The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today

What happened today as the 89th Texas Legislature began?
Lawmakers will debate the future of public education, find ways to spend nearly $200 billion in tax money and wrangle over divisive issues over the next
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
Texas Legislature back at work for 89th Legislative Session
Dustin Burrows was elected house speaker, filling the role previously held by Dade Phelan.
What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.
Houston lawmakers share priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative session
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway, with lawmakers officially sworn in and a new Speaker elected. Already, legislators have introduced more than 2,500 bills, setting the stage for a busy few months ahead.
The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Texas Legislature is back in session. See photos from inside the Senate, House chambers
The 2025 legislative session gaveled to order Tuesday with lawmakers and top Texas leaders returning to Austin.
The Texas Legislature Is a Mess. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Look Away.
If you call Texas home, the Legislature is also the political body that most touches and shapes your daily life. That often comes as a surprise to Texans, who may think of it as a kind of middle management between the Congress they hate and the local government they hate.
The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin
The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives chooses to be the next House speaker.
89th Legislative session including school vouches and water issues
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Poll shows what Texas voters think lawmakers should be focused on this legislative session
The poll shows that when Texas voters were asked what they thought the Legislature's top priority would be, immigration or ...
Texas lawmaker Venton Jones proposes to partner on first day of 89th legislative session
Who is Venton Jones? Jones represents Texas House District 100, encompassing central Dallas and parts of downtown. Recently, ...
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Texas Legislative session: Leander ISD lays out list of priorities
Like many school districts across the state, Leander ISD superintendent Bruce Gearing says, funding a major priority this ...
New East Texas house members sworn in as 89th Legislative Session begins
State Representative Daniel Alders (R-Tyler) fills in the seat left by retired former State Representative Matt Schaefer.
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Texas Legislature faces flurry of proposals in 89th session, including immigration, education, and electric grid
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 ...
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State Sen. Kevin Sparks selected for five committees this session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced committee appointments for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, with Sen. Kevin Sparks ...
High-speed rail, transit funds among Texas Legislature bill filings this session
With the 89th regular legislative session underway in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers will consider a handful of bills that ...