Texas State Senator

Paul Bettencourt Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3772

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB46

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/26/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4623

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of House Committee
5/7/25  
Voted on by House
5/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/26/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to liability of public schools and professional school employees for sexual misconduct involving students.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4751

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
4/24/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.

Sponsor of Legislation

TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of House Committee
5/8/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/25/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4205

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by House
5/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/21/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4236

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of House Committee
4/17/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/26/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4490

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
5/1/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/20/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/22/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4580

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.
TX

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4687

Filed
3/12/25  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by House
5/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/25/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/27/25  
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to certain charter school campuses or programs.