Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House S/C on County & Regional Government Committee May 5th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House S/C on County & Regional Government

The committee meeting convened to address a series of bills aimed at enhancing public safety, addressing homelessness, and improving governance associated with county purchasing agents. Key discussions revolved around HB3205, which seeks to implement a County Housing First Initiative to combat homelessness by allowing counties to create a dedicated funding source for such initiatives. Representative Campos presented compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of Housing First programs, citing substantial improvements in housing stability and quality of life for participants. The bill received favorable testimonies from various stakeholders, emphasizing its crucial role in tackling homelessness in Texas.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB1597

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
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Texas House Bill HB2364

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to parking lots and parking garages adjacent or near to certain county courthouses.
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Texas House Bill HB2437

Filed
2/5/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the adoption and amendment of an annual budget by certain emergency services districts.
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Texas House Bill HB3205

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the imposition of a county housing first initiatives fee in certain counties.
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Texas House Bill HB3253

Filed
2/24/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.
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Texas House Bill HB3310

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt noise regulations; creating a criminal offense; authorizing fees.
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Texas House Bill HB3648

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to local control of the employment matters of sheriff's department employees in certain counties.
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Texas House Bill HB3906

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas House Bill HB4259

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of certain counties to employ a county purchasing agent.
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Texas House Bill HB5645

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the term of the chair of a county ethics commission.