June 27, 2021 Abbott Announces Special Session Starting July 8by Brandon Waltens Just a few weeks after the regular legislative session came to a close, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the first of multiple special sessions would be set to begin on July 8. While the Legislature meets for 140 days every two years, the governor can call a special session lasting up to 30 days at a time on items he chooses. StatewideExecutive Agency Defies Legislature, Creates ‘Equity’ OfficeAn executive agency acted of its own accord to establish an office of health equity with federal taxpayer dollars. Abbott’s Signals on What Could Be on a Special Session AgendaWhile the governor has not given specifics as to what will be on the agenda, we can speculate based on his past comments. LocalFort Worth Citizens Rally Against Critical Race Theory“Texans are now acutely aware of the sinister implications of the push of critical race theory in our schools, in our corporations, and in our military forces.” Edinburg Mayor, City Council Support Outlawing AbortionsThe move to make Edinburg a sanctuary city for the unborn comes amid growing buzz over the RGV’s changing politics. FederalRep. Ronny Jackson Calls on Biden to Take Cognitive TestFour Texas Republicans signed a letter requesting Biden take a cognitive test due to “mental decline and forgetfulness.” Biden’s IRS Targets Texas Christian Group Because the Bible is “Affiliated with the Republican Party”“The [Internal Revenue Service] states in an official letter that Biblical values are exclusively Republican.” Quoting...“Do right and risk the consequences.” - Sam Houston |