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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
William Melhado and Brian Lopez

Gov. Greg Abbott orders special lawmaking session to begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the recent 88th Legislative Session to an audience at the Texas Public Policy Foundation offices in Austin, on June 2, 2023. Abbott recounted policy victories in regards to fentanyl and the border crisis, as well as limiting gender affirming care and banning DEI practices in higher education. Abbott ended the event by promising to call a special session for school choice, after the current special session for property tax resolves.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the recent 88th Legislative Session to an audience at the Texas Public Policy Foundation offices in Austin, on June 2, 2023. Abbott ended the event by promising to call a special session for school choice. (Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune)

Gov. Greg Abbott has notified the Texas Legislature that a third special session will begin on Oct. 9.

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