2024 Legislative Session: Over 2,200 Bills Filed
The upcoming legislative session begins on January 14, 2024, with over 2,200 bills and resolutions already filed. The race for the next Speaker of the Texas House remains undecided, an unusual development that adds uncertainty to committee leadership assignments.
The Speaker of the House plays a critical role in shaping which legislators will lead committees most important to the Green Industry, including:
Typically, the Speaker race is resolved well before the session starts. However, it appears we might not know the winner until the election takes place on the first day of the session, immediately after members are sworn in at noon. Until a Speaker is elected, no substantive business can occur, making the outcome of this vote vital to the legislative agenda and our industry’s priorities.