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Updated: 11:09 AM Jul 1, 2009
Texas Special Session Begins
Texas lawmakers have convened the special legislative session in Austin.
Posted: 10:58 AM Jul 1, 2009Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kbtx.com |
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas lawmakers have convened the special legislative session in Austin.
The Texas House gaveled in just after 10 a.m. Wednesday to kick things off. The plan for this session - which Gov. Rick Perry called after the regular session ended June 1 - is to wrap things up quickly, the governor says.
Perry called called to extend the shelf life of some critical state agencies and allow the Department of Transportation to issue $2 billion in bonds for building roads. Perry says the unfinished business from the regular session can be done in time for the holiday weekend.
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Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Navasota
on Jul 1, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Now ain't it just like slick ole Perry to do his sneaky tricks to get what he wants.You can bet the taxpayers best interest is the last thing on his mind.He's looking out for HIS best interest! As usual.
Posted by: DaMouse
Location: Bryan
on Jul 1, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Ain't it nice to have a job where you can get extra money by not doing your job on time?
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