Special Session

A version of the bill that would send public money to private schools passed through a Senate committee on Thursday. Gov. Greg Abbott made such legislation one of his top priorities in this fourth special legislative session.

School vouchers and border security are the focus of a special legislative session beginning this week in the Texas Statehouse. Both are key issues for the state's Republican governor.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a special session of the Texas Legislature to address his agenda on a school voucher program, set to start on Oct. 9. But what exactly is a special session? Here's an explainer.

The House passed Senate Bills 2 and 3, providing property tax relief for homeowners and business properties and franchise tax relief for small business owners. The property tax cut, which must be approved by voters in November, would be the largest in Texas history.

Some feel the Senate’s version of the bill offers a good compromise. Time will tell if the House agrees.

It all depends on how many days the Texas Legislature stays in session.

The Texas Legislature just gaveled out of their regular session Monday…and then right back in for a special session. If you’re wondering what’s going on (and what it all means), here’s a guide on what to expect from Texas politics this summer.

In addition to the controversial voting bill, the agenda includes bail reform, restrictions on transgender youth sports participation, and funding for the Legislature itself.

The latest bills contain many measures from a past failed legislative effort that voting rights groups say would make it harder to vote in Texas.

We asked our readers for their questions about the special legislative session that starts Thursday in Texas. These are the answers.

Abbott also listed restrictions on transgender student athletes and restoring funding to the Legislative branch after he vetoed it on the special session agenda.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday put blame on the House — particularly Speaker Joe Straus — for the shortcomings of the special session and left the door…