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Addressing grid reliability and oversight after Winter Storm Uri

This report examines the Texas Legislature's efforts to improve reliability of the state's energy grid in the aftermath of widespread and ultimately deadly power outages caused by Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. Recent legislation related to grid reliability and oversight is discussed, as well as proposals to address growing energy demand in Texas that could be considered during the 2027 legislative session.

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Constitutional amendments proposed for the November 2025 ballot

This report contains an explanation of the process by which constitutional amendments are adopted and information on the proposed 2025 amendments, including a background, analysis, and arguments made by supporters and critics on each proposal.

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CSSB 1: The House Appropriations Committee's Proposed Budget for Fiscal 2026-27

This report provides an overview of the proposed state budget and of articles 1 through 8 of CSSB 1 by Huffman (Bonnen). It highlights some of the significant budget items, including different proposals for funding individual agencies and programs and notable items related to each article in the proposed supplemental budget for fiscal 2025, CSHB 500 by Bonnen.

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How a bill becomes law: 89th Legislature

This report summarizes the key constitutional provisions and rules governing this process, with emphasis on the Texas House Rules.

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Topics for the 89th Legislature

The 89th Texas Legislature may consider a wide range of topics during its regular session that began on January 14, 2025. Key items for discussion could include an education savings account program, property tax relief, the state's growing demand for energy and water, border security, bail reform, healthcare workforce shortages, artificial intelligence, affordable housing, and spending proposals for an expected budget surplus for the second consecutive biennium. This report highlights many, although by no means all, of the topics lawmakers could address this session.

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