AUSTIN, Texas — The 89th session of the Texas Legislature is coming to a close, and lawmakers have been busy for the past six months.

The session kicked off back in January, and lawmakers will adjourn "sine die" on Monday, June 2. More than 6,500 bills were introduced this session, and more than 300 passed.

So far, the governor has only vetoed one bill – House Bill 353, which would have created the criminal offense of trespassing on or near a school or day care property. He has until June 22 to veto any others.

A bill signed by Abbott becomes law. If he leaves a bill unsigned but doesn't veto it, it also automatically becomes law.

Most new laws will take effect Sept. 1.

Bills sent to Gov. Abbott

Senate Bill 1

SB 1 sets the state budget for the next two years at $338 billion. The

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