Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I)

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II)

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR57

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SCR8

Expressing opposition to the creation of a central bank digital currency.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB8

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB14

Filed
3/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/11/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/26/25  
Out of House Committee
4/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB24

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB108

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the appointment of election clerks.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB112

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to parental rights in public education.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB125

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to autologous and direct blood donations.
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Texas Senate Bill SB213

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting insurers from requiring the tying of residential property and personal automobile insurance policies.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB251

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB315

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB318

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general.
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Texas Senate Bill SB371

Filed
11/14/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
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Texas Senate Bill SB378

Filed
11/15/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain prohibited practices by a barber or cosmetologist.
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Texas Senate Bill SB379

Filed
11/15/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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Texas Senate Bill SB472

Filed
11/22/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the right of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district, the appraisal district, or the appraisal review board of the appraisal district to bring certain claims in an appeal of an order of the appraisal review board.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB487

Filed
11/22/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.
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Texas Senate Bill SB502

Filed
11/25/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
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Texas Senate Bill SB513

Filed
11/26/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB565

Filed
12/11/24  
Out of Senate Committee
2/25/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB621

Filed
12/13/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a prohibition on the establishment, operation, or ownership of a public bank by a political subdivision.
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Texas Senate Bill SB650

Filed
12/18/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/18/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB689

Filed
12/20/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to employment practices regarding diversity and prohibiting the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.
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Texas Senate Bill SB707

Filed
1/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/5/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of the legislature to determine that certain federal directives are unconstitutional and to prohibit certain government officers and employees from enforcing or assisting in the enforcement of the directive.
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Texas Senate Bill SB710

Filed
1/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities.
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Texas Senate Bill SB761

Filed
1/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to rights of crime victims, including the enforcement of certain rights of sexual assault victims; authorizing a civil penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB763

Filed
1/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB815

Filed
1/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB854

Filed
1/17/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to municipal regulation of multifamily and mixed-use development on religious land.
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Texas Senate Bill SB875

Filed
1/22/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting election activities committed by a member of the board of trustees or superintendent of an independent school district or on certain school district premises; creating criminal offenses.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB896

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the enrollment period for newborns under certain health benefit plans.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB916

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.
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Texas Senate Bill SB925

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB958

Filed
1/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB961

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fraud prevention and verifying eligibility for benefits under Medicaid.
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Texas Senate Bill SB965

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB973

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the prohibition on posting on the Internet information held by an appraisal district regarding certain residential property.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB987

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state over certain criminal actions.
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Texas Senate Bill SB990

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB995

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1006

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/12/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1018

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1019

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the adjudication of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or a person with a disability.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1024

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1026

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1146

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the plugging or replugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1194

Filed
2/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1198

Filed
2/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1253

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1330

Filed
2/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1343

Filed
2/18/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1362

Filed
2/18/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1379

Filed
2/18/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1497

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1498

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/13/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to civil asset forfeiture of digital currency or other similar property.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1527

Filed
2/21/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under the public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1532

Filed
2/21/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1547

Filed
2/21/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1596

Filed
2/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.