Texas Legislature's special session ends without deal on property taxes

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Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a flurry of bills to protest the impasse, has called a second 30-day session. Texas txlege GregAbbott TexasPolitics PropertyTaxes TexasRepublicans

Gov. Greg Abbott's first special session of 2023 ended with nothing being passed.

Meanwhile, Gov. Greg Abbott called for a second special session during which property taxes — one his legislative priorities — will be the sole focus. The Republican governor vetoed nearly 80 bills over the past few days to signal his displeasure that lawmakers weren't able to come to an agreement. In an emailed statement, Abbott signaled that he still wants to stick to his favored plan, which tax wonks refer to as"compression."

 

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