AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- The 87th Texas Legislature will be back at the Capitol for a third special session later this month, with Gov. Greg Abbott calling lawmakers back beginning Sept. 20.
"The Texas Legislature now has the opportunity to redraw legislative and congressional districts in accordance with the new census numbers," said Governor Abbott. "In addition to redistricting, there are still issues remaining that are critical to building a stronger and brighter future for all Texans."
In addition to the redistricting effort, Abbott has placed the following items on the call for lawmakers to address:
*Legislation providing appropriations of some $16 billion in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
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*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 the 87th Legislature, Regular Session, which aimed to ban tethering dogs outside with heavy chains. Abbott vetoed the bill following the regular session.
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