special session of the Texas Legislature Archives - San Antonio Report

Texas House advances rewrite of state’s bail system

by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune August 28, 2021August 28, 2021

Senate Bill 6, which would require people accused of violent crimes to put up cash to get out of jail, tentatively passed the House.

After a nearly six-week exodus over GOP voting bill, enough Democrats return to Texas House to resume work

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

Another special session to pass a GOP voting bill started without a quorum. This time it’s unclear if Democrats will stay away.

by Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune, Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott announces special legislative session starting Saturday

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

Abbott includes voting restrictions, critical race theory and rules for transgender student athletes on special legislative session agenda

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Texas ‘Bathroom Bill’ Appears To Be All but Dead in Special Session

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune August 11, 2017

Texas House Approves ‘Compromise’ City Annexation Bill

by Kirby Wilson August 11, 2017January 31, 2018

(from left) Austin Mayor Steve Adler, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, and Austin Councilman Greg Casar (D4) approach the protest outside the John H Wood United States Courthouse.

As Mayor and Governor Meet, a State-Cities Clash Deepens

by Robert Rivard August 6, 2017December 5, 2019