June 29, 2025 NEWS DIGEST by Brandon Waltens
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will begin on Monday, July 21, after he signed 1,155 bills and vetoed 26 others from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. “All seven of Governor Abbott’s emergency priorities were passed and signed into law,” his office noted, including measures on property tax relief, teacher pay raises, school choice, and the creation of the Texas Cyber Command. “Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas House and Senate worked hard to send critical legislation to my desk,” Abbott said. “This session has seen monumental success, but there is more we can do.” Among the items up for reconsideration in the upcoming special session are several bills Abbott vetoed or let pass without his signature that he says he would like to see improved. Those include: Senate Bill 3 – regulating consumable THC products Special sessions can only be called by the governor on issues he chooses and can last up to 30 days at a time. FeaturedVoters across Texas will have the opportunity this November to approve or reject 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution covering issues ranging from property tax exemptions to bail reform. The propositions were approved during the regular legislative session and now head to the people for final approval, as required for all constitutional amendments in Texas. On Wednesday, the secretary of state’s office randomly assigned the order of the 17 proposals. Real TexansNew interviews with REAL TEXANS every Sunday! StateTexas Agency Orders Universities To Disclose Illegal Alien Students |