AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislative session officially ended Monday, capping off a flurry of last-minute activity as lawmakers rushed to send bills to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature or veto.

Lawmakers sent a slew of impactful and controversial bills to Abbott’s desk, setting the stage for a wave of potential laws that could reshape everything from public education to the state’s hemp industry.

Senate Bill 2: School choice

After years of heated debate, Texas lawmakers have passed one of Abbott’s top legislative priorities: a bill creating an education savings account program.

The measure will allocate $10,000 per student to help families pay for private or home schooling, expanding school choice across the state.

“Our job as Texas leaders is to make sure we are going to pr

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