Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for the Texas Legislature’s second special session to address three new issues. The Governor communicated these additions in a message sent to lawmakers.
“Today I am expanding the agenda for the second special session to include important issues that will benefit Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “First, we need to ensure that rogue lawmakers cannot hijack the important business of Texans during a legislative session by fleeing the state. Additionally, Texans should have increased access to the benefits of Ivermectin. Finally, we need to ensure appropriate studies are conducted to protect the health of East Texas aquifers.”
The additional items now on the agenda are: legislation that would establish penalties or punishments for legislators who intentionally leave during a session; legislation permitting individuals to purchase Ivermectin at pharmacies; and legislation directing the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a groundwater study of East Texas aquifers before certain permits or permit amendments are issued by groundwater conservation districts.
