Gov. Greg Abbott Announces Immediate Special Session

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced an immediate special session that will focus on property taxes and border security, beginning tonight. This announcement comes after the Lt. Governor of Texas sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott urging a number of bills to be considered in a special session call on Monday. The letter was released around 5:30 p.m. Monday, the final day of the legislative session. The Texas House adjourned around 6 p.m. Monday, while the Texas Senate around 6:40 p.m. with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick telling lawmakers to...