Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is hosting a press conference at 2:30 p.m. The topic? He hasn’t said yet — but we’re betting it’s an announcement on a special legislative session.
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Take a closer look at the budget Texas lawmakers just passed
Did the Texas Legislature boost funding for border security? What about public education? Did they dip into the Rainy Day Fund? Here’s a wide-angle look at what’s in the $217 billion budget the two chambers ultimately settled on.
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State Government
Abbott cites property tax “shortcoming” as potential special session looms
As speculation looms of a special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that state lawmakers didn’t adequately address the issue of property tax relief.
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Economy
Analysis: “Texas Miracle” comes down to earth
In their just-ended legislative session, Texas lawmakers mowed through a list of politically divisive issues that could have lasting effects on how others see a state that’s been known for years as a mecca for business.
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State Government
Abbott pushes back announcement on special session
An announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott on whether he will call a special session is unlikely to happen before next week.
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State Government
Lawmakers cap session with scuffle over immigration (video)
Things got heated on the Texas House floor on the last day of the legislative session.
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Public Education
Texas school districts cut costs to avoid closure as state funding cuts loom
Superintendents in hundreds of Texas school districts rely on a pot of state funds that expires in September. Without drastic cost-saving measures, some districts are worried they may have to shut down.
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State Government
Analysis: A governor’s executive order doesn’t go very far in Texas
As Texas legislators began to speculate about whether and when they will be called into a special session for unfinished business, lawyers and others started looking for ways to avoid it. The simplest idea — an executive order — won’t work.
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Criminal Justice
San Antonio, Austin suing Texas over immigration law
The cities of San Antonio and Austin have announced they will file suit to stop the state’s new immigration enforcement law, Senate Bill 4.
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Politics
Gov. Abbott signs bill to eliminate straight-ticket voting beginning in 2020
After years of Texas voters having the option to vote for an entire party’s slate in one fell swoop, the straight-ticket option will be no longer available beginning in 2020 under a bill Gov. Greg Abbott signed Thursday.
