Mr. Lieberman called for a special session after the election to consider the changes.

He or she must convene the legislature when two-thirds of each house calls for a special session.

"I suspect you did not call me simply for a session of Morgan-bashing."

Governor Perry then called for a second special session half an hour later.

Only if the governor called for a special session, the Assembly convened earlier.

It's been 54 days since the governor called for a special session to address his reform proposals.

But legislative leaders did not call for such a session.

Party officials say he is expected to call for a special session within the next 10 days to reconsider the measure.

After the arrests, the remaining municipal government called for a special session.

Congressional leaders decided Wednesday not to call for a special session now but reserved the right to do so later.