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financial assistance for the Agua Special Utility District (Agua SUD) for the construction of a major water system
such as English as a Second Language teachers,
Special Education teachers, coaches, and librarians.
Artificial Intelligence Guidance … equitably distribute what supportive housing supply we have.
Special Purpose Districts
There are thousands of special purpose districts
Senate during the 89th Texas Legislature’s First Special Session
Bonds (TRBs), supported by Senator Hinojosa during a special session in 2021.
The building is designed to meet
89th Texas Legislature’s Regular and Special Sessions, making her the highest bill-passing legislator for six consecutive
burden, then it’s all
worth it.
“A special thank you to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
break since most
Available Workforce Education Fund as special funds in the state treasury to other inventory
well done to Wendy Lapeyrolerie!
2. Second special session ends
Early this month, both chambers of the Legislature … adjourned the second called special session this
year. By the end of the session, the Legislature passed
Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa 89th Legislature, Second Called Special Session Legislative Report, September 2025
The First Called Special … Mystic located in Kerr County. The First Called Special Session ended without any bills passing
final days of the 89th 2nd Called Special Session, the Texas House gave final passage to House Bill
This month the Legislature began our Second Called Special Session. We again have 30 days to
complete … 91st day after the last day of the special legislative
session. To learn more about the new maps
Senate and House chambers during the Second Called Special Session of the 89th Legislature. SB 3, a priority … several House bills making its way through the special session, to provide Texans with lifesaving flood response
Bettencourt’s Bill to Stop Political Fundraising During Special Sessions Passes Senate … Patrick Priority Filed during 2nd called 89th Special Session
Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed legislation
this fight against redistricting. During the first
special session, House Democrats broke quorum and stopped this bill
AUSTIN, TX — During the Second Called 89th Special Session by Governor Greg Abbott, The Texas Senate has passed
Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Sen. Bettencourt starts 2nd 89th Special Session with a “Hat-Trick” of Bills Passing Committee … During the 89th Legislature’s 2nd Called Special Session, convened by Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Paul Bettencourt
Friday, August 15, 2025, ending the First Called Special Session. Governor Abbott also announced that he would immediately … same day to begin the Second Called Special Session with the same agenda.
In light of the statement
forever, and the Governor will call as many special sessions as needed to prevail. Our greatest hope … redistricting would be argued anew during the second special session expected to convene on Friday, we reserved
Governor Dan Patrick, during the 89th First Called Special Session by Governor Greg Abbott. The bill lowers
Files Identical STAAR Test Replacement Bill in 89th Special
Bill Replaces STAAR with 3 Instructionally Supportive Tests & Restores … replacement legislation, Senate Bill 8, in the 89th Special Session called by Governor Greg Abbott, identical to House
JOHNSON FILES COMPREHENSIVE SET OF
CANNABIS LEGISLATION DURING SPECIAL SESSION
AUSTIN, TX — Senator Nathan Johnson filed two bills … special session that together present a
comprehensive cannabis reform package, designed to create a regulatory framework
accessibility
Austin, Texas – Today, the Texas Senate Special Committee on Redistricting held a regional public hearing focused
blind.” However, when Governor Abbott called for a special legislative session starting July 21 to redraw the maps … impacted by the decisions made during this special session. We must speak up to ensure our voices
floods, which are a focus of the upcoming Special Session of the Texas Legislature.
“I am grateful … will examine the following items on the impending special session call:
Flood Warning Systems
Flood Emergency Communications
Relief
committee will begin its work during the special legislative session starting Monday, July
21. Senator Blanco’s appointment