The 82nd regular session of the Texas Legislature adjourned on May 30, 2011. More than 1,500 bills and resolutions have been sent to Governor Rick Perry. The Governor has until June 19th to sign, veto, or let the bills become law without a signature. Find the ADR bills filed during this session here.
Governor Perry has already called for a special session starting on May 31st, the session is limited to:
- Legislation relating to fiscal matters necessary for the implementation of HB 1 as passed by the 82nd Legislature during the regular session, including measures that will allow school districts to operate more efficiently;
- Legislation relating to healthcare cost containment, access to services through managed care, and the creation of economic and structural incentives to improve the quality of Medicaid services; and
- Congressional redistricting.
Stay tuned to Disputing for more legislative updates!
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