Texas Gov. Rick Perry Calls Special Session for Late-Term Abortion Ban

by Steven Ertelt | Austin, Texas | LifeNews.com | 6/26/13

Texas Governor Rick Perry has issued a call for a special session of the Texas legislature to pass a bill that would ban late-term abortions and hold abortion facilities accountable.

Perry also put other political issues in the special session, which is set to begin July 1.

“I am calling the Legislature back into session because too much important work remains undone for the people of Texas. Through their duly elected representatives, the citizens of our state have made crystal clear their priorities for our great state,” Perry said. “Texans value life and want to protect women and the unborn. Texans want a transportation system that keeps them moving. Texans want a court system that is fair and just. We will not allow the breakdown of decorum and decency to prevent us from doing what the people of this state hired us to do.”

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst thanked Perry and said in a statement: “I congratulate Gov. Perry for his decision to call a second special session to address the issues derailed by the actions of an angry mob in the closing moments of the first. Texas is unlike any other state because our leaders are willing to stand up in the face of pressure from Washington and special interest groups in the pursuit of freedom. I look forward to seeing the members of the Legislature on July 1st as we once again take up our charge to advocate for all of Texas and put the finishing touches on one of the most successful sessions in decades.” Continued

Let’s support the work of Common Sense Alliance and the other challengers to the SJC CAO. Consider attending the last day of hearings Wed and show your support. There will be no public speaking time but you will see how this process is churning and learn a thing or two.

  Today I saw CSA and the FOSJ both request the CAO go back to the county.  Different reasons of course. The GMH Board must follow specific guidelines for these challenges. CSA’s Atty Mackey is doing a great job and working very hard. He is impressive.

 Tomorrow’s hearing begins at 9:00 Am in the County Council Chambers. You can also watch the video recording if you prefer.

 From the SJC Gov website:

 Growth Management Hearings Board Hearing Scheduled in Friday Harbor June 24-26

The hearings will be available via live streaming in the Council Video section of the San Juan County Website.

Click for more details

 For the good of our county,
Michelle

Have you been listening to the State Legislature’s Special Session issue’s? The main issue we are told is the budget but listen carefully. Settling the budget is being used as a bargaining tool to get other bills through this session.The Senate budget puts educational spending first, balances the budget and does not raise taxes. The Democrat majority house is holding the process hostage as they want to include many social service tax raising items.The Senate Republicans are also working to pass a workers comp measure favoring business ( when was the last time that was done?),an education measure making it harder to just move a bad teacher to a new school, and a repeal of the death tax.So lets call today!

Rep. Kristine Lytton(d) (360) 786-7800
Rep. Jeff Morris(d)360-786-7970
Sen.Kevin Ranker(d)(360) 786-7678

Ask our Representatives to pass the Senate budget,pass the workers comp measure,pass the education bill and repeal the death tax.

For details see Senator Doug Erickson’s article from his website senatordougerickson.com

Senate budget prioritizes education, government reform – without new taxes