In a week dominated by major legislative victories, Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s school choice plan and education funding legislation were at the center of attention. The controversial school choice plan was approved by the Texas House, along with a teacher pay plan that provides more money for school districts. However, both votes faced unexpected challenges due to a morning meltdown. Amidst the legislative victories, a heated floor fight broke out at the State House involving a memorial resolution for the late Cecile Richards, leading to concerns about the fate of pending bills related to abortion issues.
In other legislative updates, a proposal to enhance film incentives to attract more productions to Texas was passed in the Senate. Additionally, the Trump administration’s decision to pull funding for the Houston to Dallas bullet train project sparked a debate about property rights and the financial viability of the project. The Attorney General race also gained attention, with potential contenders emerging, including State Senator Joan Huffman and Austin defense attorney Adam Loewy.
With the 2026 political primaries on the horizon, Texas politics is entering a period of reshuffling as prominent figures like Ken Paxton make moves to run for other positions. The upcoming election cycle promises to bring significant changes to the political landscape in Texas. Be sure to stay tuned to FOX 7 Austin for all the latest developments in Texas politics.
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