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June 5, 2017

Title: Rules for Special Sessions
Topic: Rules for Special Sessions

Discussed by Reverend Dave Welch
with US Pastor Council (US Pastor Council)

Part 1 of 2

Dave Welch is the Director of the Houston Pastor Council. He is very knowledgeable in all things politics, especially in Texas. Today, he will be discussing what transpires before and during a Special Session in the Texas Legislature.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the Governor have to wait twenty days after the end of the regular session before calling a Special Session?

Is the Governor required to give members of the Legislature advance notice before calling and convening a Special Session?

Can the Legislature consider any issue during a Special Session? And, can more than one issue be covered in a Special Session?

Is the Governor allowed to add more issues to be considered after the Special Session has started?

BONUS FACT: 153 issues were discussed during the 43rd Special Session!

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Rules for Special Sessions
Topic: Rules for Special Sessions

Discussed by Reverend Dave Welch
with US Pastor Council (US Pastor Council)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there a limit on the number of Special Sessions that can be called between regular Legislative Sessions?

How much does a Special Session cost the taxpayers?

Does there have to be a break between Special Sessions?

Can the Governor call only one chamber of the Legislature into a Special Session?

What issues does Pastor Welch hope to see discussed during a Special Session?

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