Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered his state’s lawmakers to convene special legislative committees to examine school and firearm safety, mental health and police training in the wake of the Uvalde school massacre.“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. As leaders, we must come together at this time to provide solutions to protect all Texans,” the letter sent Wednesday to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan said.“Accordingly, I hereby request that each of you convene a special legislative committee. I request that these committees review what steps previous legislatures have enacted, what resources the State has made available to local school districts, and make recommendations to the Legislature and the Executive Branch so that meaningful action can be made,” it continued.
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