15 | August 2024
Preparing for the 89th Legislative Session
Kate Kuhlmann HillCo Partners
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ow that the primary election cycle has ended, the Texas Legislature is turning its attention to tackling interim charges, the charges assigned by the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House for their respective chambers to study between legislative sessions. And while the start of the 89th Texas Legislature still feels months away, now is the time to be engaged on the policy making that will happen this spring. Consider some key approaching dates. As Texas schools kick off the first day of the 2024-2025 school year, the start of the next legislative session will be just five months away. Two months prior to that, legislators and legislators-elect will begin filing bills to be considered during the session. To be prepared for these deadlines, work is already underway.
KEY DATES AND DEADLINES FOR THE 89TH LEGISLATURE Monday, November 11, 2024
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First day to file bills
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (1st day)
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89th Legislature convenes
Friday, March 14, 2025 (60th day)
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Deadline for bill filing
Monday, June 2, 2025 (140th day)
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Sine die/Last day of session