Gov. Greg Abbott includes voting restrictions, critical race theory and rules for transgender

[TexasTowelie]

Gov. Greg Abbott includes voting restrictions, critical race theory and rules for transgender student athletes on special legislative session agenda

by Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune


Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the special legislative session that begins Thursday, asking lawmakers to prioritize 11 issues that largely appeal to conservatives who wanted more out of the regular session.

The announcement of the agenda came just over 24 hours before lawmakers are set to reconvene in Austin.

The agenda includes Abbott's priority bills related to overhauling Texas elections and the bail system, as well as pushing back against social media “censorship” of Texans and the teaching of critical race theory in schools. Most of those issues were anticipated after they did not pass during the regular session and Abbott faced pressure to revive them or had already committed to bringing them back.

"The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success for the people of Texas, but we have unfinished business to ensure that Texas remains the most exceptional state in America," Abbott said in a statement.

Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/02/texas-special-session-greg-abbott/

[applegrove]

1. So no choosing, hearing or playing.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. That's their idea of freedom.

[abqtommy]

3. Abbot and the reTHUGS know the only way they can win is if they make sure the fix is in.