Abbott State of the State 2021 BD Pool 01-2

Gov. Greg Abbott announced five priorities for the legislative session. They included expanding broadband internet access, police funding and ensuring "election integrity." Legislators are allowed to pass such emergency items set by the governor much faster than they can pass other legislation.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced five priorities for the legislative session. They included expanding broadband internet access, police funding and ensuring “election integrity.” Legislators are allowed to pass such emergency items set by the governor much faster than they can pass other legislation. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/CapitolPressPhoto/Pool

Gov. Greg Abbott announced five priorities for the legislative session. They included expanding broadband internet access, police funding and ensuring “election integrity.” Legislators are allowed to pass such emergency items set by the governor much faster than they can pass other legislation.