Lawmakers in the Texas House and Senate filed more than a thousand legislative proposals Tuesday, offering the public a peak of some of the issues both Republican-dominated chambers are hoping to prioritize in the 89th legislative session in January.
Key issues expected to receive substantial attention include border security, voter registration requirements, and restrictions based on the gender of student athletes—topics highlighted by many GOP candidates during their campaigns. In contrast, Democratic lawmakers have introduced bills supporting abortion rights, student loans, and the legalization of marijuana, though these measures are unlikely to advance to the governor's desk.
