Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a third special session of the state legislature, this time it's to deal with redistricting.
The list of items on Abbott's agenda include:
Legislation relating to the apportionment of the State of Texas into districts
used to elect members of the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas
Senate, the State Board of Education, and the United States House of
Representatives.
Legislation providing appropriations from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Pub. L. No. 1 17-2.
Legislation identical to Senate Bill 29 as passed by the Texas Senate in the 87th Legislature, Regular Session, disallowing a student from competing in University Interscholastic League athletic competitions designated for the sex opposite to the student’s sex at birth.
Legislation regarding whether any state or local governmental entities in Texas can mandate that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine and, if so, what exemptions should apply to such mandate.
Legislation similar to Senate Bill 474 as passed by 87th Legislature, Regular Session, but that addresses the concerns expressed in the governor’s veto statement.
Such other subjects as may be submitted by the Governor from time to time after the session convenes. The session will start on Monday, September 20th.
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