Texas Gov . Davis talked for more than 10 hours last Tuesday in helping to run out out the clock on the legislation that would be one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the country , if approved . Rick Perry called second special session to address anti - abortion legislation . A challenge by state Sen. Wendy Davis thwarted first attempt to pass bill last week . Critics say the bill will shut most of the state 's abortion clinics . Perry said ` ` unprecedented anarchy '' disrupted previous consideration of legislation .
Texas Gov . Rick Perry called second special session to address anti - abortion legislation . A challenge by state Sen. Wendy Davis thwarted first attempt to pass bill last week . Critics say the bill will shut most of the state 's abortion clinics . Perry said ` ` unprecedented anarchy '' disrupted previous consideration of legislation .