What did and didn't pass in the Texas Legislature

Texas lawmakers concluded their 140-day legislative session by passing important measures, including a $8. 5 billion funding package for public school initiatives. House Bill 2, which focuses on teacher salaries and special education, awaits Governor Abbott's signature. Despite this, measures to restrict abortion medications and limit transgender bathroom access failed to pass. Lt.

Gov. Dan Patrick played a pivotal role in directing the session’s agenda, showcasing his influence over new House Speaker Dustin Burrows. In addition to the school funding, lawmakers enacted a private school voucher program, offering families approximately $10,000 per child. They also mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools and reversed a 2019 law legalizing THC, significantly impacting the hemp industry. Lawmakers allocated $3.

35 billion for border security and required collaboration with ICE. These legislative outcomes reflect Texas's ongoing shift to the right and their implications for various communities across the state.