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State Representative
Ken King
(R) - Texas
Texas House District 088
In Office - Started: 01/08/2013

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P.O. Box 12910
Austin, TX 78711-2910
Phone: 512-463-0736

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Canadian, TX 79014
Phone: 806-323-8870

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB1968 Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission. AN ACT relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB3 Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. Vetoed
SB1383 Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities. AN ACT relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2 Relating to public education and public school finance. AN ACT relating to public education and public school finance. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2128 Relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities. AN ACT relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB18 Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties. AN ACT relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB107 Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry. AN ACT relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB868 Relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program. AN ACT relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3595 Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties. AN ACT relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB8 Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements. AN ACT relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB6 Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation. AN ACT relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB34 Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state. AN ACT relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3000 Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. AN ACT relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB27 Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools. AN ACT relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3824 Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties. AN ACT relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB145 Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB143 Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. AN ACT relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB121 Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources. AN ACT relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB46 Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration. AN ACT relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB144 Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles. AN ACT relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5323 Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4396 Relating to the eligibility of the American Performance Horseman and the American Rodeo for funding under the major events reimbursement program. AN ACT relating to the eligibility of the American Performance Horseman and the American Rodeo for funding under the major events reimbursement program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1481 Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication devices. AN ACT relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication devices. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4668 Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers. AN ACT relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB300 Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. AN ACT relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB102 Relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education. AN ACT relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2001 Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain misuse of official information, including misuse of official information that results in certain net pecuniary gains. AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain misuse of official information, including misuse of official information that results in certain net pecuniary gains. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3441 Relating to the liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine. AN ACT relating to the liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1252 Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system. AN ACT relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB33 Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies. AN ACT relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB4 Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. AN ACT relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB23 Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. AN ACT relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR1478 Commemorating the centennial of Route 66. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of Route 66 and extend sincere best wishes to all those involved in preservation efforts and celebrations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR56 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR171 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make corrections to H.B. No. 46. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR170 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. Dead
HR1523 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 46. Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 46. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB22 Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund. AN ACT relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund. Passed
HB4 Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system. AN ACT relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system. Dead
SB992 Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services. AN ACT relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB984 Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. AN ACT relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2663 Relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an extension of the deadline for plugging an inactive well; providing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an extension of the deadline for plugging an inactive well; providing an administrative penalty. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB21 Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1844 Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services. AN ACT relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2487 Relating to procedures for and certain facilities providing crisis and mental health services. AN ACT relating to procedures for and certain facilities providing crisis and mental health services. Dead
SB1080 Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. AN ACT relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1786 Relating to public higher education. AN ACT relating to public higher education. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3385 Relating to the promotion and sale of wine produced in this state; creating a farm winery permit; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to the promotion and sale of wine produced in this state; creating a farm winery permit; authorizing a fee. Dead
SB5 Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR1073 Recognizing May 8, 2025, as World Ovarian Cancer Day. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 8, 2025, as World Ovarian Cancer Day and urge all Texans to learn more about the disease. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR1028 Recognizing May 21, 2025, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 21, 2025, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day and extend to all legislative staff members sincere appreciation for their exceptional service. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR799 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and extend to all those associated with the agency deep appreciation for their public service Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4879 Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in testing certain substances suspected of containing delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. AN ACT relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in testing certain substances suspected of containing delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. Dead
SJR85 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SJR2 Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5147 Relating to investigational stem cell treatment. AN ACT relating to investigational stem cell treatment. Dead
SB305 Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway. AN ACT relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1366 Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. AN ACT relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB767 Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires. AN ACT relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4207 Relating to obstructing a railroad crossing and the liability of a railway company for such an obstruction; providing a civil penalty. AN ACT relating to obstructing a railroad crossing and the liability of a railway company for such an obstruction; providing a civil penalty. Dead
HB3666 Relating to the program of internal auditing conducted by state agencies. AN ACT relating to the program of internal auditing conducted by state agencies. Dead
HB3334 Relating to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response at certain wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response at certain wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty. Dead
HB1905 Relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed burn to be conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department. AN ACT relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed burn to be conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department. Dead
HB2040 Relating to the required number of minutes of instructional time to be provided by a juvenile justice alternative education program. AN ACT relating to the required number of minutes of instructional time to be provided by a juvenile justice alternative education program. Dead
HB2667 Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities. AN ACT relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities. Dead
HB106 Relating to the maintenance of overhead electrical power lines associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to the maintenance of overhead electrical power lines associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty. Dead
SJR3 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2308 Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration. AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration. Dead
SCR46 Expressing support for renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby express support for renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak Dead
HB2494 Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services. AN ACT relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services. Dead
HJR98 Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress. A JOINT RESOLUTION applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4735 Relating to rural development funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; authorizing fees. AN ACT relating to rural development funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; authorizing fees. Dead
HB2450 Relating to elevator inspection requirements in buildings with four stories or less. AN ACT relating to elevator inspection requirements in buildings with four stories or less. Dead
HB2404 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. AN ACT relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. Dead
HB1441 Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers. AN ACT relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers. Dead
HB1787 Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention. AN ACT relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention. Dead
HB3913 Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission. AN ACT relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Dead
HB3673 Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. AN ACT relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. Dead
HB2777 Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. AN ACT relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. Dead
HB2041 Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway. AN ACT relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway. Dead
HB5580 Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. AN ACT relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Dead
HB3352 Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. AN ACT relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. Dead
HB54 Relating to the display of and allowance for non-human behaviors in Texas schools. AN ACT relating to the display of and allowance for non-human behaviors in Texas schools. Dead
HB125 Relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dead
HB1276 Relating to a study of this state's response to plant disease or pest outbreaks. AN ACT relating to a study of this state's response to plant disease or pest outbreaks. Dead
HB2063 Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires. AN ACT relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires. Dead
HB4543 Relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site. AN ACT relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site. Dead
HB4568 Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund. AN ACT relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund. Dead
HB2110 Relating to public higher education. AN ACT relating to public higher education. Dead
HB3318 Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. AN ACT relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. Dead
HB19 Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt. AN ACT relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt. Dead
HB3502 Relating to annual statistical reports for fixing title insurance premium rates. AN ACT relating to annual statistical reports for fixing title insurance premium rates. Dead
HCR101 Designating the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas Dead
HB2054 Relating to the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program and authorizing an increase in the assessment on certain insurers that fund the program. AN ACT relating to the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program and authorizing an increase in the assessment on certain insurers that fund the program. Dead
HB4901 Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices. AN ACT relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices. Dead
HB4124 Relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transactions; authorizing a civil penalty. AN ACT relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transactions; authorizing a civil penalty. Dead
HR622 In memory of J. Pat Hickman of Canyon. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of J. Pat Hickman and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR643 In memory of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jonathan David Corder and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his son, Cole Corder Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR667 In memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth of Levelland. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Joshua Goforth Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB28 Relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and providing for the transfer of regulatory functions; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and providing for the transfer of regulatory functions; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty. Dead
HB13 Relating to creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council. AN ACT relating to creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council. Dead
HB3493 Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system. AN ACT relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system. Dead
HR647 In memory of Gordon Robert Johnson. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gordon Robert Johnson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Julie Hull Johnson Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4232 Relating to the maintenance of certain improvements associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to the maintenance of certain improvements associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty. Dead
HR642 In memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth of Levelland. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Joshua Goforth Dead
HB3402 Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service. AN ACT relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service. Dead
HB3351 Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources. AN ACT relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources. Dead
HB2745 Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles. AN ACT relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles. Dead
HB2527 Relating to prohibiting lobbyists from representing certain aliens or foreign entities, providing a criminal penalty. AN ACT relating to prohibiting lobbyists from representing certain aliens or foreign entities, providing a criminal penalty. Dead
HB2451 Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools. AN ACT relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools. Dead
HB2453 Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. AN ACT relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Dead
HB1912 Relating to a limit on the assessment of certain fees for the qualification for sale or registration of securities. AN ACT relating to a limit on the assessment of certain fees for the qualification for sale or registration of securities. Dead
HB5 Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Dead
HJR3 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. Dead
HR198 Recognizing February 11 and 12, 2025, as Panhandle Days at the State Capitol. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 11 and 12, 2025, as Panhandle Days at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR76 Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 4, 2025, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
SB293 Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty. House adopts conference committee report RV#4171 06/02/2025 Yea
SB293 Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty. Rules suspended RV#4170 06/02/2025 Yea
SCR55 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1964. Adopted RV#4168 06/02/2025 Yea
HCR171 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. Adopted RV#4167 06/02/2025 Yea
HCR172 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 441. Adopted RV#4169 06/02/2025 Absent
HB493 Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. House adopts conference committee report RV#4145 06/01/2025 Yea
SB268 Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. House adopts conference committee report RV#4144 06/01/2025 Yea
HB705 Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees. House adopts conference committee report RV#4153 06/01/2025 Yea
SB568 Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. House adopts conference committee report RV#4139 06/01/2025 Yea
SB650 Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. House adopts conference committee report RV#4149 06/01/2025 Nay
HB2017 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. House adopts conference committee report RV#4128 06/01/2025 Absent
HB2516 Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans. House adopts conference committee report RV#4147 06/01/2025 Yea
HB2885 Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. House adopts conference committee report RV#4127 06/01/2025 Yea
HB2963 Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment. House adopts conference committee report RV#4150 06/01/2025 Yea
SB1405 Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services. House adopts conference committee report RV#4134 06/01/2025 Yea
SB1540 Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees. House adopts conference committee report RV#4154 06/01/2025 Yea
SB1610 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. House adopts conference committee report RV#4151 06/01/2025 Yea
SB1660 Relating to the retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. House adopts conference committee report RV#4160 06/01/2025 Yea
HB3642 Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways, to certain memorial markers on certain highways, and to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions. House adopts conference committee report RV#4142 06/01/2025 Yea
SB15 Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. House adopts conference committee report RV#4137 06/01/2025 Yea
SB8 Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements. House adopts conference committee report RV#4130 06/01/2025 Yea
HB3909 Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place. House adopts conference committee report RV#4143 06/01/2025 Yea
SB2024 Relating to a prohibition on marketing, advertising, offering for sale, or selling certain e-cigarette products; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense. House adopts conference committee report RV#4165 06/01/2025 Yea
SB2217 Relating to certain election practices and procedures. House adopts conference committee report RV#4146 06/01/2025 Yea
SB2308 Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment. House adopts conference committee report RV#4133 06/01/2025 Yea
HB119 Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty. House adopts conference committee report RV#4135 06/01/2025 Yea
HB5246 Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund. House adopts conference committee report RV#4129 06/01/2025 Absent
HB46 Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration. House adopts conference committee report RV#4163 06/01/2025 Yea
HB46 Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration. House adopts conference committee report RV#4162 06/01/2025 Yea
SB2753 Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. House adopts conference committee report RV#4157 06/01/2025 Nay
HB1545 Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. House adopts conference committee report RV#4161 06/01/2025 Yea
SB2900 Relating to certain advisory entities and work groups under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts or on which the comptroller's office is represented and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those entities. House adopts conference committee report RV#4140 06/01/2025 Yea
SB2878 Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. House adopts conference committee report RV#4131 06/01/2025 Yea
SB2972 Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. House adopts conference committee report RV#4159 06/01/2025 Yea
HB40 Relating to the business court. House adopts conference committee report RV#4156 06/01/2025 Yea
SB3059 Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. House adopts conference committee report RV#4136 06/01/2025 Yea
SCR54 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make a correction in S.B. No. 2268. Adopted RV#4126 06/01/2025 Yea
HR1496 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3642. Adopted RV#4141 06/01/2025 Yea
HR1495 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2308. Adopted RV#4132 06/01/2025 Yea
HR1515 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2972. Adopted RV#4158 06/01/2025 Yea
HR1499 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 650. Adopted RV#4148 06/01/2025 Nay
HR1514 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 40. Adopted RV#4155 06/01/2025 Yea
HR1501 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 568. Adopted RV#4138 06/01/2025 Yea
HR1519 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 705. Adopted RV#4152 06/01/2025 Yea
HR1523 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 46. Adopted RV#4162 06/01/2025 Yea
SCR56 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. Adopted RV#4164 06/01/2025 Yea
SB331 Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities; imposing an administrative penalty. House adopts conference committee report RV#4117 05/31/2025 Yea
SB379 Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. House adopts conference committee report RV#4118 05/31/2025 Yea
SB457 Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements. House adopts conference committee report RV#4109 05/31/2025 Yea
SB447 Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. House adopts conference committee report RV#4113 05/31/2025 Yea
SB441 Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. House adopts conference committee report RV#4122 05/31/2025 Yea
SB763 Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants. House adopts conference committee report RV#4114 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1 General Appropriations Bill. House adopts conference committee report RV#4101 05/31/2025 Yea
HB2011 Relating to the right to repurchase from a condemning entity certain real property for which ad valorem taxes are delinquent. House adopts conference committee report RV#4105 05/31/2025 Yea
HB2067 Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies. House adopts conference committee report RV#4110 05/31/2025 Yea
SB13 Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials. House adopts conference committee report RV#4115 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3071 Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House adopts conference committee report RV#4107 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1506 Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole. House adopts conference committee report RV#4111 05/31/2025 Yea
SB12 Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools. House adopts conference committee report RV#4119 05/31/2025 Yea
SB1566 Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. House adopts conference committee report RV#4112 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3372 Relating to prohibiting certain personal services performed by school district administrators; providing a civil penalty. House adopts conference committee report RV#4108 05/31/2025 Yea
HB3556 Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties. House adopts conference committee report RV#4124 05/31/2025 Absent
HB3595 Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties. House adopts conference committee report RV#4106 05/31/2025 Yea
HB145 Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty. House adopts conference committee report RV#4120 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2018 Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations. House adopts conference committee report RV#4116 05/31/2025 Yea
SB2337 Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services. House adopts conference committee report RV#4121 05/31/2025 Absent
SB37 Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman. House adopts conference committee report RV#4104 05/31/2025 Absent
SB2601 Relating to the landowner compensation program. House adopts conference committee report RV#4103 05/31/2025 Yea
HB300 Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. House adopts conference committee report RV#4099 05/31/2025 Yea
HR1446 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. Adopted RV#4100 05/31/2025 Yea
HR1491 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3556. Adopted RV#4123 05/31/2025 Absent
HCR169 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1. Adopted RV#4102 05/31/2025 Absent
HB549 Relating to the availability and use of airway clearance devices at public school campuses and to contracts for medication for respiratory distress and training at public schools. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4086 05/30/2025 Yea
HB223 Relating to competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4095 05/30/2025 Absent
HB346 Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4073 05/30/2025 Yea
HB1056 Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4060 05/30/2025 Yea
HB718 Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4070 05/30/2025 Yea
HB252 Relating to the payment of employment compensation by certain state agencies. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4071 05/30/2025 Yea
SB509 Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. House adopts conference committee report RV#4092 05/30/2025 Yea
HB20 Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4085 05/30/2025 Yea
HB1973 Relating to proof of the identity of a child's parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4069 05/30/2025 Yea
HB2525 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4090 05/30/2025 Yea
SB1198 Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability. House adopts conference committee report RV#4091 05/30/2025 Yea
HB2731 Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4087 05/30/2025 Yea
HB2854 Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4081 05/30/2025 Yea
HB2854 Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4061 05/30/2025 Yea
HB3000 Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4062 05/30/2025 Yea
HB3073 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4077 05/30/2025 Yea
HCR84 Designating Pineland as the official Sawmill Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4067 05/30/2025 Yea
HB3333 Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain river segments and drainage areas. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4084 05/30/2025 Yea
HB3619 Relating to the rights and liabilities of the owner of the surface estate of the tract of land on which a well to be plugged or replugged by the Railroad Commission of Texas is located. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4064 05/30/2025 Yea
HB3697 Relating to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4083 05/30/2025 Yea
HB3848 Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4088 05/30/2025 Yea
HB14 Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4096 05/30/2025 Absent
HB4081 Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4078 05/30/2025 Absent
HB4144 Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4080 05/30/2025 Yea
HB4236 Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4093 05/30/2025 Yea
HB4464 Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4065 05/30/2025 Yea
HB4623 Relating to liability of public schools and professional school employees for sexual misconduct involving students. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4061 05/30/2025 Yea
HB4690 Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#4089 05/30/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Texas House Administration Committee 6
Detail Texas House State Affairs Committee Chair 1
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
TX Texas House District 088 House Republican In Office 01/08/2013