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Lobbyist briefs Lewisville council on Texas legislative outcomes, bills to watch in special session
Summary
Byrd Advocacy lobbyist Brandy Byrd told the Lewisville City Council which 2025 Texas bills passed, which stalled, and what local officials should track in the governor's upcoming special session, including changes to property-tax relief, affordable housing exemptions, public meeting notice rules and food-vendor oversight.
Brandy Byrd, principal of Byrd Advocacy, briefed the Lewisville City Council on the 2025 Texas legislative session and told the council which measures passed, which stalled, and what to watch when the governor convenes a special session on July 21. She highlighted a constitutional amendment that will go to voters in November, changes to certain affordable-housing tax exemptions, and several bills that touch municipal authority over permitting and inspections.
The legislative update matters because the bills and proposed constitutional amendment discussed by Byrd could change how the city collects revenue, inspects food vendors and posts public meetings — and because several items may reappear during the special session the governor has called. "We had a very successful session," Byrd said, while emphasizing the continuing work ahead to track and respond to items that affect municipal operations.
Byrd told council that a constitutional amendment, SJR 59, passed the…
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