Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick threatens special session if THC ban, bail reform not passed

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In an interview with The Texas Tribune, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced plans to force a special session of the Texas Legislature if bail reform and a THC ban, two of his top 40 priorities, don't pass.

The Texas Legislature only meets for 140 days every other year. The only time they're allowed to meet outside of that window is during a special session. While the Texas constitution only gives Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session, Patrick could force his...