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82nd 1st Called Session
May 31, 2011 - June 29, 2011

Leadership

Governor: Rick Perry
Lieutenant Governor: David Dewhurst
Speaker(s) of the House: Joe Straus 

Special Session Topics

  • consider legislation related to health care cost containment, access to services through managed care, and the creation of economic and structural incentives to improve the quality for Medicaid services. [Mon May 30, 2011]
  • consider legislation relating to fiscal matters necessary for the implementation of House Bill No. 1 as passed by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, including measures that will allow school districts to operate more efficiently. [Mon May 30, 2011]
  • consider legislation related to congressional redistricting. [Tue May 31, 2011]
  • consider the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. [Fri Jun 3, 2011]
  • consider use of the federal Secure Communities Program by law enforcement agencies, the issuance of driver's licenses and personal identification certificates, and the abolishment of sanctuary cities in Texas. [Tue Jun 7, 2011]
  • consider legislation related to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation. [Mon Jun 20, 2011]

Bill statistics for the 82nd Legislature, First Called Session

Status HB HCR HJR HR SB SCR SJR SR Total
HB & SB
Total
Filed 76 18 4 285 38 6 3 144 114 574
Passed 2 10 0 284 6 4 0 142 8 448
Vetoed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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