Senators discuss priorities for 89th legislative session

Tyler Hoskins | Source: KBTX-TV | Posted 01/15/2025

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AUSTIN, Texas (KBTX) - Tuesday kicked off the beginning of the 89th Texas Legislative Session at the state capitol in Austin. The normal session will last 140 days, and with over 2,600 bills pre-filed, it is expected to be busy. KBTX spoke to two state senators representing the Brazos Valley about their priorities and goals for this session.

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The 89th Texas Legislative Session began in Austin, with over 2,600 bills pre-filed for the 140-day session. State Senator Lois Kolkhorst, representing District 18, aims to focus on property tax cuts, appraisal reform, and preventing foreign ownership of land in the United States. She also supports providing raises for public school teachers and improving the reliability of the state's power grid and water resources.

Senator Charles Schwertner is prioritizing issues like water, roads, broadband, and electricity to ensure Texas's economy is running smoothly. He is working on legislation to strengthen the state's electric grid, enhance disaster preparedness, enforce immigration laws at the local level, and address property tax relief and landowner protections against eminent domain. Schwertner emphasizes the importance of having resources and infrastructure in place to accommodate the state's growing population.

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