Gov. Perry Adds Congressional Redistricting to Special Session Call

Gov. Rick Perry today announced the addition of legislation relating to congressional redistricting to the special session of the Texas Legislature.

On Monday, the governor called a special session of the Legislature to consider:
• Legislation relating to fiscal matters necessary for the implementation of House Bill No. 1 as passed by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, including measures that will allow school districts to operate more efficiently.
• Legislation relating to healthcare cost containment, access to services through managed care, and the creation of economic and structural incentives to improve the quality of Medicaid services.

View the Governor's Original Proclamation announcing the special session.