Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Local Government Committee May 12th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Local Government May 12th, 2025

Senate Local Government Committee

The meeting of the legislative committee was focused on the discussion and voting of several bills, including HB303, HB2740, HB2742, and HB4753. Each bill presented drew attention from various committee members, with detailed debates surrounding their implications and utility. For instance, HB4753, which addresses issues arising from lost certificates of occupancy, prompted a discussion on the difficulties faced by property owners in different municipalities struggling to comply with documentation requirements. In general, the committee expressed support for the bills, as many passed with unanimous votes.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB303

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/13/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a Type A or Type B general-law municipality to change to a Type C general-law municipality.
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Texas House Bill HB198

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/28/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
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Texas House Bill HB2715

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the removal from office of certain officers of political subdivisions.
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Texas House Bill HB2742

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of House Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/13/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the split-payment of ad valorem taxes.
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Texas House Bill HB3305

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of House Committee
4/24/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.
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Texas House Bill HB3348

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of House Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.
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Texas House Bill HB3505

Filed
2/28/25  
Out of House Committee
4/17/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the continuation and operation of a health care provider participation district created by certain local governments to administer a health care provider participation program.
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Texas House Bill HB3711

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of House Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of certain open meetings offenses as offenses against public administration and the publication of certain information regarding the prosecution of those offenses.
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Texas House Bill HB4753

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the municipal issuance of a document verifying that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for certain buildings.
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Texas House Bill HB1535

Filed
4/1/25  
Out of House Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/13/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.