Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is in North Texas on Monday to sign two bills into law that could save homeowners thousands.The two bills he is signing will lower property tax burdens in fast-growing areas like Denton County,

Abbott signed Senate Bills 4 and 23 and House Bill 9 at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse in Denton. All three are part of Republican lawmakers' efforts to bring tax relief statewide to homeowners, seniors and small business owners.

Abbott is under heavy pressure from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to sign Senate Bill 3 into law, but the multibillion-dollar legal hemp industry is pushing back just as hard for a veto.