The deadline for filing major legislation has passed — local bills can still be filed, and major bills, if the members agree. About 5,700 bills were filed, and most of them will die. That’s the way of things. Education and taxation legislation of various types led the way. The most prolific filers: Sens. John Carona, R-Dallas, and Royce West, D-Dallas; Reps. Ryan Guillen, D-Rio Grande City, and Richard Raymond, D-Laredo. The halfway mark of the 140-day session lands on Monday, March 18.