STATE LEGISLATURE

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Gov. Greg Abbott should call lawmakers back for a fourth special session

In a tweet, Patrick said he supported Abbott calling lawmakers back to Austin to increase the penalty for illegal voting and approve a “forensic audit bill.”

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Posted 10/20/21

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushed Wednesday for a fourth special session on two elections-related issues that did not get passed in the third special session that ended earlier this week. Gov. Greg …

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