August 6, 2013 •
Texas Third Special Session Adjourned
Yesterday, the Texas Legislature adjourned its third special session sine die.
Governor Rick Perry had called the special session to consider legislation relating to the funding of transportation infrastructure projects. According to KVIA.com, the Legislature passed a constitutional amendment boosting transportation spending with money coming from oil and gas revenues diverted away from the state’s Rainy Day Fund. The amendment will be voted on next year by the state’s voters.
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