HOUSTON (KIAH) — Governor Greg Abbott is actively preparing to expand the agenda for the second Special Session of the 89th Texas Legislature, with a strategic plan to integrate new legislation.
They are specifically designed to strengthen public safety and to guarantee fair and secure conduct of the upcoming Texas elections.
The additions to the session's agenda address the following: • Legislation to prohibit same day voter registration in Texas • Legislation authorizing contracts with sheriffs and constables for the provision of law enforcement services and legislation relating to the appropriation or transfer of funds to or from a law enforcement agency
This second special session of the 89th Texas Legislature began on Friday, August 15, 2025, immediately after the first special