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Gov. Abbott slams House, doesn't rule out second special session

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday put blame on the House — particularly Speaker Joe Straus — for the shortcomings of the special session and left the door open to calling another one.

By PATRICK SVITEK, The Texas Tribune
Posted 8/16/17

Greg Abbott on Wednesday put blame on the House — particularly Speaker Joe Straus — for the shortcomings of the special session and left the door open to calling another one.

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