Texas’ 89th regular legislative session has seen 60 days pass since its start in January — swinging open the door for increased speed and ensuing chaos, as the window for bill filing closes and floor debates over legislation commence.
The Texas Constitution, which entirely dictates the procedures of the legislative session and its calendar, permits consideration of bills which are not the governor’s list of emergency items after 60 days have passed, barring a suspension of the constitutional order.
