Texas lawmakers' top priority when they return to Austin will be passing a balanced budget, but state Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins is also pushing several bills she says could affect families, students and communities statewide.

The Democrat who covers District 120 has filed several bills this week.

Some bills seek to help breast cancer patients afford wigs; add protections for college athletes earning money through name, image and likeness deals; and create support for small towns facing economic hardship.