As of press time on May 16, 2025. All figures and statistics in this report are current as of deadline but are subject to rapid change as the legislative session progresses.
With just over two weeks remaining in the Texas Legislature’s 89th regular session, lawmakers face mounting pressure to resolve key differences on major legislation before the final gavel falls on June 2.
The current session, which began on Jan. 14, has seen a flurry of legislative activity with a total of 8,898 bills filed—5,792 in the House and 3,106 in the Senate. Despite this substantial volume, only 64 bills have received Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature as of Friday morning.
Among the bills already signed into law is the Texas DOGE legislation, which establishes the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office within the Governor’s Office. This new entity intends to streamline government operations and reduce bureaucratic red tape.
Gov. Abbott has also approved the long-debated school voucher program, fulfilling one of his key legislative priorities. Additionally, legislation designed to attract new businesses to Texas through expanded tax incentives and regulatory relief has received the governor’s approval.
Major differences between the House and Senate versions of several critical bills remain unresolved. Most notably, lawmakers must still reconcile competing approaches to public school finance legislation and finalize the state budget before the session ends.
Another priority is comprehensive water legislation sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Cody Harris. Their bills would place a constitutional amendment on the November 2025 ballot to create a dedicated revenue stream for the Texas Water Fund. The legislation supports new water supply projects across the state, a critical issue as Texas continues to face periodic drought conditions and growing population demands.
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