Abbott outlined his priorities for this legislative session, including his plans for education, property taxes and water infrastructure, among other items.

Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking to a throng of more than 800 attendees at his State of the State address, unveiled school choice, property tax relief, and teacher pay raises among his seven emergency items for legislators to address immediately during the ongoing legislation session.

Gov. Greg Abbott laid out seven emergency items – bills he wants to see passed as soon as possible – for Texas lawmakers to consider.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway until June 2. One of Abbott's biggest priorities is funding his school choice program,