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Lawmakers are expected to return to the capitol at 1 p.m. Oct. 9, Abbott said. He also asked them to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates from private employers.

On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott called the third special session of the year, to start next week on Monday. Abbott's priority legislation to pass school vouchers, and other legislation related to immigration that failed to pass in the regular session is up on the agenda this time around.

During his upcoming trip, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will achieve another milestone by addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress for the second time, making him the first Indian Prime Minister to accomplish this feat

Amarillo area Our Town briefs for the week of July 31

Texas’ Session ended without the Texas Legislature codifying any law related to Executive Order GA-40, which prohibits entities from compelling COVID-19 vaccinations. Will not reconvene until January 2023—meaning Executive Order is unlikely to become state law.

The official reason for Tuesday night’s vote by the Jan. 6 committee was to start the uncertain process of holding Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress.

Former President Donald Trump had zeroed in on the legislation in messaging to his...

Governor Greg Abbott Monday this week issued an executive order stating that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19.

Governor Greg Abbott Monday this week issued an executive order stating that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19.

Governor Greg Abbott Monday this week issued an executive order stating that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19.