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| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Special sessions and years | Table with beginning and end dates of special sessions, as well as links to gubernatorial proclamations and topics. |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Answers to questions regarding timing, topics, and rules. |
| Statutory authority | Annotated links to articles in the Texas Constitution pertaining to special sessions. |
| House Rules | Annotated links to the Rules of the Texas House of Representatives pertaining to special sessions. |
| Senate Rules | Annotated links to the Rules of the Texas Senate pertaining to special sessions. |
| Texas Attorney General Opinions | Annotated links to Attorney General Opinions with subject matter pertaining to special sessions. |
| Bibliography | A comprehensive, annotated list of items in the Legislative Reference Library's collection that cover many aspects of special sessions. Items are available upon request. |
Search special session topics from Governor's proclamations: