Texas Tribune: Here’s where the Texas Legislature is on Gov. Abbott’s special session issues
Jul 31, 2017 | News Roundup
July 27 — Gov. Greg Abbott called the 85th Texas Legislature back for a special session beginning July 18, initially to pass legislation needed to keep five state agencies in operation, and then to address a longer list of proposals for everything from restroom regulations to local tree ordinances. The governor opened a total of 20 for consideration; this is our constantly updated look at the Legislature’s progress during the 30-day special session.
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