Governor Greg Abbott has released his “2020 Report to the People of Texas.” This is his third Report to the People since taking office in 2015. It is released in interim years when the Legislature does not meet and no formal State of the State address is given.
Per the Governor’s press release, the Report includes a summary of the 86th Legislative Session and specific legislation that:
- Provides property tax relief
- Limits the ability of local governments to increase property taxes
- Directs more funding to the classroom
- Improves school safety
- Enhances disaster preparedness
- Combats human trafficking
- Protects life and liberty