Website for the Texas Legislature. Provides information on legislation, committees, house, and senate.

Jan 7, 2025 · Since 1935, in accordance with the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, Congresses have begun and ended at noon on January 3 of odd-numbered years. Each two-year Congress typically includes two legislative sessions, although third or special sessions were common in earlier years.

Tuesday, January 14, is the opening of the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Texas Secretary of State Nelson will preside over the organization of the House of Representatives and appoint temporary officers. Skip to Main Content. EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, OUR LOBBY WALK-IN HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. (CENTRAL), MONDAY - FRIDAY. ...

Nov 12, 2024 · Tuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills they hope to pass when the Texas Legislature reconvenes next year. Republicans control both chambers and expanded their majority in the...

Jan 10, 2023 · Search Browse 67th–76th sessions Find similar bills Bills by code and action Sections by code and action Sections affected by multiple bills Conference committee reports Constitutional amendments

Learn more about legislative calendars and schedules. Dates of Past Sessions lists the convene and adjourn dates for legislative sessions. Each Day in Session links to the Congressional Record issued for that date. Information on how to track Congressional Activity via …

Jan 29, 2025 · AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today upon announcing the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session: “Thousands of bills are filed by Texas senators each session. Traditionally, bill numbers 1 through 20 have indicated the Lt. Governor’s priorities for the Senate.

3 days ago · Congress works in two-year legislative sessions tied to the elections. The current session is called the 119 th Congress and it began on Jan 3, 2025. All bills not enacted by the end of the session on Jan 3, 2027 die, and Congress will start over.

View the dates, number of days, and an overview for each legislative session. Bill statistics See how many bills were filed, passed, and vetoed in each session back to the 16th Legislature.

For regular sessions the Texas Legislative Council publishes a calendar, Deadlines for Action Under House & Senate Rules, which shows end-of-session deadlines established under the House and Senate rules.