In June Governor Abbott signed two bills that, if approved by Texan voters in November, would grant property tax cuts to many Texans. The measures would raise the existing homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 for all homeowners while also increasing it to $200,000 for those with disabilities or those aged 65 and above.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named property tax cuts a priority in the special session, along with redistricting and flood relief.

On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.

Texas Republicans want to make it harder for cities and counties to raise property taxes — a move that would put local governments in a tighter financial bind as the state grows.