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Fort Worth Weekly It’s politics as usual as the 2021 Texas Legislative Session pits conservative priorities against progressive reforms. By Edward Brown Greg Abbott: “We are also closing the digital divide for Texas students.” Photo courtesy Gov. Greg Abbott Texas.gov “Texans, as we gather tonight, I can tell you the state of our state is brimming with promise,” said an upbeat Gov. Greg Abbott during the annual State of the State address recently. Amid a largely uncontrolled pandemic that has caused the deaths of nearly 40,000 Texans and continues to batter the local economies for travel, hospitality, and service, Abbott unveiled five emergency items for the 2021 Texas Legislative Session that began Jan. 12 and ends May 31. Every two years, state representatives, senators, and other state officials convene to draft, revise, and ultimately pass legislation that governs life for Texans. ....