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2 bills on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 3h

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto bills. Here are 6 things to know

Lawmakers passed more than 1,200 bills during the 89th Texas Legislature, nearly 800 of which were sent to the governor in the last 10 days of the 140-day session, which wrapped up Monday. Now that legislators have gone back to their districts to turn their attention back to their families and,

Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks with FOX 26 following bill signing

Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 26's Randy Wallace following the signing of historic bail reform for the state of Texas.

Houston Public Media · 2h

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bail bills into law during visit to Houston

The governor signed three bills as well as Senate Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow judges to deny bail to people accused of murder, capital murder and certain types of aggravated assault.

Breaking down end of Texas Legislative session

KENS 5 on MSN · 1h

As the 2025 Texas Legislature comes to an end, which bills could become law?

The legislative session comes to an end on June 2. These major bills are on their way to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk or have already been signed.

CBS News · 17h

Texas 89th legislative session has ended. Here's a look at bills that passed, failed

The 89th legislative session ended on June 2. Here's a look at bills that passed and bills that failed.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.

The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists.

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Renewable energy survived attacks from Texas lawmakers. Its future now depends on Trump’s big bill.

Texas bills targeting solar and wind power are dead, so the state’s flourishing renewable energy industry remains alive and ...

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Bills aimed at studying, restricting “forever chemicals” in Texas fail

Despite urgent pleas from farmers grappling with poisoned land and dead cattle, none of the PFA bills made it to the governor ...

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Texas Legislature OKs sweeping higher education reform bill. Here's how SB 37 will affect faculty senates, regents' authority.

The Texas House and Senate signed SB 37 after conferencing on changes. The final text limits faculty authority and ...

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Whitmire supports Texas bill that would reverse some Houston pension reforms, alarming experts

The Texas Legislature and Mayor John Whitmire may undo reforms to Houston’s police and firefighter pensions, worrying experts ...

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Lawmakers vow to address broken elevator issues at Texas apartments, despite bill fizzling out before end of session

SB 1802 would have required Texas landlords to fix broken elevators, or prove they were actively trying to repair them, in a ...

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When is daylight saving time in 2025? How the 'Texas Time' bill could end the practice

The first use of daylight saving time can be traced back to World War I. The "Texas Time" bill along with action by Congress ...

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Bill requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in Texas public school classrooms advances in Texas Legislature

On Monday, the Texas House gave final passage to Senate Bill 10, changing from the version previously passed by the Senate.

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Texas bill could give state power over what universities can teach

Texas lawmakers have proposed a bill that could give the state's governor and his appointees more power over what university ...

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