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Gov. Greg Abbott calls Texas special session to begin July 21 on floods, testing, taxes and other items
Summary
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation calling a special legislative session to convene at noon Monday, July 21, 2025, in Austin to consider measures on flood preparedness and response, school assessment changes, property-tax limits and other topics; the Texas Senate recessed shortly after the proclamation was read.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a proclamation calling a special session of the Texas Legislature to convene at 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, in Austin to consider measures on flood preparedness and response, school assessment and accountability, property-tax limits and other specified topics, the secretary of the Senate read on the chamber floor.
The proclamation — read into the record by the secretary of the Senate — said lawmakers should consider legislation to improve early-warning systems and preparedness infrastructure in flood-prone areas, strengthen emergency communications and response systems, and provide…
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