Third Special Session Coming For The Texas Legislature

This week in Texas politics with the Texas Tribune.

By Alexandra Hart & Wells DunbarSeptember 10, 2021 7:17 am, , ,

It’s time for the week that was in Texas politics with James Barragán, political reporter for The Texas Tribune.

Is the third time the charm?

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a third special legislative session set to begin September 20.

“The main topic on the call is redistricting,” Barragán said “That s the main course, but there’s also issues around COVID.”

For more on what’s to expect this third special session, plus continuing reaction to the state’s new election restrictions and the latest in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud case, listen to the our interview in the player above.

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