Governor Abbott today signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, bringing the total to date to over 600 bills signed into law.
“Texas is where the American dream lives,” Governor Abbott said in a Saturday press release. “Today, I signed critical legislation passed in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that protects the safety of Texans and safeguards the individual freedoms that our great state was founded on. Working with the Texas Legislature, we will keep Texas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Despite signing over 600 bills, Governor Abbott did not sign Senate Bill 3, which would ban hemp-derived THC, nor did he sign House Bill 46, which would significantly expand the state’s medical cannabis compassionate use program. Both bills will become law on Monday without a signature if not signed or vetoed by the governor later today or on Sunday.
According to the press release, “Governor Abbott continues to review the over 1,200 bills that the Texas Legislature delivered to his desk. The sign/veto period for the 89th Regular Legislative Session continues through Sunday, June 22.”
[Update: Governor Abbot has now signed House Bill 46 into law.]
