Texas Governor Greg Abbott Sets Legislative Priorities on Education, Taxes, and Infrastructure

In his State of the State address, Abbott emphasized school vouchers, teacher pay raises, property tax relief, and a major water investment plan.

Gov. Greg Abbott declared seven emergency items for Texas' 89th Legislative session, including school vouchers, teacher pay raises, and property tax reforms.
Abbott proposed a $10 billion property tax relief plan, aiming to close loopholes that allow local authorities to offset state cuts with tax hikes.
The governor renewed his push for Education Savings Accounts, a voucher-like program for private education, alongside merit-based teacher raises and curriculum reforms.
Abbott highlighted a 'generational' investment in water infrastructure to address scarcity, including new pipelines, desalination, and repairs to conserve billions of gallons annually.
Other priorities include bail reform, expanded career training programs, and establishing a cybersecurity command center in San Antonio to counter foreign threats.