Property tax reform is expected to feature during the Texas Legislature's discussions over the next five months.
Gov. Abbott has previously stated he expects to see a serious push for school choice during this legislative session.
The bill would require a climate change plan by the end of 2024, including an “inventory of greenhouse gasses” from all sources in Texas.
In a television interview, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaled no interest in revisiting the state’s strict abortion ban.
Mayors of the biggest cities in Texas want the state to fund multiple programs while still allowing cities to maintain local control.
The legislation would alleviate the governor's concern that caused him to veto the 2021 bill.
Dr. Miriam Adelson and her company casino gambling titan Las Vegas Sands Corp. contributed millions of dollars to Texas candidates last year.
Whereas last session members had to vote on proposals to ban Democrats from chairing committees, such record votes were avoided.
Last session, efforts to ban or curtail the appointment of Democrats as committee chairs failed by large margins.
The governor's letter seemed unwilling to wait for the Legislature to deliberate a redesign plan during its next five months in session.
The Texas House reelected Phelan as speaker by a vote of 143 to 3.
For the 88th time in Texas' 178 years in the Union, the state Legislature will convene for a regular session.
