Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature

Gov. Greg Abbott unveils ambitious agenda that looks to the state’s future while also covering policies that appeal to all factions of a divided Texas GOP .

For business-minded Republicans , Abbott prioritized property tax cuts and expanded vocational training opportunities.

For social conservatives, Abbott declared school vouchers a must-pass item; threw his weight behind further restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Abbott has pushed the GOP -controlled Legislature to change the state Constitution to give judges more discretion to deny bail.

The effort has died repeatedly in the House , failing to secure the two-thirds support needed to pass a constitutional amendment or hitting end-of-session deadlines.

Abbott also indicated support for policies favored by the right wing of his party which has sometimes been critical of him.

Abbott seems on track to deliver on much of his agenda, with GOP majorities in both chambers.

Equality Texas CEO blasts Abbott for threatening to fire teachers who express supportive views of transgender people.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said last week that the Senate would pass a school voucher bill if Abbott declared it an emergency item.