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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Christmas may be more than six months away, but it's already on the minds of Gov. Rick Perry and some lawmakers in the state Legislature.

Texas lawmakers will have to wait another 30 days to return to their districts after Gov. Perry calls a special session.

Gov. Rick Perry is holding a special ceremony to sign into effect a new law.

Since the re-election of President Obama succession petitions have been proliferating across the country, with Texas leading the way.