83rd Legislature adjourns as lawmakers wind up 140-day regular session

But they took time Monday to celebrate the accomplishments that state leaders said addressed many of the session priorities.

Lawmakers spent much of the final day—in which rules allow little more than technical corrections and no major legislation—taking photos, signing posters and thanking their neglected families, many of whom were in the gallery to help them celebrate the last hours of their regular session.

"Thank you sweetheart!" Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, said to her husband from the floor microphone. "I love you, and we're a good team! We work together!"

House Speaker Joe Straus praised the members and thanked them for their work during the session.

"Because of the decisions the House made Sunday, Texas is significantly closer to having the water supply needed to respond to severe droughts and to encourage private-sector growth," Straus said. "The House has focused on the core responsibilities of government throughout this session, and I am grateful that members have worked in a collaborative way to successfully address the issues that matter most to the people of Texas."