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Legislator > Paul Bettencourt
State Senator
Paul Bettencourt
(R) - Texas
Texas Senate District 07
In Office - Started: 01/13/2015
contact info
Capitol Office
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0107
Houston Office
11451 Katy Freeway
Suite 209
Houston, TX 77079
Suite 209
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: 713-464-0282
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB762 | Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. | AN ACT relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB785 | Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing. | AN ACT relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB974 | Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense. | Vetoed |
| 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 |
| SB2206 | Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses. | AN ACT relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB138 | Relating to the establishment of the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program; authorizing a fee. | AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program; authorizing a fee. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB4205 | Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties. | AN ACT relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB4236 | Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. | AN ACT relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB4623 | Relating to liability of public schools and professional school employees for sexual misconduct involving students. | AN ACT relating to liability of public schools and professional school employees for sexual misconduct involving students. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB4490 | Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons. | AN ACT relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB4687 | Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to certain charter school campuses or programs. | AN ACT relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to certain charter school campuses or programs. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2383 | Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety. | AN ACT relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB4751 | Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative. | AN ACT relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB34 | Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| 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. | AN ACT 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2237 | Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees. | AN ACT relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB127 | Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty. | AN ACT relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1567 | Relating to the authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units. | AN ACT relating to the authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units. | 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 |
| SB1737 | Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers. | AN ACT relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB15 | Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. | AN ACT relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1883 | Relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees. | AN ACT relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB24 | Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students. | AN ACT relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB3687 | Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts. | AN ACT relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2064 | Relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate. | AN ACT relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2068 | Relating to the duty of an appraisal district to keep confidential certain identifying information provided by a property owner. | AN ACT relating to the duty of an appraisal district to keep confidential certain identifying information provided by a property owner. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2514 | Relating to establishing the hostile foreign adversaries unit at the Department of Public Safety and training, prohibitions, and reporting requirements designed to combat foreign influence and foreign adversary operations; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to establishing the hostile foreign adversaries unit at the Department of Public Safety and training, prohibitions, and reporting requirements designed to combat foreign influence and foreign adversary operations; creating a criminal offense. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB7 | Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. | AN ACT relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2520 | 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. | AN ACT 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB148 | Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district. | AN ACT relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2477 | Relating to certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy. | AN ACT relating to certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy. | 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 |
| HB103 | Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty. | AN ACT relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB33 | Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services. | AN ACT relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB38 | Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises. | AN ACT relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB31 | Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment. | AN ACT relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB3034 | Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 249 in Grimes and Montgomery Counties as the Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway. | AN ACT relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 249 in Grimes and Montgomery Counties as the Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB5666 | Relating to the creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. | AN ACT relating to the creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB3070 | Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses. | AN ACT relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation; creating criminal offenses. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB17 | Relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. | AN ACT relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1346 | Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing. | AN ACT relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing. | 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 |
| 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. | AN ACT 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1540 | Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees. | AN ACT relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1566 | Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. | AN ACT relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB3424 | Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. | AN ACT relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB10 | Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. | AN ACT relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB11 | Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools. | AN ACT relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| 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. | AN ACT 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1300 | Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties. | AN ACT relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB2559 | Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances. | AN ACT relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1313 | Relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1433 | Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes. | AN ACT relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1453 | Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes. | AN ACT relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB991 | Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent and truant students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students. | AN ACT relating to the inclusion of chronically absent and truant students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB965 | Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty. | AN ACT relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB1533 | Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. | AN ACT relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB568 | Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. | AN ACT relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB571 | Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB1661 | Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. | AN ACT relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB790 | Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. | AN ACT relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB835 | Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse. | AN ACT relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB843 | Relating to a Texas Education Agency database of school district and open-enrollment charter school bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects. | AN ACT relating to a Texas Education Agency database of school district and open-enrollment charter school bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB869 | Relating to the deadline for the Texas Ethics Commission to resolve certain complaints. | AN ACT relating to the deadline for the Texas Ethics Commission to resolve certain complaints. | 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 |
| 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. | AN ACT 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB1393 | Relating to daylight saving time. | AN ACT relating to daylight saving time. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB510 | Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws. | AN ACT relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB509 | Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. | AN ACT relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB506 | Relating to requirements for certain ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions. | AN ACT relating to requirements for certain ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB75 | Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. | AN ACT relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB677 | Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator. | AN ACT relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB851 | Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner is receiving certain ad valorem tax benefits. | AN ACT relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner is receiving certain ad valorem tax benefits. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB260 | Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program. | AN ACT relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB231 | Relating to temporary emergency electric energy facilities. | AN ACT relating to temporary emergency electric energy facilities. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB621 | Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents related to governmental officials or candidates for political office. | AN ACT relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents related to governmental officials or candidates for political office. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB493 | Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. | AN ACT relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB213 | Relating to prohibiting insurers from requiring the tying of residential property and personal automobile insurance policies. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting insurers from requiring the tying of residential property and personal automobile insurance policies. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB551 | Relating to address information contained on reports of political contributions and expenditures made available on the Internet by the Texas Ethics Commission. | AN ACT relating to address information contained on reports of political contributions and expenditures made available on the Internet by the Texas Ethics Commission. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB3059 | Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. | AN ACT relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB40 | Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief. | AN ACT relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB9 | Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions. | AN ACT relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions. | 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 |
| HB9 | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income. | AN ACT relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB6 | Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools. | AN ACT relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools. | Passed |
| SJR5 | Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony. | A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR629 | In memory of Joshua Daniel King. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joshua Daniel King and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Sarah King | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR686 | Recognizing Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her staff for their valuable contributions and service. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her entire staff for their many valuable contributions to the legislative process and commend them on their loyal and continued service to the State of Texas | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR222 | In memory of former state Senator and Representative Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Joe J. Bernal and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many friends | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR719 | In memory of Dave Welch. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Pastor Dave Welch | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR709 | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 568. | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 568. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR695 | Returning Senate Bill No. 293 to the House for further consideration. | Returning Senate Bill No. 293 to the House for further consideration. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SCR19 | Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a Texas Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex. | That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby authorize the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve the construction of a Texas Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex, at a site outside of the historic Capitol grounds | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| 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 |
| SB1020 | Relating to personal bond offices, to the notification provided to a judge regarding tampering with an electronic monitoring device while released on bond or community supervision, and to the availability of certain information regarding a person required to submit to an electronic monitoring program or being supervised by a community supervision and corrections department. | AN ACT relating to personal bond offices, to the notification provided to a judge regarding tampering with an electronic monitoring device while released on bond or community supervision, and to the availability of certain information regarding a person required to submit to an electronic monitoring program or being supervised by a community supervision and corrections department. | 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 |
| HB21 | Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. | AN ACT relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB2703 | Relating to designating July as American Patriotism Month. | AN ACT relating to designating July as American Patriotism Month. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SJR1 | Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances for illegal aliens charged with certain offenses punishable as a felony. | A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances for illegal aliens charged with certain offenses punishable as a felony. | Dead |
| HJR133 | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected. | A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB30 | Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit. | AN ACT relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB4580 | 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. | AN ACT 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. | Dead |
| SB2035 | Relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving political committees that support or oppose a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving political committees that support or oppose a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. | Dead |
| HB3772 | 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. | AN ACT 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. | Dead |
| SB18 | Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding. | Dead |
| SB1962 | Relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. | AN ACT relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. | Dead |
| SB2361 | Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System. | AN ACT relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2521 | 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. | AN ACT 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. | Dead |
| SJR84 | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire. | SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2764 | Relating to information provided to a purchaser of a manufactured home regarding the ability to elect to treat the home as real property or personal property. | AN ACT relating to information provided to a purchaser of a manufactured home regarding the ability to elect to treat the home as real property or personal property. | Dead |
| SB2858 | Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation. | AN ACT relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation. | Dead |
| SB1023 | Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates. | AN ACT relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB505 | Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty. | AN ACT relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty. | Dead |
| SB875 | Relating to prohibiting election activities committed by a member of the board of trustees or superintendent of an independent school district or on certain school district premises; creating criminal offenses. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting election activities committed by a member of the board of trustees or superintendent of an independent school district or on certain school district premises; creating criminal offenses. | Dead |
| SB570 | Relating to an attendance policy adopted by public schools to prevent truancy. | AN ACT relating to an attendance policy adopted by public schools to prevent truancy. | Dead |
| SB414 | Relating to the text of ballot propositions for bond elections. | AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions for bond elections. | Dead |
| SB2891 | Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council. | AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council. | Dead |
| SB2541 | Relating to the calculation of the unused increment rate of a taxing unit. | AN ACT relating to the calculation of the unused increment rate of a taxing unit. | Dead |
| SB2539 | Relating to the adoption of an ordinance issuing a tax increment bond by certain municipalities that have designated a tax increment reinvestment zone. | AN ACT relating to the adoption of an ordinance issuing a tax increment bond by certain municipalities that have designated a tax increment reinvestment zone. | Dead |
| SB2681 | Relating to the basis for a third-party challenge to a voter's registration. | AN ACT relating to the basis for a third-party challenge to a voter's registration. | Dead |
| SB2538 | Relating to the plan required to be adopted by the board of directors of an appraisal district for periodically conducting certain reappraisal activities. | AN ACT relating to the plan required to be adopted by the board of directors of an appraisal district for periodically conducting certain reappraisal activities. | Dead |
| SB16 | Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote, including the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited federal ballot if the voter cannot supply the required proof and the procedures for the counting of those ballots; creating criminal offenses. | AN ACT relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote; creating criminal offenses. | Dead |
| SB1024 | Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation. | AN ACT relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation. | Dead |
| SB985 | Relating to the combination of certain election precincts. | AN ACT relating to the combination of certain election precincts. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1025 | Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes. | AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1349 | Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression. | AN ACT relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1502 | Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate. | AN ACT relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1490 | Relating to adult high school charter program funding. | AN ACT relating to adult high school charter program funding. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB1392 | Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date. | AN ACT relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB1244 | 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. | AN ACT 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. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HB767 | Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway. | AN ACT relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB3016 | Relating to state preemption of municipal and county regulation on land use, structures, businesses, and related activities and municipal boundaries and annexation. | AN ACT relating to state preemption of municipal and county regulation on land use, structures, businesses, and related activities and municipal boundaries and annexation. | Dead |
| SB2794 | Relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody. | AN ACT relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody. | Dead |
| SB2519 | Relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem tax revenue for the payment of public securities. | AN ACT relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem tax revenue for the payment of public securities. | Dead |
| SB511 | Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms and to the notice of availability of such forms; creating criminal offenses. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms and to the notice of availability of such forms; creating criminal offenses. | Dead |
| SB987 | Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state over certain criminal actions. | AN ACT relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state over certain criminal actions. | Dead |
| SB1450 | Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision. | AN ACT relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision. | Dead |
| SB1539 | Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment. | AN ACT relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment. | Dead |
| 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 |
| SB988 | Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump or electric vehicle charging station. | AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump or electric vehicle charging station. | Dead |
| SB2722 | Relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty and limiting the counties' authority to adopt an ad valorem tax rate. | AN ACT relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty and limiting the counties' authority to adopt an ad valorem tax rate. | Dead |
| SB2529 | Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds. | AN ACT relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds. | Dead |
| SB2639 | Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district or similar preservation district by certain municipalities. | AN ACT relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district or similar preservation district by certain municipalities. | 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 |
| SB2017 | Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for operating a motor vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire of the vehicle to spin, lose traction, or leave the surface of a highway. | AN ACT relating to the creation of a criminal offense for operating a motor vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire of the vehicle to spin, lose traction, or leave the surface of a highway. | Dead |
| HB3709 | Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots. | AN ACT relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots. | Dead |
| SB1541 | Relating to state oversight of county elections following a county election audit. | AN ACT relating to state oversight of county elections following a county election audit. | Dead |
| SB2533 | Relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state. | AN ACT relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state. | Dead |
| SB990 | Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder. | AN ACT relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder. | Dead |
| SB1316 | Relating to a prohibition on e-cigarette advertising in certain locations. | AN ACT relating to a prohibition on e-cigarette advertising in certain locations. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR553 | Recognizing the 2025 University of Houston Hobby School Fellows. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the Fellows from the University of HoustonHobbySchoolofPublicAffairsfortheiroutstanding contributions to the Texas Legislature and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HJR1 | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. | A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB689 | Relating to employment practices regarding diversity and prohibiting the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities. | AN ACT relating to employment practices regarding diversity and prohibiting the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities. | Dead |
| SB494 | Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force. | AN ACT relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB412 | Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. | AN ACT relating to defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB522 | Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants. | AN ACT relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1437 | Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility. | AN ACT relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB3071 | Relating to the authority of a property owner to obtain an injunction restraining the collection of ad valorem taxes by a taxing unit if the taxing unit adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate and subsequently takes an action that constitutes a material deviation from the stated purpose of the tax increase. | AN ACT relating to the authority of a property owner to obtain an injunction restraining the collection of ad valorem taxes by a taxing unit if the taxing unit adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate and subsequently takes an action that constitutes a material deviation from the stated purpose of the tax increase. | Dead |
| SR536 | Honoring Mark Garcia for his 25 years of service as Texas Senate auditor. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor Mark Garcia for his 25 years of service as Texas Senate auditor and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR545 | Recognizing Summer Willis for her advocacy on behalf of survivors of sexual violence. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor Summer Willis for her advocacy on behalf of survivors of sexual violence and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her vital work | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2619 | Relating to certain accountability-related policies and procedures related to public schools, the availability of information regarding a board of trustees of a school district or governing body of an open-enrollment charter school, and the approval by the Texas Education Agency of training provided to a member of a board of trustees of a school district. | AN ACT relating to certain accountability-related policies and procedures related to public schools, the availability of information regarding a board of trustees of a school district or governing body of an open-enrollment charter school, and the approval by the Texas Education Agency of training provided to a member of a board of trustees of a school district. | Dead |
| SB2523 | Relating to the release of an area from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by petition. | AN ACT relating to the release of an area from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by petition. | Dead |
| SCR13 | Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources. | That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources and that they take all necessary steps to make deliveries to the United States a priority during annual water allocation deliberations | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1059 | Relating to the authority of the governing body of a home-rule municipality to submit a proposed charter amendment to the voters for approval if application of the provisions of the amendment would be contrary to state law. | AN ACT relating to the authority of the governing body of a home-rule municipality to submit a proposed charter amendment to the voters for approval if application of the provisions of the amendment would be contrary to state law. | Dead |
| SB867 | Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. | AN ACT relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. | Dead |
| SB318 | Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general. | AN ACT relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general. | Dead |
| SB111 | Relating to reporting by school districts regarding special education legal proceedings in which a certain amount of legal fees has been incurred by the district. | AN ACT relating to reporting by school districts regarding special education legal proceedings in which a certain amount of legal fees has been incurred by the district. | Dead |
| SB2522 | Relating to certain powers, limitations, and duties of a municipality and county in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality and the unincorporated area of the county. | AN ACT relating to certain powers, limitations, and duties of a municipality and county in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality and the unincorporated area of the county. | Dead |
| SB2260 | Relating to the disclosure and posting of certain information regarding multifamily residential developments that receive certain tax exemptions and the eligibility of those developments to receive those exemptions. | AN ACT relating to the disclosure and posting of certain information regarding multifamily residential developments that receive certain tax exemptions and the eligibility of those developments to receive those exemptions. | Dead |
| HJR2 | Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift. | A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR395 | Recognizing the ninth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the ninth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for their dedication to public policy and for their service to their state and nation and extend to them sincere best wishes for success in all their future endeavors | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1809 | Relating to the creation of the offense of fraudulent use, possession, or tampering with a gift card, gift card packaging, or gift card data or redemption information. | AN ACT relating to the creation of the offense of fraudulent use, possession, or tampering with a gift card, gift card packaging, or gift card data or redemption information. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| HCR35 | Urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds. | That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the United States Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1454 | Relating to the area of operations of and certain tax exemptions available to housing authorities. | AN ACT relating to the area of operations of and certain tax exemptions available to housing authorities. | Dead |
| SB3067 | Relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem taxes and on the issuance of certain bonds supported by ad valorem taxes. | AN ACT relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem taxes and on the issuance of certain bonds supported by ad valorem taxes. | Dead |
| SB2010 | Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program. | AN ACT relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program. | Dead |
| SB986 | Relating to procedures under the public information law, including expedited responses and charges for bad faith requests. | AN ACT relating to procedures under the public information law, including expedited responses and charges for bad faith requests. | Dead |
| SB262 | Relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy. | AN ACT relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SJR18 | Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust. | SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1449 | Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs to remove debris or wreckage on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit. | AN ACT relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs to remove debris or wreckage on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit. | Dead |
| SB28 | Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses. | AN ACT relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses. | Dead |
| SB1183 | Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs. | AN ACT relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs. | Dead |
| SB569 | Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee. | AN ACT relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB396 | Relating to confirmation of a voter's residence by a voter registrar. | AN ACT relating to confirmation of a voter's residence by a voter registrar. | Dead |
| SB1434 | Relating to a prohibition on the use of public money by a school district to transport district students or employees to or from a polling place. | AN ACT relating to a prohibition on the use of public money by a school district to transport district students or employees to or from a polling place. | Dead |
| SB2044 | Relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and the authorization of action by the commissioner of education against a school district that initiates certain actions or proceedings; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and the authorization of action by the commissioner of education against a school district that initiates certain actions or proceedings; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. | Dead |
| SB2907 | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail. | AN ACT relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail. | Dead |
| SB2680 | Relating to the public information law. | AN ACT relating to the public information law. | Dead |
| SJR78 | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail. | A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail. | Dead |
| SB2 | Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. | AN ACT relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB324 | Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. | AN ACT relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. | Dead |
| SB2046 | Relating to penalties for certain offenses involving county competitive bidding requirements; increasing criminal penalties. | AN ACT relating to penalties for certain offenses involving county competitive bidding requirements; increasing criminal penalties. | Dead |
| SB229 | Relating to prohibiting a retail seller of motor vehicles from imposing certain restrictions on the purchase of a motor vehicle. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting a retail seller of motor vehicles from imposing certain restrictions on the purchase of a motor vehicle. | Dead |
| SB2253 | Relating to the certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency. | AN ACT relating to the certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency. | Dead |
| SB2819 | Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator. | AN ACT relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator. | Dead |
| SR463 | In memory of Pope Francis. | That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Pope Francis and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his passing. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB14 | Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings. | AN ACT relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1871 | Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools. | AN ACT relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools. | Dead |
| SB1741 | Relating to measures to prevent foreign influence, foreign interference, and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education. | AN ACT relating to measures to prevent foreign influence, foreign interference, and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education. | Dead |
| SB32 | Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes. | AN ACT relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes. | Dead |
| SB388 | Relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state. | AN ACT relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state. | Dead |
| SB989 | Relating to criminal history record information for certain master, magistrate, referee, associate judge, or other court official applicants appointed or employed to serve in a state court. | AN ACT relating to criminal history record information for certain master, magistrate, referee, associate judge, or other court official applicants appointed or employed to serve in a state court. | Dead |
| SB819 | Relating to renewable energy generation facilities; authorizing fees. | AN ACT relating to renewable energy generation facilities; authorizing fees. | Dead |
| SB1314 | Relating to a prohibition on certain e-cigarette products. | AN ACT relating to a prohibition on certain e-cigarette products. | Dead |
| SB532 | Relating to grant amounts under the young farmer grant program. | AN ACT relating to grant amounts under the young farmer grant program. | Dead |
| SJR12 | Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education. | SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education. | Dead |
| SJR81 | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. | SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. | Dead |
| SB2365 | Relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time. | AN ACT relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices by public school students during instructional time. | Dead |
| SR414 | Recognizing April 16, 2025, as St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Day at the State Capitol on April 16, 2025, and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2382 | Relating to requiring county use of the statewide computerized voter registration list. | AN ACT relating to requiring county use of the statewide computerized voter registration list. | Dead |
| SB1961 | Relating to the reporting of data relating to postsecondary education and workforce trends by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission, to performance tier funding under the public junior college finance program, and to a biennial regional labor demand assessment by the coordinating board. | AN ACT relating to the reporting of data relating to postsecondary education and workforce trends by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission, to performance tier funding under the public junior college finance program, and to a biennial regional labor demand assessment by the coordinating board. | Dead |
| SB1975 | Relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property. | AN ACT relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property. | Dead |
| SCR24 | Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Israel and for the creation of a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Israel. | That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby reaffirm the enduring bond between Texas and Israel and express its continued support for expanding economic, educational, and cultural ties between the two regions | Dead |
| SB371 | Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. | AN ACT relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. | Dead |
| SB270 | Relating to a study of the costs and benefits of burying distribution power lines in certain metropolitan areas. | AN ACT relating to a study of the costs and benefits of burying distribution power lines in certain metropolitan areas. | Dead |
| SB26 | Relating to public education, including the rights and compensation of public school educators and funding for teacher compensation under the Foundation School Program. | AN ACT relating to public education, including the rights and compensation of public school educators and funding for teacher compensation under the Foundation School Program. | Dead |
| SB3041 | Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information. | AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information. | Dead |
| SB2975 | Relating to certain election practices and procedures; increasing a criminal penalty; providing an administrative penalty. | AN ACT relating to certain election practices and procedures; increasing a criminal penalty; providing an administrative penalty. | Dead |
| SB2974 | Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections. | AN ACT relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections. | Dead |
| SB2818 | Relating to training for peace officers on interacting with persons with autism spectrum disorder. | AN ACT relating to training for peace officers on interacting with persons with autism spectrum disorder. | Dead |
| SB3026 | Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes. | AN ACT relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes. | Dead |
| SB2963 | Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate violations of law by certain local governments and to take action against those local governments to enforce the law. | AN ACT relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate violations of law by certain local governments and to take action against those local governments to enforce the law. | Dead |
| SB2973 | 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. | AN ACT 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. | Dead |
| SB2859 | Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of bond proceeds by persons who make a contribution to certain political committees. | AN ACT relating to a prohibition on the receipt of bond proceeds by persons who make a contribution to certain political committees. | Dead |
| SB2951 | Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties. | AN ACT relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties. | Dead |
| SB2823 | Relating to the limitation of liability for certain highway, road, and street contractors and the presumption of sole causation by legally impaired drivers in certain civil actions. | AN ACT relating to the limitation of liability for certain highway, road, and street contractors and the presumption of sole causation by legally impaired drivers in certain civil actions. | Dead |
| SB2822 | Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain school districts and the powers and duties of the board of trustees of school districts. | AN ACT relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain school districts and the powers and duties of the board of trustees of school districts. | Dead |
| SB2817 | Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway. | AN ACT relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway. | Dead |
| SB2821 | Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign sources by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties. | AN ACT relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign sources by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties. | Dead |
| SB2816 | Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots. | AN ACT relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots. | Dead |
| SB2820 | Relating to the number of polling places in certain counties. | AN ACT relating to the number of polling places in certain counties. | Dead |
| SB2679 | Relating to the funding of, contracting with, and employment for law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | AN ACT relating to the funding of, contracting with, and employment for law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Dead |
| SB2528 | Relating to the calculation of the petition election tax rate for certain taxing units and the ability of the voters to petition for an election to determine whether to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by those taxing units to the petition election tax rate. | AN ACT relating to the calculation of the petition election tax rate for certain taxing units and the ability of the voters to petition for an election to determine whether to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by those taxing units to the petition election tax rate. | Dead |
| SB2518 | Relating to the authority of certain special districts and corporations created by certain special districts to exercise certain rights and powers outside district boundaries. | AN ACT relating to the authority of certain special districts and corporations created by certain special districts to exercise certain rights and powers outside district boundaries. | Dead |
| SB2478 | Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate or to authorize the issuance of tax bonds. | AN ACT relating to the vote required by the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate or to authorize the issuance of tax bonds. | Dead |
| SB2516 | Relating to the court orders eligible for an interlocutory appeal. | AN ACT relating to the court orders eligible for an interlocutory appeal. | Dead |
| SB2493 | Relating to the text of ballot propositions for bond elections. | AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions for bond elections. | Dead |
| SB2485 | Relating to the entities covered by the open meetings law and the live broadcast and archived recording of an open meeting of a governmental body. | AN ACT relating to the entities covered by the open meetings law and the live broadcast and archived recording of an open meeting of a governmental body. | Dead |
| SB2537 | Relating to the limitation on the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district. | AN ACT relating to the limitation on the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district. | Dead |
| SR368 | Recognizing John Sharp for his service as chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor John Sharp for his service as chancellor of The Texas A&amp | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1315 | Relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products near certain locations. | AN ACT relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products near certain locations. | Dead |
| SB1317 | Relating to limitations on the age of individuals allowed to enter the premises of a smoke shop; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to limitations on the age of individuals allowed to enter the premises of a smoke shop; creating a criminal offense. | Dead |
| SB1882 | Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances. | AN ACT relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances. | Dead |
| SR350 | Recognizing Joe S. Vásquez for his service as Pastor of the Day and on his appointment as archbishop of Galveston-Houston. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor the Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez for his service as Pastor of the Day and congratulate him on his installation as archbishop of Galveston-Houston | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2016 | Relating to the administration and operations of the state auditor's office. | AN ACT relating to the administration and operations of the state auditor's office. | Dead |
| SB2238 | Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit or restrict the use of a certain mode of transportation on a roadway. | AN ACT relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit or restrict the use of a certain mode of transportation on a roadway. | Dead |
| SB1436 | Relating to accepting an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to accepting an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. | Dead |
| SB508 | Relating to preparing and delivering precinct election returns; increasing a criminal penalty. | AN ACT relating to preparing and delivering precinct election returns; increasing a criminal penalty. | Dead |
| SR333 | In memory of Gordon Robert Johnson of Austin. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th 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 |
| SB1565 | Relating to a school district's grievance procedure and to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and the loss of funding for public schools that fail to comply with those provisions. | AN ACT relating to a school district's grievance procedure and to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and the loss of funding for public schools that fail to comply with those provisions. | Dead |
| SB19 | Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. | AN ACT relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. | Dead |
| SB2235 | Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to impose a fee to fund a climate or environmental project. | AN ACT relating to the authority of a political subdivision to impose a fee to fund a climate or environmental project. | Dead |
| SB2236 | Relating to prohibiting certain preferences in a political subdivision contractor selection process. | AN ACT relating to prohibiting certain preferences in a political subdivision contractor selection process. | Dead |
| SB2110 | Relating to electric grid resiliency measures, including a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of the cost of burying overhead power lines. | AN ACT relating to electric grid resiliency measures, including a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of the cost of burying overhead power lines. | Dead |
| SB2151 | Relating to countywide polling places. | AN ACT relating to countywide polling places. | Dead |
| SB2149 | Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by providers of electric service. | AN ACT relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by providers of electric service. | Dead |
| SB2152 | Relating to third-party software providers' ability to manage certain users' social media accounts. | AN ACT relating to third-party software providers' ability to manage certain users' social media accounts. | Dead |
| SB2150 | Relating to coordination between teaching hospitals and medical schools regarding student field-based experience placements and to preference in those placements. | AN ACT relating to coordination between teaching hospitals and medical schools regarding student field-based experience placements and to preference in those placements. | Dead |
| SB2153 | Relating to the membership of and qualifications for the Texas Lottery Commission. | AN ACT relating to the membership of and qualifications for the Texas Lottery Commission. | Dead |
| SB2079 | Relating to certain actions for personal injury that arise out of a sexual offense against a child or disabled individual and are brought against a non-perpetrator of the offense. | AN ACT relating to certain actions for personal injury that arise out of a sexual offense against a child or disabled individual and are brought against a non-perpetrator of the offense. | Dead |
| SB2067 | Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons. | AN ACT relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons. | Dead |
| SB1452 | Relating to continuation elections for municipal management districts. | AN ACT relating to continuation elections for municipal management districts. | Dead |
| SB507 | Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. | AN ACT relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. | Dead |
| SB1489 | Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the establishment of a faculty council or senate and the decision-making authority of public institutions of higher education. | AN ACT relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the establishment of a faculty council or senate and the decision-making authority of public institutions of higher education. | Dead |
| SR305 | In memory of Jill Diane Warrington Glover. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jill Diane Warrington Glover and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Curtis Glover | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR265 | Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day at the State Capitol. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR283 | Recognizing Laura Rogers for her life saving efforts. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend Laura Rogers for her lifesaving actions on May 29, 2024, and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB2015 | Relating to the relocation or adjustment of certain facilities for certain municipal projects. | AN ACT relating to the relocation or adjustment of certain facilities for certain municipal projects. | Dead |
| SB2045 | Relating to the prohibition of certain actions with respect to campaign contributions and expenditures by foreign persons; creating criminal offenses. | AN ACT relating to the prohibition of certain actions with respect to campaign contributions and expenditures by foreign persons; creating criminal offenses. | Dead |
| SB2047 | Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses. | AN ACT relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses. | Dead |
| SB2048 | Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. | AN ACT relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. | Dead |
| SB2029 | Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time. | AN ACT relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time. | Dead |
| SB1929 | Relating to water testing by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at correctional facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and county jails. | AN ACT relating to water testing by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at correctional facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and county jails. | Dead |
| SR258 | In memory of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston. | That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor the memory of Congressman Sylvester Turner and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter, Ashley Turner Captain, and her husband, Jimmie | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1696 | Relating to the inclusion of a person's sex on certain government documents and identification cards. | AN ACT relating to the inclusion of a person's sex on certain government documents and identification cards. | Dead |
| SB1045 | Relating to the requirement that a state agency grant an opportunity for a public hearing before adopting certain rules. | AN ACT relating to the requirement that a state agency grant an opportunity for a public hearing before adopting certain rules. | Dead |
| SJR67 | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time and authorizing the legislature to enact legislation that gives effect to the preferred option. | A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time and authorizing the legislature to enact legislation that gives effect to the preferred option. | Dead |
| SB1503 | Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality. | AN ACT relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality. | Dead |
| SB1509 | Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. | AN ACT relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. | Dead |
| SB1501 | Relating to the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds by political subdivisions. | AN ACT relating to the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds by political subdivisions. | Dead |
| SB1542 | Relating to maintaining the accuracy of information contained within the statewide voter registration system; creating a criminal offense. | AN ACT relating to maintaining the accuracy of information contained within the statewide voter registration system; creating a criminal offense. | Dead |
| SB1439 | Relating to automatic recounts of certain elections. | AN ACT relating to automatic recounts of certain elections. | Dead |
| SB1435 | Relating to notice provided to certain state and local officials regarding an appeal of a municipal order filed by a transmission and distribution utility in a ratemaking proceeding. | AN ACT relating to notice provided to certain state and local officials regarding an appeal of a municipal order filed by a transmission and distribution utility in a ratemaking proceeding. | Dead |
| SB1441 | Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments. | AN ACT relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments. | Dead |
| SB1440 | Relating to required reporting of certain discretionary prosecutorial decisions of prosecuting attorneys. | AN ACT relating to required reporting of certain discretionary prosecutorial decisions of prosecuting attorneys. | Dead |
| SB1438 | Relating to the procedure for a periodic rate adjustment by an electric utility. | AN ACT relating to the procedure for a periodic rate adjustment by an electric utility. | Dead |
| SR187 | Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby welcome the members of the Montgomery County Coalition of Chambers and extend to all best wishes for a memorable Montgomery County Day at the Capitol | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR186 | Recognizing Montgomery Independent School District on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the teachers, administrators, and staff of the Montgomery Independent School District on their commitment to quality education and extend to all best wishes for continued success | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR180 | Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Nurse Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 4, 2025, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol and commend all nurses for their invaluable service to the Lone Star State. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR175 | Recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 2025 as Black History Month and encourage all citizens to learn more about the history and accomplishments of African Americans in the Lone Star State. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR152 | Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day and commend students and alumni from The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&amp | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR138 | Recognizing February 26, 2025, as University of Houston-Downtown Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as University of Houston-Downtown Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1047 | Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. | AN ACT relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. | Dead |
| SR109 | Recognizing March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about bleeding disorders. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB1022 | Relating to the recovery of vegetation management costs by electric utilities. | AN ACT relating to the recovery of vegetation management costs by electric utilities. | Dead |
| SR108 | Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2025, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend to the members of the delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit to Austin | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR98 | Recognizing Senator Judith Zaffirini on the occasion of her birthday. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend Senator Judith Zaffirini, Dean of the Texas Senate, for her exceptional achievements on behalf of the citizens of this state and extend to her sincere appreciation and best wishes for a most enjoyable birthday celebration | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB307 | Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. | AN ACT relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. | Dead |
| SR66 | Recognizing February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SR47 | Recognizing Daniel DiNardo for his service as Pastor of the Day. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby honor the Most Reverend Daniel Cardinal DiNardo for his participation in the Pastor of the Day program and extend to him sincere appreciation for his many years of service to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| SB818 | Relating to the establishment of the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program; authorizing a fee. | AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program; authorizing a fee. | Dead |
| SB239 | Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. | AN ACT relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. | Dead |
| SR14 | In memory of Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of Brazoria County. | That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jesus "Jesse" Vargas and extend deepest condolences to all those who mourn his passing: to his wife, Digna Emerita Bonilla | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HCR171 | Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. | Adopted | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HCR171 | Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. | Adopted | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HCR172 | Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 441. | Adopted | 06/02/2025 | Yea |
| HB493 | Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB493 | Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB268 | Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB268 | Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB2516 | Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB2516 | Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB2963 | Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB2963 | Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB2963 | Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB1637 | Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct. | Senate concurs in House amendment(s) | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB1660 | Relating to the retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB1660 | Relating to the retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB145 | Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB145 | Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB2217 | Relating to certain election practices and procedures. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB2217 | Relating to certain election practices and procedures. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB1545 | Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB1545 | Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB2972 | Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB2972 | Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB2972 | Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB2972 | Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB40 | Relating to the business court. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HB40 | Relating to the business court. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HCR146 | Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army veteran Rickey Dudley Wittner. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HCR148 | Designating Bridge City as the official Corn Dog Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HCR149 | Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram of Roanoke. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HCR155 | Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HCR157 | Designating Rockport as the official Redfish Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| HCR157 | Designating Rockport as the official Redfish Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SR702 | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3642. | Read & adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SR708 | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. No. 2972. | Read & adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SR706 | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 650. | Read & adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SR713 | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 40. | Read & adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SCR55 | Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1964. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SR718 | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 46. | Read & adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SCR56 | Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 46. | Adopted | 06/01/2025 | Yea |
| SB260 | Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB260 | Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB705 | Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB331 | Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities; imposing an administrative penalty. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB331 | Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities; imposing an administrative penalty. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB379 | Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB457 | Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB457 | Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB457 | Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation and reimbursement requirements. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB447 | Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB447 | Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB568 | Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB568 | Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB763 | Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB763 | Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB763 | Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1 | General Appropriations Bill. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1 | General Appropriations Bill. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1 | General Appropriations Bill. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| 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. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2067 | Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB2067 | Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Rules suspended | 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. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1405 | Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3071 | Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3071 | Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1494 | Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections. | Senate concurs in House amendment(s) | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1494 | Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections. | Senate concurs in House amendment(s) | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1540 | Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees. | Rules suspended | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1540 | Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees. | Rules suspended | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 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. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1566 | Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| SB1566 | Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3372 | Relating to prohibiting certain personal services performed by school district administrators; providing a civil penalty. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| HB3372 | Relating to prohibiting certain personal services performed by school district administrators; providing a civil penalty. | Senate adopts conference committee report | 05/31/2025 | Yea |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Texas Senate District 07 | Senate | Republican | In Office | 01/13/2015 |