Statement by the Office of State Representative Justin Holland on conclusion of third called special session

AUSTIN, TEXAS — State Rep. Justin Holland said Tuesday that he is pleased with the results of the most recent special session along with the legislative accomplishments of the 87th legislative session.

“After a unique and challenging regular session and three special called sessions – we can pause and reflect on the strides that we’ve made in the great State of Texas in 2021,” Holland said.

Texas Republicans teamed up in a series of marathon sessions lasting nearly 10 months to deliver a host of results for Texans and Texas values. Those accomplishments of the most recent special session include:

• The passage of the redistricting maps for Congress, the Texas Senate, the Texas House and the State Board of Education.
• The passage of key property tax relief benefiting all Texans with an increase to the homestead exemption (from $25,000 to $40,000) and senior citizens.
• The appropriation of federal funds to bolster COVID-19 recovery and provide for various needs due to the pandemic via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
• The passage of legislation that strengthens Higher Education in Texas via tuition revenue bonds.

Previous to the third called session during the regular and second called session, the GOP-led Texas legislature:

• Passed a conservative biennial budget
• Passed a $1.8 billion border security package
• Saved the lives of the unborn and protected the sanctity of life;
• Upheld the 2nd amendment rights of Texans;
• Passed a sweeping election integrity package;
• Protected religious freedoms and family values;
• Tackled critical issues and reformed the Texas power grid;
• Prioritized legislation that backs our state and municipal police forces;
• Honored our commitments to Texas’ retired teachers;
• Passed a bail reform package to keep violent criminals off the streets; and,
• Instituted various health care reforms such as telehealth, telemedicine, teledentistry and prescription cost-saving programs.

The Texas Legislature meets every odd-numbered year for 140 days in a regular session. The next scheduled session is January of 2023.

For more information on the Third Special Session and the bills passed through the Texas House, please contact: Robert Paulsen at robert.paulsen@house.texas.gov.

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