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The 88th 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 its regular session in Austin, Texas, from January 10, 2023 to May 29, 2023, [1] followed by four consecutive special sessions.
The Texas Constitution limits the duration of each special session to 30 days; lawmakers may consider only those issues designated by the governor in his "call," or proclamation convening the special session (though other issues may be added by the Governor during a session). Any bill passed by the Legislature takes effect 90 days after its ...
Texas Senate Bill 4 (Texas S.B. 4) is a Texas state statute enacted by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by governor Greg Abbott on December 18, 2023. The bill allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who enter the state illegally. [1] Senate Bill 4 is the subject of United States v. Texas, a lawsuit filed against Texas ...
Before the House session ended Tuesday, Phelan received an internal push to consider legislation before closing what has been a marathon year for the Legislature. More: $1.5 billion for Texas ...
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 ...
After just two days of the third special session, two major pieces of education legislation are heading to a full Texas Senate vote. Texas Senate panel advances school choice, education funding ...
The 2023 Texas elections are held. Voters approve 13 out of 14 amendments in the constitutional amendment election. [29] A special election is held to fill the vacancy in Texas's 2nd House of Representatives district, [2] which will be followed by a runoff on January 30, 2024. [3] The 4th special session of the 88th Texas Legislature convenes. [4]
The legislative package includes House Bill 4, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill 4, which passed out of the lower chamber by votes of 84-60, 84-61, and 92-54, respectively. HB 4 and HB 6 will now go to ...