Gov. Abbott calls special session on school choice, border, vaccine mandates
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AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a third special session of the 88th Texas Legislature to begin on Monday.
The governor put out a list of potential legislation for state lawmakers to consider:
- School choice
- Authorizing all licensed peace officers to remove migrants who entered the country illegally from Texas
- Increase penalties for those who illegally smuggle people into the state or operate a stash house
- Provide more funding for the construction, operation and maintenance of border barriers
- Prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers
- Legislation concerning public safety, security, environmental quality, and property ownership in areas like the Colony Ridge development in Liberty County, Texas.
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"I look forward to working with my partners in the Legislature to address these critical issues," said Gov. Abbott in a statement.
The special session is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Monday.