The bill’s sponsor says greater oversight is needed for Texas’ largest county as county officials have vowed to fight the legislation in court.
2023 Session Recap
Texas lawmakers created hundreds of new laws during the 2023 legislative session. The conservative majority voted to ban puberty blockers for transgender children; made voting when ineligible a felony and eliminated offices that focused on diversity, equity and inclusion on public college campuses. Bipartisan victories included $1 billion for water infrastructure improvements and $1.5 billion for broadband internet access in the state. Here’s an overview of how the new rules could impact Texans.
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2023 Session Recap
Texas lawmakers allocated more than $2 billion to increase the state’s water supply and reduce flooding
Texans across the state are affected by declining water supplies, water infrastructure disruptions and flooding in their communities.