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The 87th Texas Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. The Texas State Legislature met in Austin, Texas, from January 12, 2021, to May 31, 2021. [1] Governor Greg Abbott has announced three special legislative sessions during summer 2021.
As of May 2021, golf carts can be driven on Texas streets under certain circumstances. During the 87th Texas Legislative session, House Bill 1281 was passed certifying the new golf cart rules.
During the Texas 87th Legislature (2021), several bills were filed to extend the program's expiration date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2032. Among those bills, HB 1556 (Murphy) would also have allowed tax benefits for project renovations, but that bill died in the Texas House. [ 51 ]
In 2021, during the 87th Texas Legislative Session, four House bills and two Senate bills were created in an attempt to improve obesity treatment, prevention, or both. [12] None of these bills were passed during the 87th Texas Legislative Session leaving obesity policy and healthcare in Texas relatively unchanged from the previous session. [13]
At start of the 87th Legislative session, over 53 bills restricting access to voting had been introduced in Texas. [10] Ultimately, SB 1 would become the dominant bill for reforming elections. The bill saw significant pushback from progressive groups, including the ACLU of Texas which opposed the bill's passage. [11]
A Texas lawmaker proposed a bill that would regulate artificial intelligence in the state. ... (R-Southlake) filed House Bill 1709 for the upcoming legislative session.
Geren’s bill, House Joint Resolution 155, passed 92-51. But because it is a constitutional amendment, the measure needs either 99 or 100 votes on Thursday, when the bill is expected to next be ...
Legislative Reference Library of Texas (May 6, 2006). "Speakers of the Texas House of Representatives, 1846-present". Archived from the original on July 25, 2010; Sorensen, Stephanie S. (2006). "Speakers of the Texas House of Representatives"