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by Flightmare
Fri Aug 25, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
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Re: 2017 Special Session called

Ameer wrote: I have no objection to making renters with kids in school pay their fair share.
I assure you, no sane property owner is paying the property taxes for the renters without factoring that into the cost of rent.
by Flightmare
Wed Aug 16, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

Re: 2017 Special Session called

RPBrown wrote:Well, Straus strikes again. Seems the governors property tax bill was one that got left hanging in the special session and Straus closed it out early. When are they going to get rid of him?
I believe there is a republican caucus meeting this morning to discuss that. Unfortunately, I believe Straus has JUST enough republicans in his pocket to side with the democrats and retain his position. I hope I am wrong.
by Flightmare
Sun Aug 06, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

Re: 2017 Special Session called

srothstein wrote:
SewTexas wrote:Also there's a rumor that Abbott is considering just stringing special Sessions together until the next election to keep them from raising money for their elections.
I doubt this is more than some enemy spreading rumors. Abbott already announced that this would be the only special session when he called it. He said if they could not get his agenda done during that time, they weren't "trying" (I read that as they would not ever agree).
One of the items on his agenda was the sunset legislation reauthorizing the Texas Medical Board. This is a MUST pass item, and will result in another session if it does not pass.
by Flightmare
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

Re: 2017 Special Session called

My understanding is also that neither chamber has passed any legislation submitted by the other. Patrick and Straus are NOT getting along.
by Flightmare
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

Re: 2017 Special Session called

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I'd say Straus is not happy about being called back and has been dragging his feet. Meanwhile, Patrick and the Senate seem to be firing on all cylinders.
by Flightmare
Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

Re: 2017 Special Session called

ELB wrote:I shed no tears for them or their compensation, but saying they deliberately drag things out to get paid for a Special Session is not correct.
:iagree:
I know several that would prefer to be home with families and spending time with kids and grandkids.
by Flightmare
Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

Re: 2017 Special Session called

Special Session begins today.
by Flightmare
Tue Jun 06, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

Re: 2017 Special Session called

Kolamer wrote:"The Texas Republican Party executive committee on Tuesday sent Abbott a letter with an even bigger proposed agenda. In addition to the bathroom and tax measures, the nearly 60 GOP authors said they want lawmakers to vote on bills that would allow Texans to carry guns without licenses; abolish abortion and refuse to follow federal rules and court orders that allow the procedure; and allow parents to use taxpayer money to send their children to private schools."

I am actually surprised to see this on here. I didn't think think this would get any attention if there was a special session.
I didn't hear anything related to the 2nd amendment mentioned in his online address
by Flightmare
Tue Jun 06, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: 2017 Texas Legislative Session
Topic: 2017 Special Session called
Replies: 80
Views: 37770

2017 Special Session called

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-l ... me-session
Gov. Greg Abbott will force lawmakers back to the Capitol on July 18 to complete business left undone in the 140-day legislative session that ended Memorial Day.

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