The legislative fight over the Texas election bill has come to an official end with the signing of the bill by Gov. Abbott.
The bill passed the Texas House upon second reading by a 79 to 37 vote. It will head back to the Senate after passing third reading.
Without a quorum, the Texas House is at a standstill and law enforcement is unable to apprehend absent Democrats while they are out of state.
Election reform in Texas is back in the spotlight with two new omnibus bills as the special legislative session begins.
As they did during the regular session, Democrats may break quorum during the special session to block a Republican election reform bill.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
Listed among Gov. Abbott's emergency items, bail reform for violent offenders has passed its first marker after the House gave initial approval.
The Maintenance and Operations rate is the main factor in the property taxes citizens pay, and a new bill aims to eliminate it for school districts.
A representative of CrimeStoppers said that since 2018, killings in Harris County by individuals free on bond have more than doubled.
In response to policies in some of Texas' blue cities, Abbott has identified public safety reforms he will push this legislative session.
Pre-legislative session bill filing has begun. Check out some notable legislation submitted in the first week.
Here’s a look at the gun-related legislation proposed in Texas ahead of the start of the legislative session in January.
