Gov. Rick Perry cheered for the end of the 81st Regular Legislative Session today. He accalimed the lawmakers' accomplishments of passing a balanced budget with a $9 billion Rainy Day Fund still untouched, as well as the constitutional amendment enhancing property rights protections which will be up for a statewide vote in November, and what he called a "workable version" of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

 

Will there be a special? He declined to say after being asked one way or another multiple times by reporters, as right now he and his staff are focusing on reviewing the 1400-plus bills passed by lawmakers.

 

As for TxDOT and TDI, he assured that the agencies will continue to operate and provide their essential services. Highways will continue to be built and maintained, and the insurance industry will continue to be regulated, he said.