The Session's First 60 Days: Constitutional limits and bill filing - Texas 2036

The Session's First 60 Days: Constitutional limits and bill filing - Texas 2036

Every two years, Texas lawmakers convene in Austin for the 140-day regular legislative session, a period when thousands of bills are proposed, debated and passed. In January, the 89th legislative session kicked off with a mix of anticipation and urgency to address the state’s most pressing issues. The session’s first 60 days operate under specific constitutional limitations that shape the legislative process. One of the most significant mileston…