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SB8

Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

TXSenateEnacted

Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

Introduced Aug 15, 2025Sponsor: Mayes Middleton

SB12

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

TXSenateEnacted

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Introduced Aug 15, 2025Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

SB5

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

TXSenateEnacted

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

Introduced Aug 15, 2025Sponsor: Joan Huffman

SB54

Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

TXSenateEnacted

Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's…

Introduced Aug 26, 2025Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

HCR20

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Ann's Catholic School in Midland.

TXHouseEnacted

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Ann's Catholic School in Midland.

Introduced Sep 2, 2025Sponsor: Tom Craddick

SR91

In memory of Javier Vega Jr.

TXSenateEnacted

In memory of Javier Vega Jr.

Introduced Aug 11, 2025Sponsor: Mayes Middleton

SR92

Recognizing Annette Holmes on the occasion of her retirement.

TXSenateEnacted

Recognizing Annette Holmes on the occasion of her retirement.

Introduced Aug 12, 2025Sponsor: Royce West

SR94

Recognizing Richard M. Peterson for being elected president of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

TXSenateEnacted

Recognizing Richard M. Peterson for being elected president of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Introduced Aug 13, 2025Sponsor: Jose Menendez

SR95

Recognizing James L. Grigsby Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.

TXSenateEnacted

Recognizing James L. Grigsby Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.

Introduced Aug 13, 2025Sponsor: Angela Paxton

SR96

Extending congratulations and best wishes to Madeline Groce on the occasion of her 106th birthday.

TXSenateEnacted

Extending congratulations and best wishes to Madeline Groce on the occasion of her 106th birthday.

Introduced Aug 13, 2025Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

HB500

Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

SB2878

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

TXSenateVetoed

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court…

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

HB5659

Relating to the procedural requirements applicable to interbasin transfers of water involving the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the procedural requirements applicable to interbasin transfers of water involving the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.

Introduced Mar 28, 2025Sponsor: Jay Dean

HB5671

Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.

TXHouseVetoed

Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.

Introduced Apr 11, 2025Sponsor: Helen Kerwin

HCR143

Congratulating Aaron F. Reitz on his appointment as assistant attorney general of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy.

TXHouseEnacted

Congratulating Aaron F. Reitz on his appointment as assistant attorney general of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy.

Introduced May 1, 2025Sponsor: Pat Curry

SB785

Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.

TXSenateEnacted

Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.

Introduced Jan 15, 2025Sponsor: Peter Flores

HB103

Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Ellen Troxclair

HB102

Relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Terry Wilson

HB101

Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

HB75

Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.

Introduced Mar 5, 2025Sponsor: John Smithee

HB49

Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Drew Darby

HB46

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Ken King

HB45

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to represent the state in the prosecution of the criminal offense of trafficking of persons.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Lacey Hull

HB43

Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Stan Kitzman

HB42

Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.

Introduced Mar 7, 2025Sponsor: Terry Wilson

HB40

Relating to the business court.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the business court.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Brooks Landgraf

HB35

Relating to a peer support network for first responders.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to a peer support network for first responders.

Introduced Mar 13, 2025Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

HB34

Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.

Introduced Mar 13, 2025Sponsor: William Metcalf

HB33

Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.

Introduced Mar 3, 2025Sponsor: Don McLaughlin

HB27

Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools.

Introduced Feb 27, 2025Sponsor: Ken King

HB26

Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.

Introduced Mar 5, 2025Sponsor: Lacey Hull

HB24

Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.

Introduced Jun 20, 2025Sponsor: Angelia Orr

HB20

Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

Introduced Jun 20, 2025Sponsor: Gary Gates

HB18

Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.

Introduced Jun 20, 2025Sponsor: Gary Vandeaver

HB14

Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.

Introduced Jun 20, 2025Sponsor: Cody Harris

HB12

Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.

Introduced Jun 20, 2025Sponsor: Keith Bell

HB6

Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.

Introduced Jun 20, 2025Sponsor: Jeff Leach

HB2

Relating to public education and public school finance.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to public education and public school finance.

Introduced Jun 20, 2025Sponsor: Brad Buckley

HB9

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.

Introduced Jun 12, 2025Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

HB48

Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Drew Darby

HB11

Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to licensing reciprocity agreements entered into by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Introduced May 29, 2025Sponsor: Dade Phelan

HB37

Relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program.

Introduced Mar 3, 2025Sponsor: Mihaela Plesa

HB30

Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.

Introduced Mar 14, 2025Sponsor: Ellen Troxclair

HB21

Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.

Introduced May 28, 2025Sponsor: Gary Gates

HB22

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property.

TXHouseEnacted

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property.

Introduced May 24, 2025Sponsor: Candy Noble

HB4

Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system.

TXHouseFloor Vote

Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system.

Introduced May 13, 2025Sponsor: Brad Buckley

HB74

Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

TXHouseFloor Vote

Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a…

Introduced Mar 31, 2025Sponsor: Eddie Morales

HB38

Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.

TXHouseFloor Vote

Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.

Introduced Mar 6, 2025Sponsor: John Bucy

HB23

Relating to the authority of certain persons to obtain third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an improvement related to such a document.

TXHouseFloor Vote

Relating to the authority of certain persons to obtain third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an…

Introduced Apr 30, 2025Sponsor: Cody Harris

HB50

Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests.

TXHouseFloor Vote

Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests.

Introduced Mar 13, 2025Sponsor: Venton Jones