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State Senator
Pete Flores
(R) - Texas
Texas Senate District 24
In Office - Started: 01/10/2023

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P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0124

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2180 N. Main St.
H1 & H2
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: 254-939-3854

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
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
SB650 Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. AN ACT relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. 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
SB2601 Relating to the landowner compensation program. AN ACT relating to the landowner compensation program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2885 Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project. AN ACT relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2569 Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft. AN ACT relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft. 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
SB868 Relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program. AN ACT relating to the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1261 Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations. AN ACT relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2405 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District. AN ACT relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District. 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
HB2894 Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. AN ACT relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1875 Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state. AN ACT relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4996 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim. AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1866 Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers. AN ACT relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5033 Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program. AN ACT relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2802 Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities. AN ACT relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1828 Relating to legislative leave for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. AN ACT relating to legislative leave for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5674 Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; 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 River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB285 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals. AN ACT relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4226 Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services. AN ACT relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services. 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
HB27 Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools. AN ACT relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
HB1318 Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality. AN ACT relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3151 Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations. AN ACT relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3000 Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. AN ACT relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
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
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
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
SB243 Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty. AN ACT relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty. 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
SCR3 Designating Bandera as the official Cowboy Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate Bandera as the official Cowboy Capital of Texas Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB251 Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County. AN ACT relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB860 Relating to abolishing the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee. AN ACT relating to abolishing the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1379 Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery. AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery. 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
SB20 Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession, promotion, or production of certain obscene visual material appearing to depict a child. AN ACT relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession, promotion, or production of certain obscene visual material appearing to depict a child. 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
SB1451 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order. AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order. 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
SB1621 Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. AN ACT relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. 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
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. AN ACT 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. 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
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
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
SB2570 Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer. AN ACT relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer. 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
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
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
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
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
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
HJR7 Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue. 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
SB2180 Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations. AN ACT relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1646 Relating to criminal conduct involving the theft, damage, or destruction of copper or brass or involving the unauthorized possession of certain copper or brass material, to transactions of metal recycling entities involving certain copper or brass material, to training on identifying certain copper or brass material, and to studying the effect of certain regulations on incidents of theft of copper or brass material; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; providing an administ AN ACT relating to criminal conduct involving the theft, damage, or destruction of copper or brass or involving the unauthorized possession of certain copper or brass material, to transactions of metal recycling entities involving certain copper or brass material, to training on identifying certain copper or brass material, and to studying the effect of certain regulations on incidents of theft of copper or brass material; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; providing an administrative penalty. 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
SB2662 Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. AN ACT relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1261 Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer. AN ACT relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1227 Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates. AN ACT relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates. 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
HB2703 Relating to designating July as American Patriotism Month. AN ACT relating to designating July as American Patriotism Month. 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
SR587 Recognizing the Association of Water Board Directors-Texas on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the Association of Water Board Directors-Texas on 50 years of service and extend to its board of trustees, advisory council, members, and staff sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3664 Relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings. AN ACT relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings. Dead
SB310 Relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections. AN ACT relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections. 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
SB1245 Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter. AN ACT relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2105 Relating to the authority of a county attorney or district attorney to enforce human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments. AN ACT relating to the authority of a county attorney or district attorney to enforce human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments. Dead
SB250 Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way. AN ACT relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
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
SB241 Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place. AN ACT relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place. Dead
SB626 Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities. AN ACT relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities. Dead
SB1377 Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. AN ACT relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. Dead
SB1370 Relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties. AN ACT relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties. Dead
HB1109 Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state. AN ACT relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
HB3248 Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers. AN ACT relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to employ and commission peace officers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SR561 Recognizing the Boerne Little League All-Stars for advancing to the Little League Baseball World Series championship game. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Boerne Little League All-Stars on advancing to the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series U.S. championship game and extend to the team's players and coaches sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1073 Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state. AN ACT relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state. Dead
SB2880 Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action. AN ACT relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action. Dead
HB1607 Relating to license plates and license plate windshield insignia issued for and displayed on a vehicle; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. AN ACT relating to license plates and license plate windshield insignia issued for and displayed on a vehicle; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. Dead
SJR85 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SJR2 Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB906 Relating to the authority of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo to commission peace officers. AN ACT relating to the authority of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo to commission peace officers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB3057 Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; 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 River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Dead
SB856 Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities. AN ACT relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
SB1099 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by an illegal alien. AN ACT relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by an illegal alien. Dead
SB1035 Relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations. AN ACT relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations. 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
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
HB5014 Relating to the rights of special forces veterans who hold a license to carry a handgun. AN ACT relating to the rights of special forces veterans who hold a license to carry a handgun. Dead
SB2043 Relating to prohibited retaliation against a physician or health care provider for reporting certain violations or taking certain actions with respect to the provision of health care services; providing a civil remedy. AN ACT relating to prohibited retaliation against a physician or health care provider for reporting certain violations or taking certain actions with respect to the provision of health care services; providing a civil remedy. Dead
SB1930 Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department. AN ACT relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1194 Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees. AN ACT relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB384 Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license. AN ACT relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
SB1215 Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters. AN ACT relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1553 Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. AN ACT relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. Dead
SB1556 Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects. AN ACT relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects. Dead
SB1520 Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail. AN ACT relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail. Dead
SB2655 Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties. AN ACT relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties. Dead
SB608 Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits. AN ACT relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2943 Relating to the prohibition of certain actions by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. AN ACT relating to the prohibition of certain actions by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. Dead
HB135 Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. AN ACT relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. 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
SB1101 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons. AN ACT relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons. Dead
SCR2 Designating April as Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate April as Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Month Dead
SB249 Relating to memorial markers for certain officers killed in the line of duty. AN ACT relating to memorial markers for certain officers killed in the line of duty. Dead
SB964 Relating to the appearance of a personal identification certificate or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. AN ACT relating to the appearance of a personal identification certificate or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Dead
SB1727 Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings, the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, and certain offenses or conduct committed by a child or by a person placed in or committed to certain juvenile facilities; changing the eligibility for community supervision. AN ACT relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings, the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, and certain offenses or conduct committed by a child or by a person placed in or committed to certain juvenile facilities; changing the eligibility for community supervision. Dead
SB2586 Relating to information that a property owners' association must file with the Texas Real Estate Commission. AN ACT relating to information that a property owners' association must file with the Texas Real Estate Commission. Dead
SR497 Recognizing Austin Habitat for Humanity on the occasion of its 40th anniversary and on its collaboration with the 2025 Carter Work Project. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, and stakeholders of Austin Habitat for Humanity on their contributions to housing accessibility in Central Texas and extend to all best wishes for a memorable anniversary celebration and for a successful and rewarding 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project event Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3113 Relating to requiring the ballots of certain counties to be scannable. AN ACT relating to requiring the ballots of certain counties to be scannable. 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
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
SB365 Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start. AN ACT relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB750 Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. AN ACT relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. Dead
SB2254 Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations. AN ACT relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations. 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
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
SB322 Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes. AN ACT relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes. 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
SB619 Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action. AN ACT relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action. Dead
SB325 Relating to county regulation of subdivisions and approval of subdivision plans or plats. AN ACT relating to county regulation of subdivisions and approval of subdivision plans or plats. Dead
SR367 Recognizing The Texas A&M University System policy interns. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize The Texas A&amp Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB625 Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools. AN ACT relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools. Dead
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
SB49 Relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program. AN ACT relating to performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program. Dead
SB2159 Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. AN ACT relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. Dead
SB2161 Relating to expenses incurred in the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers. AN ACT relating to expenses incurred in the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers. Dead
SB1042 Relating to the Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas. AN ACT relating to the Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas. Dead
SJR68 Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify and implement certain provisions governing the impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification of public officers. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify and implement certain provisions governing the impeachment, trial, removal from office, and disqualification of public officers. Dead
SB2051 Relating to the impeachment or removal from office of certain public officers, including procedures governing the impeachment, trial on impeachment, and disqualification of state officers, and to the grounds for which certain public officers may be removed from office. AN ACT relating to the impeachment or removal from office of certain public officers, including procedures governing the impeachment, trial on impeachment, and disqualification of state officers, and to the grounds for which certain public officers may be removed from office. Dead
SB208 Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee. Dead
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
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
SR416 Recognizing the intern cohort of Dean Senator Zaffirini for their service during the 89th Legislative Session. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the members of Dean Senator Zaffirini's spring 2025 intern cohort for their valuable contributions to the Texas Senate and the office of Dean Senator Zaffirini and extend to them best wishes for continued success in their future endeavors Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2397 Relating to the establishment of the task force on disability policy. AN ACT relating to the establishment of the task force on disability policy. Dead
SB2062 Relating to provision of and access to services for children with certain health care needs, including access to certain Medicaid waiver programs. AN ACT relating to provision of and access to services for children with certain health care needs, including access to certain Medicaid waiver programs. 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
SB406 Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain persons. AN ACT relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain persons. 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
SR402 Recognizing Deb Manley and Cathy Hoyt on their discovery of a new plant species at Big Bend National Park. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commemorate the discovery of a new plant species at Big Bend National Park and commend Deb Manley and Cathy Hoyt for their vital contribution to this undertaking. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB994 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. AN ACT relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. Dead
SJR46 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. Dead
SB2160 Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over municipally owned utility water and sewer service outside the corporate limits of a municipality. AN ACT relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over municipally owned utility water and sewer service outside the corporate limits of a municipality. Dead
SB1122 Relating to applicability of certain prescription drug insurance laws to health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers. AN ACT relating to applicability of certain prescription drug insurance laws to health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers. Dead
SB472 Relating to the right of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district, the appraisal district, or the appraisal review board of the appraisal district to bring certain claims in an appeal of an order of the appraisal review board. AN ACT relating to the right of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district, the appraisal district, or the appraisal review board of the appraisal district to bring certain claims in an appeal of an order of the appraisal review board. 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
SB400 Relating to requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment conducted by a school district employee. AN ACT relating to requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment conducted by a school district employee. Dead
SB2970 Relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program. AN ACT relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program. Dead
SB2862 Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. AN ACT relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. Dead
SB718 Relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board. AN ACT relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board. Dead
SB2513 Relating to notice requirements on state highway projects. AN ACT relating to notice requirements on state highway projects. Dead
SB881 Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. AN ACT relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. Dead
SR356 In memory of Carole Stewart Keeton of Austin. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Carole Stewart Keeton Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
SR300 In memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis of Temple. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Doris Colleen Tomlin Lewis Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1650 Relating to the authority of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order. AN ACT relating to the authority of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order. Dead
SB2410 Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. AN ACT relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. Dead
SR306 Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Texas Small Business Development Center Day. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 19, 2025, as Texas Small Business Development Center Day and extend to all those associated with the Texas Small Business Development Center Network sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable celebration Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2388 Relating to managed care contracts, including the procurement of managed care contracts, under Medicaid and the child health plan program. AN ACT relating to managed care contracts, including the procurement of managed care contracts, under Medicaid and the child health plan program. 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
SB2158 Relating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor. AN ACT relating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor. Dead
SB2162 Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities. AN ACT relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities. Dead
SR304 Recognizing March 20 and 21, 2025, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Days. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 20 and 21, 2025, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Days at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the members of the organization who are visiting on these days. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
SR271 Recognizing March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 17, 2025, as Profound Autism Awareness Day and encourage Texans to learn more about profound autism. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB469 Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services. AN ACT relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services. 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
SB1519 Relating to the issuance by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a permit for the installation of certain electric energy storage equipment or facilities; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to the issuance by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a permit for the installation of certain electric energy storage equipment or facilities; authorizing a fee. Dead
SB1630 Relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings. AN ACT relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings. Dead
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
SB244 Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. AN ACT relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. 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
SJR66 Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes and insurance premium taxes to the Texas water fund. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes and insurance premium taxes to the Texas water fund. Dead
SR206 Recognizing Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1554 Relating to an alcoholic beverage tax credit for certain liquor or malt beverage byproducts donated for agricultural use in this state. AN ACT relating to an alcoholic beverage tax credit for certain liquor or malt beverage byproducts donated for agricultural use in this state. Dead
SB242 Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. AN ACT relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children. Dead
SR205 Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Pleasanton Day. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 4, 2025, as Pleasanton Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to all those visiting on this special occasion. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1284 Relating to civics instruction in public schools, including certain instructional requirements, civics training programs, and the essential knowledge and skills for the public school foundation curriculum and social studies curriculum. AN ACT relating to civics instruction in public schools, including certain instructional requirements, civics training programs, and the essential knowledge and skills for the public school foundation curriculum and social studies curriculum. Dead
SB1251 Relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and poles of an electric cooperative. AN ACT relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and poles of an electric cooperative. Dead
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
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
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
SB1100 Relating to the use of the Department of Public Safety image verification system for the purpose of verifying an individual's identity; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to the use of the Department of Public Safety image verification system for the purpose of verifying an individual's identity; authorizing a fee. Dead
SB498 Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees. AN ACT relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees. Dead
SR61 Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Texas Music Advocacy Day. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize February 18, 2025, as Texas Music Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes for continued success to the members of the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy. 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
SB969 Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. AN ACT relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. Dead
SB947 Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality. AN ACT relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality. Dead
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
SB449 Relating to the appearance of a license to carry a handgun, personal identification certificate, or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. AN ACT relating to the appearance of a license to carry a handgun, personal identification certificate, or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Dead
SB677 Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state. AN ACT relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state. 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
SR70 Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Texas State Technical College Day. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the students, administrators, and faculty of Texas State Technical College on their outstanding commitment to excellence in higher education and extend to all best wishes for a memorable and rewarding visit to the State Capitol Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SCR10 Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and recognizing the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg for honoring those who served in the conflict. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commemorate the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II and recognize the National Museum of the Pacific War for its dedication to honoring those who served and supported the war effort in the Pacific Dead
SB385 Relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. AN ACT relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. Dead
SB161 Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist. AN ACT relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist. Dead
SB553 Relating to the design-build method for certain government construction projects. AN ACT relating to the design-build method for certain government construction projects. Dead
SB248 Relating to the referral of certain criminal proceedings in the Texas-Mexico border region to an associate judge and reimbursement requests for all or part of an associate judge's or interpreter's salary. AN ACT relating to the referral of certain criminal proceedings in the Texas-Mexico border region to an associate judge and reimbursement requests for all or part of an associate judge's or interpreter's salary. Dead
SB246 Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses. AN ACT relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses. Dead
SB253 Relating to county subdivision platting requirements. AN ACT relating to county subdivision platting requirements. Dead
SB252 Relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school. AN ACT relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school. Dead
SJR15 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised valu A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the market value of all new improvements to the property. Dead
SB245 Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by holders of a consumer delivery permit. AN ACT relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by holders of a consumer delivery permit. Dead
SB254 Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist. AN ACT relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist. Dead
SB247 Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. AN ACT relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Dead
SR17 Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize January 28, 2025, as Sexual Assault Survivors Day at the State Capitol. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 Nay
SB268 Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. Senate adopts conference committee report 06/01/2025 Nay
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
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Texas Senate Border Security Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee Chair 1
Detail Texas Senate Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Select Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Texas Senate Finance Committee 7
Detail Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee 5
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
TX Texas Senate District 24 Senate Republican In Office 01/10/2023
TX Texas Senate District 19 Senate Republican Out of Office 09/12/2018 01/16/2024