Texas lawmakers file over 1,000 bills
The gist
Texas lawmakers filed more than 1,260 bills Monday as the 90th Legislature's filing period opened.
Democrats now control the House, so the session's agenda is shifting.
How it unfolded
- Nov 9, 2026Texas lawmakers began filing bills for the 90th Legislature; more than 1,260 were filed by 5 p.m. Monday, with nearly 1,300 per Texas Standard.
- Nov 9, 2026Proposals covered education, health care, immigration, marijuana legalization, elections, data centers, school vouchers, abortion and property taxes.
- Nov 9, 2026Bills included raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 or $17 an hour, repealing county sheriff ICE agreements, and expanding Medicaid.
Key terms
- Legislature
- The lower or sole chamber of a U.S. state's legislature, where state laws are made.
- Medicaid
- A US government health insurance program for people with limited income and resources, funded jointly by states and the federal government.
- Public Utility Commission
- A quasi-governmental body that oversees and regulates public utilities in a particular area, especially in the US and Canada.
Source: Wikipedia