Floods, abortion and THC: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces packed special session agenda

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July 9, 2025

[#item_full_content] On Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his official proclamation announcing a special legislative session. Texas lawmakers will be back in Austin starting on July 21. The session, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC, now includes several emergency preparedness topics. Read More

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