Texas Senate OKs agency oversight bill in late-night session

AUSTIN, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Early Thursday morning, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he would like Texas senators to move on to the other major issues they are taking up during the special session.
Abbott’s announcement came after the Texas Senate approved bills reauthorizing the Texas Medical Board and other state agencies whose operations were jeopardized by similar measures stalling in May.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick convened an unusual floor session after midnight Thursday for the move on