Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HJR99

Filed
11/19/24  
Out of House Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
4/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/6/25  
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB140

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to advisory bodies for the Department of Family and Protective Services, including the creation of the child protective investigations advisory committee and the abolition of the Family and Protective Services Council.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB166

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to committing the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by engaging in certain conduct involving a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB331

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/17/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/6/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB353

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/24/25  
Voted on by House
5/1/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB467

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/28/25  
Voted on by House
4/23/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/6/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the procedure for the dissolution of the Cedar Creek Hospital District and the disposition of district money.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB767

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/8/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1089

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
4/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/8/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1244

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/17/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/6/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1399

Filed
11/19/24  
Out of House Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/6/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1672

Filed
12/18/24  
Out of House Committee
4/11/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1708

Filed
12/23/24  
Out of House Committee
4/8/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 302 in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2000

Filed
1/22/25  
Out of House Committee
4/3/25  
Voted on by House
4/17/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2018

Filed
1/22/25  
Out of House Committee
4/11/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/5/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2143

Filed
1/28/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
4/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1097 in Montgomery County as the Army Specialist Joey Lenz Memorial Highway.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2198

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of House Committee
4/8/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 in Kaufman County as the Officer Jacob Candanoza Memorial Highway.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2415

Filed
2/4/25  
Out of House Committee
4/8/25  
Voted on by House
4/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2457

Filed
2/5/25  
Out of House Committee
4/9/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 in Wilbarger County as the Molly Mullens Mile.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2523

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of House Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2723

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of House Committee
4/9/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2730

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of House Committee
4/17/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/6/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person allowed an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead to file a new application or confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2763

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of House Committee
4/8/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3135

Filed
2/21/25  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3248

Filed
2/24/25  
Out of House Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3513

Filed
2/28/25  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SCR48

Urging the Gulf Coast Protection District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to not compromise navigation safety or two-way traffic vessel movement when implementing a project.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB375

Filed
11/15/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB410

Filed
11/21/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB672

Filed
12/19/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a requirement that certain hospitals submit a summary of parts of their emergency operations plans to the Health and Human Services Commission.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB777

Filed
1/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1373

Filed
2/18/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a hospital's determination to grant, deny, renew, or modify medical staff privileges.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1454

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the area of operations of and certain tax exemptions available to housing authorities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1586

Filed
2/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of permits for certain wastewater treatment facilities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1704

Filed
2/27/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain rights of crime victims and witnesses and associated persons and to victim impact statements.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1856

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a capacity cost recovery rider for certain electric utilities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2165

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2342

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the application for appointment of a guardian and to requiring criminal history record information and other information in connection with the guardianship of a ward or the ward's estate.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2367

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2452

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the compensation of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2501

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to selection of an attorney by an indigent parent as attorney ad litem for the parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2520

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the calculation of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2521

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to notification of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of the death of a resident of the county in which the district is located and the determination by the chief appraiser of the effect of the decedent's death on the continued eligibility of any property in the county previously owned by the decedent for any exemption allowed for the property.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2538

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the plan required to be adopted by the board of directors of an appraisal district for periodically conducting certain reappraisal activities.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2539

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the adoption of an ordinance issuing a tax increment bond by certain municipalities that have designated a tax increment reinvestment zone.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2703

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate condominiums.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2835

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/1/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to municipal regulation of stairway requirements in certain apartment buildings.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2903

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to supporting vouchers and other documents attached to annual accounts filed by guardians of the estate.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2959

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2965

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB3029

Filed
3/17/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the powers and duties of the Far North Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Tarrant and Wise Counties; providing authority to establish defined areas and to impose a tax and issue bonds.