Texas House Fails to Pass School Vouchers or Border Security in Third Special Session

The Texas House adjourned its third special legislative session without passing school vouchers or border security bills, which were Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities. The session was marked by bitter infighting between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan, resulting in only two out of the initial five items on the governor's agenda being passed. Abbott plans to call a fourth special session, but breaking the stalemate is uncertain. The House's inaction on vouchers strained the relationship between Patrick and Phelan, and several border security bills also failed to pass. Abbott now faces the prospect of a fourth special session where lawmakers will focus on issues other than his top priority.