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Local lawmakers file bills

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Area News, Latest

State Senate and House members preparing for the 89th Texas Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, have filed hundreds of bills to be considered during the 140-day regular session.

As of Monday, Dec. 9, Sen. Angela Paxton of District 8 had filed nine bills, 89th Dist. Rep. Candy Noble had filed seven and 67th Dist. Rep. Jeff Leach had filed six.

The first step for a bill is assignment to a committee that will decide whether it will be sent to the House or Senate floor.

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