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Gov. Greg Abbott Points To ‘Abundant’ Hospital Capacity As Texas Continues With Business Reopenings

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 16, 2020 · The state reported Tuesday that the number of people hospitalized who are confirmed to have the coronavirus has reached a new peak of 2,518.

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Posted on May 31, 2023 · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?

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Abbott backs Phelan’s property tax cut plan, spurring ire from Patrick

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Posted on May 31, 2023 · The House passed a bill without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s preferred increase to homestead exemptions — then abruptly adjourned for the special session. That basically tells the Senate to take the House bill Gov. Greg Abbott backs or leave it.

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues

Alejandro Serrano, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions.

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Bills target Harris County elections (May 23, 2023)

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