Texas lawmakers file record number of bills

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.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion, border, gender transition care and more in first bills for the 2025 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 file record breaking 1,500 bills for 2025 legislative session
Texas lawmakers began filing bills for next year’s legislative session on Tuesday, submitting a record-breaking 1,500 in the first filing period.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care 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.
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