Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) called a second special session on Friday after state lawmakers gaveled out their first special session earlier in the morning amid the ongoing redistricting battle.
“Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to benefit the lives of Texans,” Abbott said in a statement.
“Numerous other bills to cut property taxes, support human trafficking survivors, eliminate the STAAR test, establish commonsense THC regulations, and many others have all been brought to a halt because because Democrats refuse to show up for work,” he explained. “We will not back down from this fight. That’s why I am calling them back today to finish the job. I will continue to use all necessary tools to ensure Texas delivers results for Texans.”
Earlier Friday, lawmakers from the Texas House and Senate adjourned, ending their first 30-day special session. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) suggested to lawmakers they remain nearby because the governor was expected to call a second special session soon.
Texas Democrats sought to make Texas Republicans’ gaveling out a win, with the state House caucus writing in a post on the social platform X “BREAKING: After we issued our conditions to return home yesterday, Texas Republicans have given in and ended their corrupt special session.
Earlier this week, the Texas Attorney General revealed he’s working towards throwing Democrat politician Beto O’Rourke behind bars over his role in helping fundraise for the Democrats who fled the Lone Star State. (RELATED: Texas AG Seeks To Jail Beto O’Rourke Over Fundraising For AWOL Democrats)
In a statement released Tuesday, AG Ken Paxton said O’Rourke “blatantly” violated a restraining order when he continued to raise money for the lawmakers who fled Texas amid a contentious redestricting battle.
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