Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Local Government Committee May 6th, 2025

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government May 6th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

In this meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government, several key bills were discussed with notable emphasis on committee substitutes and their implications. Senate Bill 2519 was reported back to the Senate with a recommendation to pass, showcasing strong support with a vote of 4-2. A crucial discussion took place around Senate Bill 2522, where clarifying language was added concerning land annexations for municipalities, eventually passing through a narrow vote of 4-3. Additionally, Senate Bill 2639 was debated, with Senator Paxson sending up a committee substitute that was quickly adopted, reflecting the ongoing legislative adjustments.