Straus: Length of session "just right"
House Speaker Joe Straus, speaking to reporters after the House adjourned this afternoon, said the two-day length of the special session “was just right.” He said the fact that two measures … MORE | COMMENTS (2)
Senate, House adjourn sine die
The Texas House has just adjourned sine die, ending the special legislative session that began yesterday morning. About five minutes earlier, the Senate passed House Bill 1, a road-building bond bill, … MORE | COMMENTS (16)
Perry planning to attend tea parties in four burgs including Austin
Gov. Rick Perry, who was energized while speaking to an April “tea party” rally outside Austin’s City Hall, plans to give a few of this week’s parties a whirl. His office confirms … MORE | COMMENTS (5)
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In just 30 hours, Legislature sends 2 of 3 bills to Perry, then adournsAfter less than 30 hours of fast lawmaking, the Texas Legislature adjourned Thursday having resolved two of the three problems Gov. Rick Perry wanted them to fix.
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