As the Texas legislature kicks off the 89th session, lawmakers have introduced more than 2,400 bills across both the House and Senate. There was a flurry of bills filed November 12, 2024, the first day lawmakers could file.
"I took this picture last night around 11pm while walking my dog. It was right as this huge “blanket cloud” was moving over our area. It looked kinda creepy as it was slowly moving from the SW to the NE.
Among these are proposals addressing some of the state’s most contentious issues, including immigration, education, and energy. Here’s a look at some billsEducation is a key battleground in the session, with a strong push for school choice programs. Governor Greg Abbott called a special session in the previous legislative session hoping to a sign bill advancing school choice programs. School choice, or vouchers, would allow parents to use public funds to send their children to private schools.
“The attorney general shall establish and administer a competitive grant program to support the state purpose of ensuring the security of this state’s borders by awarding grants to reimburse eligible sheriffs the costs of participating in agreements entered into under Section 752.081,” the bill reads. “The application must include a detailed plan on how the sheriff intends to implement and sustain the sheriff ’s participation in the agreement.
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