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Bill Filing Begins Today for a Divided Texas Legislature’s 2027 Session
Lawmakers intend to file hundreds of legislative proposals for the upcoming session including a pretrial-detention reform bill following the historic gubernatorial transition, officials reported.
- On Monday, Texas lawmakers began filing proposed legislation for the 90th legislative session, which convenes January 12 under Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa, replacing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Democrats filed early legislation seeking to expand Medicaid, potentially securing up to $10 billion annually for 1 million Texans. State Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, led the House effort despite anticipated Republican resistance in the Senate.
- State Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Democrat, prioritized refiling a pretrial detention bill previously vetoed by Abbott. Democrats also campaigned on tighter data center regulations and pulling back restrictions on consumable hemp products.
- Announcing a bipartisan transition team last Thursday, Hinojosa signaled willingness to work with Republicans. "I look forward to working with Republican leaders in the Legislature," she stated.
- Local leaders are closely monitoring the session, emphasizing that voters prioritize day-to-day economic concerns. "We want you to focus on the day-to-day things that matter to us as Texans," Davis said.
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Texas lawmakers begin filing bills for 2027 session with divided Legislature
AUSTIN, Texas — A new chapter of Democratic lawmaking in Texas unofficially began Monday. State lawmakers in a divided Legislature began filing bills for the 2027 legislative session, giving Texans a glimpse of what measures they hope to send to…
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