On February 2, 2025, Gov. Greg Abbott gave his State of the State Address, then issued a press release as he traditionally does at the onset of a legislative session. He declared seven emergency items, two of which must be passed during the regular 89th legislative session:
- Property tax relief (must be passed this session),
- Generational investment in water
- Increase teachers’ average salary pay to an all-time high
- Career training expansion
- School choice (must be passed this session)
- Bail reform
- Texas Cyber Command creation
Note that each of the seven emergency items listed above links to a one-pager that describes the governor’s plan in detail.