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Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR12

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.
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Texas Senate Bill SJR81

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
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Texas Senate Bill SCR39

Urging the federal government to take immediate action in addressing issues related to security at the border.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB22

Filed
3/11/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.
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Texas Senate Bill SB32

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
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 and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.
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Texas Senate Bill SB241

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
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Texas Senate Bill SB393

Filed
11/19/24  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease property.
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Texas Senate Bill SB414

Filed
11/21/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the text of ballot propositions for bond elections.
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Texas Senate Bill SB458

Filed
11/22/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an appraisal process for disputed losses under personal automobile or residential property insurance policies.
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Texas Senate Bill SB464

Filed
11/22/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the operation near a public or private primary or secondary school of a retail establishment selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping apparatuses, or tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB568

Filed
12/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.
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Texas Senate Bill SB583

Filed
12/13/24  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to lists of public real property suitable for use or to be developed for use as affordable housing by certain municipalities and counties.
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Texas Senate Bill SB609

Filed
12/13/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring independent school districts, home-rule school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools to comply with legally required policies.
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Texas Senate Bill SB660

Filed
12/19/24  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the installation of bollards or another safety barrier adjacent to certain hospital emergency rooms.
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Texas Senate Bill SB693

Filed
1/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB731

Filed
1/7/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to required water pressure boosters for certain housing developments that receive an allocation of low income housing tax credits.
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Texas Senate Bill SB732

Filed
1/7/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to required generators or other power sources for certain housing developments that receive an allocation of low income housing tax credits.
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Texas Senate Bill SB746

Filed
1/8/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to guardianship matters.
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Texas Senate Bill SB783

Filed
1/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
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Texas Senate Bill SB785

Filed
1/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.
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Texas Senate Bill SB897

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
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Texas Senate Bill SB993

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
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Texas Senate Bill SB996

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1008

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/27/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to state and local authority to regulate the food service industry.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1029

Filed
1/31/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the advertising of certain used motor vehicles.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1035

Filed
1/31/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1036

Filed
1/31/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1120

Filed
2/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/19/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses, stalking, or a violation of a protective order or condition of bond.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1122

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to applicability of certain prescription drug insurance laws to health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1147

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/27/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the withdrawal of the State of Texas from the Interstate Mining Compact.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1163

Filed
2/7/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board is required to postpone a protest hearing.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1188

Filed
2/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1197

Filed
2/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1209

Filed
2/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to election dates.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1227

Filed
2/11/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/27/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1245

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1267

Filed
2/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1307

Filed
2/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1321

Filed
2/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1332

Filed
2/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1386

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to testimony or the production of evidence before a house of the legislature or a legislative committee.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1394

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to weight and tire load restrictions for the operation of a vehicle transporting ready-mixed concrete on a public highway.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1396

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting the adoption or use of national sex education standards in public schools.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1470

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/26/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to share data for the purpose of maintaining the statewide voter registration list.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1494

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1537

Filed
2/21/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.
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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.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1598

Filed
2/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the release of motor vehicle collision report information.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1610

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other persons confined in certain facilities; amending certain sex offender registration requirements; increasing criminal penalties.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1664

Filed
2/27/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to public information regarding the rates of a transmission and distribution utility.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1814

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information to certain members of the United States armed forces regarding the resources and benefits provided to veterans.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1822

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the use of artificial intelligence-based algorithms in utilization review conducted for certain health benefit plans.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1841

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/27/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1948

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2065

Filed
3/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2155

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2406

Filed
3/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2407

Filed
3/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.