Gov. Abbott announces immediate special session agenda

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced special session #1 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 9:00 PM on Monday, May 29. Governor Abbott issued the following statement: “I will soon be signing laws that advance our state and the future of all Texans, including laws that:

• End COVID restrictions and mandates;

• Provide more than $5.1 billion to secure the border and fund the Texas National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the border wall;