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City staff outline priorities and risks for the 89th Texas Legislature; council voices concern about bills limiting municipal authority
Summary
City government affairs staff briefed council on the 2025 Texas legislative session, flagging bills that could limit municipal advocacy and DEI offices while highlighting funding opportunities for schools, property tax relief and infrastructure.
City government affairs staff provided an early briefing on the 89th Texas Legislature on Jan. 30, saying the comptroller projects roughly $195 billion for general‑purpose spending and a multi‑billion surplus that lawmakers may allocate to school funding and property‑tax relief. The city is tracking hundreds of bills that could affect municipal authority, permitting, land use and public safety.
Bills monitored: Staff identified multiple draft bills that would limit municipalities’ ability to hire lobbyists or join advocacy associations, bills aimed at prohibiting…
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