1st special legislative session focused on border, property taxes

Texas Legislature starts special session with House, Senate at odds over property tax cuts

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays the blame for the Legislature's impasse over the promised property tax cut on his fellow Republican, Speaker Dade Phelan.

Watch Live: Texas House holds special legislative session

Special Session #1 begins Tuesday for Texas Legislature

Gov. Abbott calls Texas Legislature for a special session, prioritizing property tax relief and border security measures.

1st special legislative session focused on border, property taxes

Session got underway at 9 p.m. Monday.

Watch a Texas Tribune conversation on the 2023 regular legislative session

In a live edition of TribCast, the Tribune’s weekly podcast, we discussed the outcomes of the regular session, what’s happening in the current special session and more.

Special session to address property tax

With the regular legislative session ending without promised tax relief, a special session got under way Monday. Some proposals appear to be off the table now and county tax bills might need to change depending on when and what Governor…