News – Legislative

Governor Abbott Signs School Finance Reform Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs.

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Reforming Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) to strengthen patient protections related to Do-Not Resuscitate Orders.

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Restricting Municipal Fees For Removal Of Trees On Private Property

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 7 (HB 7) to restrict overaggressive fees municipalities can charge for the removal of trees on private property.

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Extending Maternal Mortality And Morbidity Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) to extend the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Strengthen Abortion Reporting Requirements

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 215 (HB 215) to strengthen abortion reporting requirements, specifically relating to minors. 

Governor Abbott Signs Pro-Life Insurance Reform

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 214 (HB 214) which limits insurance coverage for abortion procedures.

Governor Greg Abbott Signs Legislation To Reform Municipal Annexation Process

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 6 (SB 6), which will reform and restrict the municipal annexation process.

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Further Protect Life In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 13 (HB 13) to expand reporting requirements for complications resulting from abortion procedures.