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Texas Lawmakers File More than 1,260 Bills. Here's What Could Change
More than 1,000 proposals target education, immigration, marijuana and data centers as Democrats prepare to control the governor’s office and House.
- On Monday, Texas lawmakers filed more than 1,000 bills to open the 2027 legislative session, signaling early priorities as Democrats prepare to take control of the Texas House of Representatives and governor's office.
- Last week's election results created a divided government, as Democrats gained control of the Texas House while Republicans maintained their Senate majority, forcing both parties to negotiate on major policy issues.
- Democrats introduced bills to repeal the private school voucher program and expand Medicaid, policies Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned against during her election.
- Lawmakers proposed restricting local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement , legalizing recreational marijuana with taxation rules, and requiring data centers to report water usage and manage electricity costs.
- The Texas Legislature convenes January 12, 2027, with lawmakers having until March 12, 2027, to file most bills before the 140-day session begins.
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Texas Democrats set sights on 2027 legislative session as bill filing begins
Texas lawmakers began filing bills Monday for next year’s legislative session, offering an early look at what could change in 2027 as Democrats prepare to take control of the governor’s
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