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The Texas Senate adjourned the second special legislative session Wednesday night in Austin.
But before they did, they passed the Texas Women's Privacy Act that keeps men out of women's restrooms. This ends an eight year battle over the issue and sends the bill to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values said, “I am thrilled that Texas women and girls will be safer now that legislation has passed to protect women’s privacy and dignity, and it is about to become law. This is a victory for all the Texas women and girls. I am thankful to the leaders of both the House and the Senate for their efforts to advance this bill to Governor Abbott’s desk for his signature”.
The passage of the bill was one of several big wins for conservatives this session, including redistricting. However, nothing was done to either regulate or ban products with THC.
There was also nothing done in terms of property tax relief, as the House and Senate could not agree to a deal.
It is unclear if Governor Greg Abbott will call a third extra session as of this time. If he does, it would be the 11th special session he has called in three terms as Governor.