Texas lawmakers file record number of bills

Texas lawmakers are now filing bills for the 89th legislative session. Here's what to know.
Preparations for the 89th Texas legislative session began Tuesday as Texas lawmakers started to file bills they hope will become laws in 2025.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion, immigration and education in first bills for the 2025 session
Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills they hope to pass when the Texas Legislature reconvenes next year. Republicans control both chambers and expanded their majority in the House and Senate after flipping a handful of seats during this year’s elections.
Texas lawmakers file record number of bills ahead of 2025 session
Some of the first bills filed this year targeted border security as Republicans look to bolster their immigration enforcement under a new Trump administration. KXAN's Ryan Chandler reports.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion in bills filed ahead of 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate filed more than a thousand pieces of legislation Tuesday, offering an early look at the issues they hope to prioritize when they gavel in for the 89th legislative session in January.
Texas lawmakers begin filing bills for the 2025 session of the Legislature
Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate can begin filing bills for the 2025 session on Tuesday, giving a first glimpse into topics they want to tackle.

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