Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.

When we talk about education and the Legislature, the focus often falls on K-12 schools. But higher education is also a huge topic that often comes up under the Pink Dome, and this session is expected to include several bills related to colleges and universities.

The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Jan. 14, 2025 and runs through June 2, 2025. The Dallas Morning News is tracking key issues, players, and

The Texas Legislature meets every two years to introduce bills that it hopes will become law. Over 1,636 house bills have been submitted so far.