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Sine Die day and Texas SB 1029 (adult trans care ban) did not pass (Original Post) LostOne4Ever May 2023 OP
I hope so, too. Laffy Kat May 2023 #1
I have an online friend from there LostOne4Ever May 2023 #2
We have our problems, of course *cough Boebert*, but she's going to lose next year. Laffy Kat May 2023 #3
The first special session is for property tax reform and border security LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #4
I hope that stays the case vercetti2021 May 2023 #5
I can't leave right now either LostOne4Ever May 2023 #6
Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session for property tax reform, border security LetMyPeopleVote May 2023 #7

Laffy Kat

(16,528 posts)
3. We have our problems, of course *cough Boebert*, but she's going to lose next year.
Tue May 30, 2023, 12:06 AM
May 2023

Gov. Polis is doing a good job. I live in Boulder County, by far the bluest area in the state, although sadly, the property values are out-of-sight right now.

LetMyPeopleVote

(154,840 posts)
4. The first special session is for property tax reform and border security
Tue May 30, 2023, 12:14 AM
May 2023

Greg will probably call another special session in the fall for school vouchers. Greg will not hold a special secession on school vouchers in the summer when teachers will swarm the Capitol


vercetti2021

(10,403 posts)
5. I hope that stays the case
Tue May 30, 2023, 12:18 AM
May 2023

I cannot leave Texas right now and losing my care would push me back to suicide tendencies.

LostOne4Ever

(9,597 posts)
6. I can't leave right now either
Tue May 30, 2023, 12:31 AM
May 2023

I was/am planning to start HRT his month.

My hope is that they passed enough stuff that they are satisfied enough to let us live till the next session setting their sights on other targets.

LetMyPeopleVote

(154,840 posts)
7. Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session for property tax reform, border security
Tue May 30, 2023, 12:31 AM
May 2023



https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/abbott-calls-texas-lawmakers-back-special-session-18124917.php?utm_campaign=sftwitter&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral

Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering the Texas Legislature back into a special session starting immediately after the House and Senate failed to pass any meaningful property tax reform on the final day of the regular session.

Abbott said the special session, which started at 9 p.m. on Monday, will only focus on property tax cuts and border security but promised more special sessions later this year to address a host of other priorities the Legislature failed to deliver on.

“Several special sessions will be required,” he said. “To ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, only a few will be added each session.”......

Special sessions can last a maximum of 30 days, though lawmakers aren't required to meet for that long. Some special sessions in Texas history have lasted only 1 day with the Legislature refusing to pass a governor's priorities. The Texas Constitution only allows lawmakers to take up what Abbott puts on the agenda

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