Explanation: The correct statement about special sessions of the Texas legislature is that the Governor determines the legislative topic to be addressed during a special session. Special sessions are called by the Governor and can last up to 30 days.
Special sessions can last no longer than 30 days and are limited to the topics designated by the Governor (Texas Constitution Article 3, Section 40). For more information, see the FAQ on special sessions.
"The General Assembly shall meet in regular annual sessions and in such special sessions as occasion may require. Special sessions shall be convoked by the Secretary-General at the request of the Security Council or of a majority of the Members of the United Nations."
United States. In the United States of America, Article II, Section 3 of the United States Constitution gives the President of the United States the power to "on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses or either of them."
Common reasons for a governor to call a special session include responding to economic downturns or other fiscal problems; federal legislation; disasters; and war. Some special sessions addressed more than one of these issues.
The President has the power, under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution, to call a special session of the Congress during the current adjournment, in which the Congress now stands adjourned until January 2, 1948, unless in the meantime the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker, and the majority leaders ...
The President has the power, under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution, to call a special session of the Congress during the current adjournment, in which the Congress now stands adjourned until January 2, 1948, unless in the meantime the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker, and the majority leaders ...
Only the President may call Congress into special session. The President can call Congress or either of its houses into a special session. The Senate: to consider treaties or presidential appointments.
Special session. an extrordinary session of a legislative body, called to deal wiht an emergency situation.
-Special Sessions: Special sessions of the Texas legislature are called by the governor, last for no more than 30 days, and may consider only those items placed on the agenda by the governor. Special sessions are called to address critical problems as defined by the governor.