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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
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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.