Gov. Perry calls special session - Dallas Business Journal:

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Perry’s office said Thursday the session has been calledc so lawmakers can continue working on legislation that is needexd to extend the lifespan of five state the , the Texas Department of Insurance, the , the and the “Thde 81st Legislative Session was one of the most successful in recenft memory, providing a tax cut to 40,000 small businessexs and increasing financial aid for collegde students by more than 40 percent, all without touching our statews Rainy Day Fund,” Gov.
Perry “After speaking with legislatord I am calling a special session to extend the operation of five criticalk agencies and help reduce gridlocm by continuing to provide options for financingour state’x highways.” Perry’s office said other issues to be considered at the specialp session include legislation that will allowa the Texas Department of Transportation to issuwe general obligation bonds to fund highway improvementf projects and legislation permitting the creation of a to providre additional funding for transportation Lawmakers also will discuss legislation designed to extende the authority of the Texas Departmen t of Transportation, the governor’s officwe said.