Texas Legislature Advances Key Bills to Governor Abbott, Fails on THC Ban

Key Bills Sent to Governor Abbott

• 📌 Congressional redistricting has passed, aiming to reshape Texas representation in Congress for years to come, though it's already facing legal challenges.
• 🎯 The STAR test will be replaced by three smaller assessments administered throughout the year, changing the state's standardized testing approach.
• 🏕️ A camp safety bill was advanced, introducing new safety requirements for camps, particularly those located in flood-prone areas.

Failed Legislative Efforts

• 🚫 A significant effort to ban consumable THC did not pass, despite being a primary reason for the legislative session.
• 💰 A proposal aimed at making it harder for cities to raise property taxes also failed to gain approval before the deadline.

Next Steps and Future Sessions

• 🏛️ Governor Greg Abbott has received these bills and will make decisions on their approval.
• ❓ It is currently uncertain if a third special session will be called, as the Governor has not yet indicated his intentions.