Lawmakers file dozens of bills as Abbott officially calls special session

Within hours of Gov. Greg Abbott issuing his proclamation announcing next week's special session, lawmakers had filed dozens of bills including two so-called bathroom bills.

ANDY DUEHREN and SHANNON NAJMABADI, Texas Tribune
Posted 7/10/17

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a declaration for a special session of the Texas Legislature Monday, formally inviting lawmakers back to Austin to pass “sunset legislation” that will keep several key …

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