Texas Lawmakers File Record Bills Targeting Key Issues for 2025 Session

Texas lawmakers have filed a series of bills for the 2025 session focusing on reducing property taxes, expanding abortion access, and implementing school choice programs. Proposals include eliminating property taxes, using surplus revenue for tax relief, and increasing homestead exemptions. On abortion, bills aim to expand legal circumstances for the procedure, while others seek to tighten restrictions. Education bills propose school vouchers and curriculum changes, including ethnic studies and restrictions on teaching gender identity. Additionally, legislation addresses border security, higher education, and gun rights, reflecting ongoing partisan divides.