The Texas House also passed a measure to give the Texas Secretary of State more flexibility in verifying voter registration data.
House members have made significantly more points of order in the current legislative session than in recent years.
"Budget night" in the House allows members to try and tack on hundreds of amendments, though most are summarily killed.
After her narrow loss to Plesa, Jolly conceded the race the day after the election without mentioning the possibility of a recount.
Republicans are galvanized to build upon their current stature in Texas politics as the economy brings down the president's approval ratings.
Headlined by the gubernatorial campaign, below are 10 races in Texas to watch closely going into November.
Jolly defeated Eric Bowlin in the Republican runoff by only 354 votes. She will face Democratic nominee Mihaela Plesa.
Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed Jamee Jolly in the Republican runoff, while Senator Ted Cruz endorsed Eric Bowlin.
Both Republicans and Democrats will continue the election process into a runoff as they seek their parties’ nomination for State House District 70 being vacated by Scott Sanford.
House District 70 is currently represented by Rep. Scott Sanford, but the now-open seat was substantially redrawn during redistricting.
