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Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious Agenda for Upcoming Special Session

7/9/2025
Governor Greg Abbott announces 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session, focusing on flood preparedness, education reforms, and protecting citizens. Key legislation includes improvements to warning systems and tax cuts for Texans.
Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious Agenda for Upcoming Special Session
Texas Governor Abbott outlines 18 crucial items for the Special Session, addressing flood preparedness, education reforms, and more. Discover the key issues at stake!

Governor Greg Abbott's Proclamation for Upcoming Special Session

On July 21, at 12:00 PM, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation outlining 18 critical agenda items for the upcoming Special Session. This initiative follows the historic legislation passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, which is set to benefit Texans for generations to come. "We delivered on historic legislation that will benefit Texans for generations to come," said Governor Abbott, emphasizing the ongoing need for improvements, especially in light of the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country.

Key Agenda Items for the Special Session

The Governor's agenda includes several significant areas of focus aimed at enhancing Texas's preparedness and response to natural disasters, as well as addressing various social and economic issues. Here’s a detailed look at each item:

1. Flood Warning Systems

Legislation aimed at improving early warning systems and preparedness infrastructure in flood-prone areas across Texas will be prioritized. This initiative is crucial for enhancing public safety and minimizing the impact of flooding.

2. Flood Emergency Communications

Strengthening emergency communications and response infrastructure in flood-prone regions will also be a key focus. Effective communication during emergencies is vital for ensuring timely evacuations and resource allocation.

3. Relief Funding for Hill Country Floods

The agenda includes legislation to secure relief funding for recovery efforts following the storms that began in early July 2025. This includes local match funding for jurisdictions eligible for FEMA public assistance.

4. Natural Disaster Preparation & Recovery

To enhance natural disaster preparedness, the legislation will evaluate and streamline existing rules and regulations, ensuring that Texas is better equipped to respond to future catastrophes.

5. Eliminate STAAR Test

There is a proposal to eliminate the STAAR test and replace it with more effective tools for assessing student progress, ensuring accountability within school districts.

6. Cut Property Taxes

The Governor's agenda aims to reduce the property tax burden on Texans and impose spending limits on entities authorized to levy property taxes, providing financial relief to many residents.

7. Protect Children from THC

New legislation will make it a crime to provide hemp-derived products to individuals under 21 years of age, ensuring the safety and well-being of Texas youth.

8. Regulate Hemp-Derived Products

A comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived products will be established, focusing on limiting potency and restricting synthetically modified compounds while ensuring lawful agricultural practices are maintained.

9. Protect Unborn Children

Legislation aimed at further protecting unborn children and their mothers from the harms associated with abortion will also be introduced.

10. Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

Governor Abbott's agenda includes a proposal to prohibit taxpayer-funded lobbying, preventing the use of tax dollars to hire lobbyists or fund lobbying associations.

11. Protect Human Trafficking Victims

Similar to Senate Bill No. 1278 from the 89th Legislature, new legislation will protect victims of human trafficking from criminal liability for non-violent acts related to their victimization.

12. Police Personnel Records

This session will address the protection of law enforcement officers by limiting the public disclosure of unsubstantiated complaints in their personnel files.

13. Protect Women’s Spaces

Legislation aimed at safeguarding women’s privacy in sex-segregated spaces will be a significant focus, ensuring that women's rights are upheld.

14. Attorney General Election Powers

A proposed constitutional amendment will grant the Attorney General the authority to prosecute state election crimes, enhancing the integrity of the electoral process.

15. Redistricting

In response to constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice, legislation will provide a revised congressional redistricting plan.

16. Title Theft & Deed Fraud

Similar to Senate Bill No. 648 from the 89th Legislature, new legislation will bolster protections against title theft and deed fraud, safeguarding property rights for Texans.

17. Water Project Incentives

The agenda includes provisions that authorize political subdivisions to reduce impact fees for builders implementing water conservation and efficiency measures, promoting sustainable development.

18. State Judicial Department

Lastly, legislation will address the operation and administration of the Judicial Department of state government, ensuring effective governance and justice administration.

This Special Session promises to tackle critical issues that affect the lives of Texans, reflecting Governor Abbott's commitment to enhancing the state's resilience in the face of challenges.

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