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Bill Prefiling Statistics and FAQ

Bill prefiling begins November 14, 2016. Starting that day, returning members and members-elect may file bills to be considered during the regular session of the 85th Legislature, which begins at noon on January 10, 2017.    
 
For a general overview of bill prefiling, see our previous blog post, Bill Prefiling FAQs.