Texas Lawmakers File Record 1,500 Bills for 2025 Session
The first day of bill filing reveals legislative priorities on property taxes, abortion, and education funding.
Overview
- A record-breaking 1,500 bills were filed by Texas lawmakers on the first day of the 2025 legislative session pre-filing period.
- Key issues addressed include reducing property taxes, with proposals ranging from eliminating them entirely to using surplus funds for tax relief.
- Abortion laws are a major focus, with bills proposing expanded access under specific circumstances, while others aim to enforce stricter regulations.
- Education funding through school vouchers is a top priority for Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
- The Texas Legislature, which meets biennially, will officially begin its session on January 14, 2025, with a $20 billion budget surplus projected.