; Larson, Lyle; Republican Party of Texas; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Zerwas, John
Freshman reflects on 85th Legislature
El Paso Times
Ortega, L.
08/20/2017
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
85th Legislature; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'
Special session winners, losers
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
08/20/2017
7 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Nirenberg, Ron; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Austin leaders say special session no reason to cheer
Austin American Statesman
Jankowski, P.
08/19/2017
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Austin, Texas; Municipal government; Special sessions
Focus shifts to ballot battles
Dallas Morning News
Grissom, B.
08/18/2017
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Abbott blames Straus for all that the special session didn’t get done
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
08/17/2017
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Abbott, Patrick lose, but battle isn’t over
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
08/17/2017
6 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Conservatives (Politics); LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Abbott takes aim at Straus
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
08/17/2017
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III
With the special session finally over, Republican infighting heats up and Democrats are hopeful
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
08/17/2017
3 doc(s)
Blanco, César; Castro, Joaquin; Partisanship; Republican Party of Texas; Schaefer, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Lawmakers adjourn session without passing property tax measure
Abilene Reporter-News
Moritz, J.
08/16/2017
7 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Huberty, Dan; Kolkhorst, Lois; Phillips, Larry; School finance; Tax rollback elections; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Thompson, Senfronia
As special session deadline looms, lawmakers work late Saturday
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
08/13/2017
6 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Abortion; Bonnen, Dennis; Creighton, Brandon; Garcia, Sylvia; Municipal annexation; Special sessions; Tax rollback elections; Zerwas, John
SCORECARD: Where Gov. Abbott’s 20 special session priorities stand
Austin American Statesman
Staff
08/13/2017
3 doc(s)
Special sessions
Why can’t Republicans govern?
Dallas Morning News
Williamson, K.
08/13/2017
3 doc(s)
LGBTQ persons; Parker, Annise; Partisanship; Patrick, Dan; Republicans; Straus, Joe, III
What we have learned from the special session
El Paso Times
Editorial
08/13/2017
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
LGBTQ persons
In his special session, Abbott will fall short of 20, but how short?
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
08/11/2017
5 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Cook, Byron; LGBTQ persons; Rinaldi, Matt; Straus, Joe, III; Villalba, Jason
Bathroom bill all but dead; some other Abbott priorities on life support
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
08/11/2017
3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Cook, Byron; Gonzales, Larry; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron
With bathroom bill all but dead, supporters scramble for alternatives
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
08/10/2017
3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Cook, Byron; Election fraud; King, Ken; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron; Tax and expenditure limits; Voting by mail
Pro-life credentials are on the line in the special session
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
08/07/2017
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Children with disabilities; Davis, Sarah; Krause, Matt; Medicaid; Medical reimbursements
Texas House OKs bill to restore Medicaid money for disabled kids
Austin American Statesman
Silver, J.
08/05/2017
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Children with disabilities; Medicaid; Medical reimbursements
Session heads into the homestretch with work unfinished
Wichita Falls Record News
Moritz, J.
08/05/2017
2 doc(s)
Special sessions
At halfway mark, House Speaker Straus cites special session progress
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
08/03/2017
5 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Bonnen, Dennis; Cook, Byron; Davis, Sarah; Goldman, Craig; Huberty, Dan; Larson, Lyle; Patrick, Dan; Schofield, Mike; Simmons, Ron; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Lawmakers press Gov. Abbott on ethics; his office accuses them of ‘showboating’
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
08/03/2017
4 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Davis, Sarah; Government ethics; Gubernatorial appointments; Larson, Lyle
Why jurisdictions are a bigger taxing problem than schools
Austin American Statesman
Quintero, J.
08/02/2017
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Property taxes; Tax rollback elections
Texas House gives initial OK to extending maternal mortality study
Austin American Statesman
Silver, J.
08/01/2017
4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Burkett, Cindy; Maternal mortality; Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, Texas; Ortega, Evelina 'Lina'; Thierry, Shawn; Walle, Armando
Abbott defends sanctuary ban at state sheriffs’ meeting
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
08/01/2017
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
County sheriffs; Immigration enforcement; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Turner, Chris; Valdez, Lupe
TML leader to visit RGV to discuss Abbott’s ‘War on Cities’
Rio Grande Guardian
Arias, J.
08/01/2017
12 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Campbell, Donna; Cellular telephones; Estes, Craig; Huberty, Dan; Municipal annexation; Municipal government; Property taxes; Rio Grande Valley; Tax and expenditure limits; Texas Municipal League; Villalba, Jason
Where does Abbott’s agenda stand?
Dallas Morning News
Savage, J.
07/30/2017
3 doc(s)
Special sessions
House continues slow pace, clears 2 bills on Abbott’s list
Austin American Statesman
Silver, J.
07/29/2017
4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abortion; Special sessions; Sunset review process
Governor’s message to state’s biggest cities: You don’t matter
Dallas Morning News
Wilonsky, R.
07/29/2017
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Local ordinances; Municipal government; Rawlings, Mike
Abbott releases list of bill support
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
07/29/2017
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Craddick, Tom; Davis, Sarah; Gonzales, Larry; House of Representatives, Texas; Huberty, Dan; King, Ken; Special sessions; Zerwas, John
Key lawmaker wants ethics on special session’s agenda
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Root, J.
07/28/2017
4 doc(s)
Capriglione, Giovanni; Davis, Sarah; Government ethics; Personnel management; Price, Walter 'Four', IV
Senate clears most Abbott priorities, shifting attention to House
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
07/27/2017
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Campbell, Donna; Cellular telephones; Hall, Bob; Huffines, Don; Municipal annexation; Municipal government; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; Trees; Zaffirini, Judith
Rep. Tony Dale: ‘Big challenge for a 30 day special session’ ahead
Austin American Statesman
Parker, M.
07/27/2017
2 doc(s)
Dale, Tony; Special sessions
Senate votes limit local governments
Dallas Morning News
Grissom, B.
07/27/2017
5 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Burton, Konni; Campbell, Donna; Cellular telephones; Hall, Bob; Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; Huffines, Don; Menéndez, José; Municipal annexation; Municipal government; Seliger, Kel; Trees; Zaffirini, Judith
New laws, good and bad, going into effect
Houston Chronicle
Kent, R.
07/26/2017
8 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
85th Legislature
Abbott keeping up the pressure to pass his agenda
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
07/26/2017
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Gonzales, Larry; Politics; Special sessions
Senators dig into agenda
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
07/25/2017
3 doc(s)
Abortion; Bettencourt, Paul; Campbell, Donna; Hughes, Bryan; Kolkhorst, Lois; Property taxes; School vouchers; Seliger, Kel; Special sessions; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
In special session, Texas Senate's the hare, House is the tortoise
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ramsey, R.
07/25/2017
2 doc(s)
Legislative process
Senate panels OK controversial bills on annexation, tree-cutting
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
07/24/2017
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Campbell, Donna; Creighton, Brandon; Hall, Bob; Local ordinances; Municipal annexation; Schwertner, Charles; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Trees; Whitmire, John
Put children and schools above politics
El Paso Times
Moore, R.
07/23/2017
2 doc(s)
LGBTQ persons; School vouchers
Note to legislators: Your work is done
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Greene, R.
07/23/2017
2 doc(s)
Howard, Donna; Rodríguez, José; Thierry, Shawn; Turner, Chris
Abbott gives lawmakers initial marching orders for special session
Austin American Statesman
Sterling, E.
07/22/2017
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Campus carry; Combs, Susan; Presidential appointments; Special sessions
Texas Senate's speed meant to pressure House on conservative agenda
El Paso Times
Mekelburg, M.
07/22/2017
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Huffman, Joan; Kolkhorst, Lois; Leach, Jeff; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
The Texas Senate, while you were sleeping
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
07/21/2017
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Watson, Kirk
What about our student debt crisis?
Dallas Morning News
Giddings, H.
07/21/2017
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Developmental education; Giddings, Helen; Student loans; White, James
Senate stacks hearings through weekend
Dallas Morning News
Savage, J.
07/21/2017
3 doc(s)
Abortion; Election fraud; LGBTQ persons; Property taxes; School vouchers; Tax and expenditure limits
Legislature braces for busy special session weekend
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
07/21/2017
3 doc(s)
LGBTQ persons
Senate puts pedal to metal with midnight vote, fast hearings
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
07/20/2017
4 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Gonzales, Larry; Hancock, Kelly; Kolkhorst, Lois; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Sunset review process; Tag Rule
Gov. Abbott launches media blitz to ride herd on special session
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
07/20/2017
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Political advertising; Special sessions
Abbott gives lawmakers marching orders for special session
Austin American Statesman
Sterling, E.
07/20/2017
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas; Campus carry; Combs, Susan; Gubernatorial candidates; Special session proclamations; Tax revenue
Patrick shifting special legislative session into high gear
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
07/20/2017
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Patrick, Dan; Rodríguez, José; Special sessions; Taylor, Van
Senate working at breakneck pace to pass special-session agenda
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/20/2017
2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
Garcia, Sylvia; Patrick, Dan; Seliger, Kel; Special sessions; Tag Rule
Senate approves must-pass legislation, opens floodgates for other bills
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/20/2017
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Nelson, Jane; Patrick, Dan; Special session proclamations; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Texas Senate gives initial approval to must-pass "sunset" bill
Wichita Falls Record News
Mekelburg, M.
07/20/2017
2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Sunset review process; Tag Rule; Taylor, Van
Waiving rules, Senate GOP moves fast on key bills
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
07/19/2017
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Anchía, Rafael; Hancock, Kelly; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions; Sunset review process; Tag Rule; Tinderholt, Tony; Zaffirini, Judith
School finance reform should be top priority
Austin American Statesman
Israel, C.
07/19/2017
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Howard, Donna; Israel, Celia; School finance; Special sessions
Lawmakers unified in property tax reform
Houston Chronicle
Marshall, J.
07/19/2017
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Bettencourt, Paul; Creighton, Brandon; Keough, Mark J.; Metcalf, Will; Property taxes; Special sessions; Tax and expenditure limits
Deeply divided Legislature opens special session
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
07/19/2017
3 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Anchía, Rafael; Bettencourt, Paul; LGBTQ persons; Public demonstrations; Rodríguez, José; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sanctuary cities; Special sessions
Expect school finance to be addressed during special session
Houston Chronicle
Bailes, E.
07/19/2017
2 doc(s)
Bailes, Ernest; Special sessions
Republicans run roughshod over Democrats as special session convenes
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/19/2017
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Bettencourt, Paul; Garcia, Sylvia; Menéndez, José; Public demonstrations; Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Taylor, Van; Tinderholt, Tony
Ahead of special session, Abbott and Patrick cast a wary eye at Straus
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
07/18/2017
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Garcia, Sylvia; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Rodríguez, José; Rules of the Texas Senate; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Chris
Overregulation makes Texas dream a California nightmare
Austin American Statesman
Abbott, G.
07/18/2017
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bell, Cecil, Jr.; Buckingham, Dawn; Burton, Konni; Municipal government; Property rights; Workman, Paul
A primer for the special session
Dallas Morning News
Savage, J.
07/18/2017
2 doc(s)
Special sessions
‘Bathroom bill’ targeted by Texas business leaders
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
07/18/2017
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Business climate; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Economic impact; Hall, Bob; LGBTQ persons; Simmons, Ron
Abbott says he’ll call out lawmakers who oppose him at special session
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Smith, M.
07/18/2017
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Patrick, Dan; Politicians' voting records; School finance; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Governor says local governments threatening the Texas brand
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
07/18/2017
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Business climate; IBM; LGBTQ persons; Municipal government; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III; Teachers; Trees
Q&A: What you need to know about the Texas Legislature's special session
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
07/18/2017
3 doc(s)
Special sessions
Abbott vows to publish daily list of lawmakers who oppose his priorities
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/18/2017
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Larson, Lyle; LGBTQ persons; Politicians' voting records; Wu, Gene; Zerwas, John
What’s special about the special session
Austin American Statesman
Silver, J.
07/17/2017
3 doc(s)
Special sessions
Two Views: Session provides a golden opportunity for Texas House
Austin American Statesman
Mackowiak, M.
07/17/2017
2 doc(s)
LGBTQ persons; Phillips, Larry; Simmons, Ron; Special sessions
Two Views: Special session will known as ‘the summer the music died’
Austin American Statesman
Smith, G.
07/17/2017
2 doc(s)
Municipal government; Special sessions
Get Texas teachers a raise
Dallas Morning News
Haynes, C.
07/17/2017
4 doc(s)
School employee salaries; Teacher salaries
Special session will cost Texas taxpayers at least $34,580 a day
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
07/17/2017
3 doc(s)
Birdwell, Brian; Burton, Konni; Collier, Nicole; Hancock, Kelly; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Nelson, Jane; Special session costs; Special sessions; Turner, Chris
Mayor Abbott
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/17/2017
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Municipal government
One-size-fits-all state property tax plan is flawed
Houston Chronicle
Emmett, E.
07/17/2017
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Harris County; Population growth; Property taxes
Business groups await showdown with Republicans on bathroom bills
San Antonio Express News
Fechter, J.
07/17/2017
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Tourism
What to expect from special session
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
07/16/2017
3 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Special sessions
Legislators are back. Isn’t that special?
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
07/16/2017
1 doc(s)
Lubbock, Francis R.; Special sessions
The next big storm
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/16/2017
2 doc(s)
Coastal barrier systems; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood); Tropical storms
Legislature needs to dedicate more funds to schools
Midland Reporter Telegram
Beauchamp, J.
07/16/2017
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Property taxes; School finance
Curtain is rising on Act II in Austin
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/16/2017
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Bettencourt, Paul; Campbell, Donna; Larson, Lyle; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Simmons, Ron; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
No annexation without representation
Dallas Morning News
Harrison, B.
07/15/2017
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Municipal annexation
Straus urges focus on schools, business
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/15/2017
3 doc(s)
Business climate; School finance; Special sessions; State comparisons; Straus, Joe, III
Gov. Abbott will announce bid for a second term Friday in San Antonio
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
07/13/2017
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates
Austin tech industry gears up to fight the bathroom bill
Austin American Statesman
Rockwell, L.
07/13/2017
4 doc(s)
High tech industry; LGBTQ persons
Lawmakers plan to file teacher pay legislation in special session
Austin American Statesman
Sterling, E.
07/13/2017
3 doc(s)
Clardy, Travis; Deshotel, Joe; Game wardens; Police officers; Raymond, Richard Peña; Teacher salaries
Dear Lege: Just pass the ‘sunset’ bill, and we’ll be happy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
07/13/2017
2 doc(s)
Medical Board, Texas; Sunset review process
Abbott expected to announce re-election bid in San Antonio
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/13/2017
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial candidates
Bexar GOP wants Straus replaced as speaker for lack of party fidelity
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
07/12/2017
2 doc(s)
Rinaldi, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Tinderholt, Tony
Legislators warm up for Tuesday start of Texas special session
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
07/12/2017
7 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Greg; Lucio, Eddie, III; Minjarez, Ina; Schofield, Mike; Special sessions
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for roll back of city cellphone ordinances
Austin American Statesman
Barrios, N.
07/12/2017
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Cellular telephones; Local ordinances; Traffic safety
3 bills make session agenda
Dallas Morning News
Dearman, E.
07/12/2017
4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abortion; Campbell, Donna; Capriglione, Giovanni; Creighton, Brandon; González, Mary; Schwertner, Charles; Smithee, John; Springer, Drew
Rep. King to co-author legislation creating school finance commission
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Winter, L.
07/12/2017
4 doc(s)
King, Phil; School finance; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Gov. Abbott’s proclamation unleashes bill filings for special session
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
07/11/2017
5 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Darby, Drew; Hall, Bob; Howard, Donna; Raymond, Richard Peña; Simmons, Ron; Special session proclamations
Abbott finally makes special session official
Dallas Morning News
Grissom, B.
07/11/2017
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Simmons, Ron; Special session proclamations
Abbott formally convenes special session for next week
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A.P. Wire
07/11/2017
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Special session proclamations
Proposed ban on local tree laws worries Galveston leaders
Houston Chronicle
Snyder, M.
07/11/2017
2 doc(s)
Hurricane Ike; Local ordinances; Trees
Lawmakers face a variety of bills as Abbott officially declares special session
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
07/11/2017
2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Special sessions
Abbott’s wish would make roads less safe
San Antonio Express News
Chasnoff, B.
07/11/2017
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Cellular telephones; Local ordinances; Traffic safety
Say bye to 'Absent Abbott' as governor gets hands-on with special session politics
Houston Chronicle
Ward, M.
07/10/2017
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Deshotel, Joe; Gubernatorial powers; Patrick, Dan; Raymond, Richard Peña; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Special session disruptions include a honeymoon, countdown to first baby
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
07/10/2017
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bernal, Diego; Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara; Menéndez, José; Minjarez, Ina; Patrick, Dan; Politicians' families; Rodriguez, Justin; Special sessions; Uresti, Carlos; Zaffirini, Judith
Texas border city considers helping US jail immigrants
San Antonio Express News
Merchant, N.
07/10/2017
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
County jails; El Paso County Jail; Immigration enforcement; Sanctuary cities
Special session could wallop S.A. and Bexar
San Antonio Express News
Wolff, N.
07/10/2017
2 doc(s)
Economic impact; LGBTQ persons; Special sessions; Straus, Joe, III
Property tax relief is legislative priority
Victoria Advocate
Vivian, R.
07/10/2017
3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
Local officials fear state retaliation over 'sanctuary cities' lawsuits
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Mekelburg, M.
07/09/2017
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
González, Mary; Immigration enforcement; Municipal government; Sanctuary cities
Sunset and sine die
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/09/2017
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
LGBTQ persons; Special sessions
Texas needs school finance reform
Victoria Advocate
Editorial
07/09/2017
3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Property taxes; School finance
East Texas teachers take aim at legislators
Longview News-Journal
Shamburger, M.
07/08/2017
1 doc(s)
Clardy, Travis; Hughes, Bryan; Isaac, Jason; Teachers
