Gov. Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to meet in committees to work on a plan to better protect students in schools following last week's mass shooting in Uvalde.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to work on a plan to protect students following last week’s mass shooting in Uvalde.
On Wednesday, the governor sent a letter to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Texas Senate, and House Speaker Dad Phelan requesting that legislative leaders meet in special legislative committees. His priorities include school safety, mental health, social media, police training and firearm safety.
The Republican-led committees will send recommendations for new laws to the governor and legislature."As Texans mourn the tragedy that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last week, we as a State must reassess the twin issues of school safety and mass violence," reads the letter. "As leaders, we must come together at this time to provide solutions to protect all Texans. Accordingly, I hereby request that each of you convene a special legislative committee.
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