Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

The 81st Regular Session of the Texas Legislature has adjourned "sine die"--"without a day."

Barring a special session, lawmakers will not be back in session until January 2011.

Texas Impact thanks all the members of both chambers, their staffs, and the leadership for their hard work on behalf of the people of Texas. The Legislature made meaningful progress on a number of issues of concern to people of faith in Texas. In particular lawmakers are to be commended for many important improvements in criminal justice.

Texas Impact is deeply disappointed that lawmakers were unable to pass important legislation on issues ranging from children's health to renewable energy. Partisan politics were largely to blame for the failure of policy initiatives that enjoyed broad support from legislators and their constituents throughout the state.

Stay tuned for a detailed wrap-up of the session including final status reports on all Texas Impact's priority bills.

Thanks for your hard work advocating for justice this session, and thanks for all you do for Texas!