πŸ“œ Texas Legislation

Browse all bills filed in the 2025-2026 89th Legislature.

HB1452: Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

Current disposition: Pending: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Culture, Recreation & Tourism πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Giovanni Capriglione

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1453: Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes and certificates of obligation by certain local governments.

Current disposition: Pending: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
March 24, 2025

House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Pensions, Investments & Financial Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Carl Tepper

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1454: Relating to waivers and reductions of tuition and fees by institutions of higher education.

Current disposition: Pending: House Higher Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Higher Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Carl Tepper

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HB1455: Relating to the collection and reporting of information regarding mental health jail diversion.

Current disposition: Pending: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 23, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jolanda Jones

Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1456: Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate complaints by parents of children enrolled in public school.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jared Patterson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1457: Relating to the inclusion of a course on modern conflicts in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Carl Tepper

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1458: Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the appointment of reserve police officers by a school district police department.

πŸ—³ 2 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: William Metcalf

Co-sponsors: Giovanni CapriglioneCharles Creighton

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HB1459: Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Criminal Jurisprudence πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Venton Jones

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1460: Relating to the establishment of a task force to locate relatives and certain individuals and to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Human Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB1461: Relating to the confinement or detention of certain individuals in a county jail or other facility operated by or for the county and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement or detention.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Co-sponsor authorized
May 13, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: James Frank

Co-sponsors: David SpillerVincent PerezPenny Morales ShawCharles PerryCarol Alvarado

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1462: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses.

Current disposition: Pending: House County & Regional Government Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› County & Regional Government Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Gonzalez

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HB1463: Relating to the manufacture, transportation, storage, and disposal of new and scrap tires; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Pending: House Environmental Regulation

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 1, 2025

House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Environmental Regulation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Venton Jones

Co-sponsors: Eddie Morales

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1464: Relating to a prescription drug purchasing pool for certain health benefit plan issuers and employers.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
April 29, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: James Talarico

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HB1465: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of invasive visual recording and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 29, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Hillary Hickland

Co-sponsors: Rhetta BowersAJ LouderbackErin GamezDavid CookPat CurryRichard HayesJeff LeachPenny Morales ShawAlan SchoolcraftJoanne ShofnerTrey WhartonTerry WilsonPhil King

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1466: Relating to reports on information regarding certain multifamily residential developments to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Intergovernmental Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Richard Hayes

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HB1467: Relating to emergency preparedness of assisted living facilities and the health and safety of residents of those facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Human Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Suleman Lalani

Co-sponsors: Senfronia ThompsonJoseph MoodyRyan GuillenAnn JohnsonErin Gamez

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1468: Relating to vaccine exemptions for individuals covered under a vaccine preventable disease policy implemented by certain health care facilities.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Health πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Jay DeanAndy HopperMatt MorganJoanne ShofnerValoree SwansonTerry Wilson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1469: Relating to the County Court at Law of Bowie County.

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Gary Vandeaver

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1470: Relating to a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› State Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ron Reynolds

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1471: Relating to the designation of Diwali and Dashain as optional holidays.

Current disposition: Pending: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Delivery of Government Efficiency πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terry Meza

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1472: Relating to the provision in the Nepali language of application forms and an alternate examination for a driver's license.

Current disposition: Pending: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terry Meza

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1473: Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Human Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terry Meza

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1474: Relating to the prohibited retail sale and provision to minors of certain over-the-counter weight loss drugs and dietary supplements; providing a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Health πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Suleman Lalani

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1475: Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Companion considered in lieu of SB 509
May 6, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Mike Schofield

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HB1476: Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Valoree Swanson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1477: Relating to preparing and delivering precinct election returns; increasing a criminal penalty.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Considered in Calendars
April 28, 2025

Author: Valoree Swanson

Co-sponsors: Carrie IsaacRichard Hayes

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1478: Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
April 22, 2025

Author: Briscoe Cain

Co-sponsors: Ben BumgarnerDaniel AldersCody HarrisRichard HayesHillary HicklandAndy HopperLacey HullMitch LittleWilliam MetcalfBrent MoneyTom OliversonJoanne ShofnerShelby SlawsonWesley Virdell

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1479: Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.

Current disposition: Pending: House Higher Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Higher Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Briscoe Cain

Co-sponsors: Brent MoneyWesley Virdell

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1480: Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Current disposition: Pending: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
March 27, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Culture, Recreation & Tourism πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Oscar Longoria

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1481: Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication devices.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Caroline Fairly

Co-sponsors: Jared PattersonJames TalaricoBrad BuckleyAnn JohnsonDaniel AldersJeff BarryCecil BellKeith BellSalman BhojaniGreg BonnenJohn BucyBen BumgarnerAngie ButtonSheryl ColeDavid CookPhilip CortezTom CraddickPat CurryAicha DavisJay DeanMano DeAyalaErin GamezCassandra Garcia HernandezLinda GarciaGary GatesStan GerdesCharlie GerenVikki GoodwinRobert GuerraRyan GuillenSam HarlessCody HarrisRichard HayesCole HefnerAna HernandezLacey HullHelen KerwinKen KingStan KitzmanSuleman LalaniStan LambertBrooks LandgrafJeff LeachOscar LongoriaJanie LopezRay LopezAJ LouderbackJohn LujanChristian ManuelArmando MartinezTrey Martinez FischerDon McLaughlinJohn McQueeneyWilliam MetcalfMorgan MeyerTerry MezaBrent MoneyJoseph MoodyPenny Morales ShawEddie MoralesMatt MorganCandy NobleMike OlcottTom OliversonAngelia OrrDennis PaulMary PerezDade PhelanMihaela PlesaRichard RaymondKeresa RichardsonJon RosenthalNate SchatzlineLauren Ashley SimmonsJohn SmitheeDavid SpillerCarl TepperTony TinderholtSteve TothGary VandeaverDenise VillalobosWesley VirdellArmando WalleTrey WhartonTerry WilsonErin ZwienerCharles CreightonDonna CampbellAdam HinojosaLois KolkhorstJose MenendezTan ParkerKevin SparksRoyce West

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HB1482: Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Received from the House
May 5, 2025

House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Criminal Justice πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Stan GerdesShelby SlawsonValoree SwansonJared PattersonJoanne Shofner

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1483: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of certain residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 28, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Ways & Means πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1484: Relating to the protection of students from sexual grooming.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Candy NobleCharles CunninghamJosey GarciaHarold DuttonValoree Swanson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1485: Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Ways & Means πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Ben BumgarnerJay DeanJanis HoltJanie LopezTom OliversonValoree Swanson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1486: Relating to dedicatory instruments prohibiting or restricting the display of Thin Blue Line flags by a property owners' association.

Current disposition: Pending: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Trade, Workforce & Economic Development πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: AJ Louderback

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1487: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.

Current disposition: Pending: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: AJ Louderback

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1488: Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present; providing an administrative penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› State Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: AJ Louderback

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1489: 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; creating a criminal offense.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 13, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Tom Oliverson

Co-sponsors: John LujanCarrie IsaacMarc LaHoodMark Dorazio

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1490: Relating to creating a criminal offense for certain conduct involving the unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
March 25, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Criminal Jurisprudence πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Valoree Swanson

Co-sponsors: James FrankGary GatesCaroline Harris DavilaRichard HayesTerri Leo-WilsonJanie LopezAJ LouderbackDavid LoweKeresa RichardsonJoanne ShofnerCody Vasut

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1491: Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

Current disposition: Pending: House County & Regional Government Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› County & Regional Government Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Nate Schatzline

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1492: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to deny or limit access to dying members of an individual's family.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Health πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Nate Schatzline

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1493: Relating to liability for the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ann Johnson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1494: Relating to venue in certain actions challenging the constitutionality, validity, or applicability of state agency administrative rules.

Current disposition: Pending: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
March 19, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Delivery of Government Efficiency πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jared Patterson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1495: Relating to the prohibited release of personal information collected during the jury selection process.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
April 29, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Jurisprudence πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Eddie Morales

Co-sponsors: Christina MoralesArmando MartinezStan KitzmanDavid CookRyan GuillenPenny Morales ShawMihaela Plesa

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1496: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Health πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Erin Zwiener

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1497: Relating to the placement of a nativity scene on the Capitol grounds.

Current disposition: Pending: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Culture, Recreation & Tourism πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Briscoe Cain

Co-sponsors: Cody VasutCandy NobleCole HefnerMano DeAyalaDaniel AldersTrent AshbyJeff BarryCecil BellKeith BellGreg BonnenBrad BuckleyBen BumgarnerAngie ButtonTerry CanalesGiovanni CapriglioneDavid CookTom CraddickCharles CunninghamPat CurryDrew DarbyAicha DavisJay DeanMark DorazioHarold DuttonPaul DysonCaroline FairlyJames FrankJosey GarciaGary GatesStan GerdesRyan GuillenSam HarlessCody HarrisCaroline Harris DavilaBrian HarrisonRichard HayesHillary HicklandJanis HoltAndy HopperLacey HullTodd HunterCarrie IsaacHelen KerwinStan KitzmanMarc LaHoodStan LambertBrooks LandgrafJeff LeachTerri Leo-WilsonMitch LittleJanie LopezAJ LouderbackDavid LoweJ.M. LozanoJohn LujanShelley LutherChristian ManuelDon McLaughlinJohn McQueeneyWilliam MetcalfMorgan MeyerBrent MoneyEddie MoralesMatt MorganSergio MunozMike OlcottTom OliversonClaudia Ordaz PerezAngelia OrrJared PattersonDennis PaulKatrina PiersonRichard RaymondKeresa RichardsonNate SchatzlineAlan SchoolcraftMatthew ShaheenJoanne ShofnerShelby SlawsonJohn SmitheeDavid SpillerValoree SwansonCarl TepperTony TinderholtSteve TothEllen TroxclairGary VandeaverDenise VillalobosWesley VirdellTrey WhartonTerry Wilson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1498: Relating to the monitoring of emissions from certain concrete plants.

Current disposition: Pending: House Environmental Regulation

Last status update: Read first time
March 11, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Environmental Regulation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Armando Walle

Co-sponsors: Charlene Ward Johnson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1499: Relating to the creation of an environmental product declaration grant program for certain manufacturers of ready-mixed concrete.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Read 3rd time
May 7, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Armando Walle

Co-sponsors: Keith BellAna Hernandez

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1500: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.

πŸ—³ 5 votes Β· 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Keith Bell

Co-sponsors: Terry CanalesLacey HullStan KitzmanMatthew ShaheenTan Parker

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1501: Relating to a study of the feasibility of using seawater desalination processes in Texas.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Natural Resources πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Tony Tinderholt

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1502: Relating to the creation of the child and adult protective investigations advisory committee in the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Human Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Candy Noble

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1503: Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Considered in Calendars
April 30, 2025

Author: Candy Noble

Co-sponsors: Tom OliversonGary VandeaverLauren Ashley SimmonsAnn Johnson

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1504: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Health πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ron Reynolds

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1505: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission.

Current disposition: Pending: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Last status update: Filed
March 14, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Licensing & Administrative Procedures πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Lacey Hull

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1506: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain retired county court judges.

πŸ—³ 6 votes Β· 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Trent Ashby

Co-sponsors: Richard HayesHillary HicklandAlan SchoolcraftPhil King

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1507: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for firefighters enrolled in certain courses at public institutions of higher education.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
April 29, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Education K-16 πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Trent Ashby

Co-sponsors: Eddie MoralesJohn LujanJames FrankDavid CookRichard HayesChristina MoralesMihaela Plesa

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1508: Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 28, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Ways & Means πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: William Metcalf

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1509: Relating to the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child; increasing a criminal penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
April 24, 2025

House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Criminal Jurisprudence πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Hillary Hickland

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1510: Relating to the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 2, 2025

Pending: πŸ› State Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Matthew Shaheen

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1511: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a juvenile curfew; creating criminal offenses.

Current disposition: Pending: House Juvenile Justice Subcommittee

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
March 26, 2025

House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Juvenile Justice Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Hillary Hickland

Co-sponsors: Caroline Harris Davila

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1512: Relating to reporting the number of children known or reasonably believed to not be citizens of the United States enrolled in a public school and to requesting reimbursement from the United States government for the cost of educating those children.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Hillary Hickland

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1513: Relating to the location and operation of certain concrete batch plants.

Current disposition: Pending: House Environmental Regulation

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Environmental Regulation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Armando Walle

πŸ“„ Details πŸ” View Bill on Legislature Website

HB1514: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue certain public securities to purchase or lease tangible personal property or purchase, improve, or construct an improvement to real property.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 13, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Mike Schofield

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HB1515: 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.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
May 9, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Terry Canales

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HB1516: Relating to prohibiting the imposition of a monetary fine or penalty for a violation of a money services business's terms of service agreement; providing a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Pensions, Investments & Financial Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Schofield

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HB1517: Relating to enforcement of municipal ordinances by certain sheriffs and constables.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 15, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Ana Hernandez

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HB1518: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of verified residential rental applications.

Current disposition: Pending: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Trade, Workforce & Economic Development πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Cecil Bell

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HB1519: Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase.

Current disposition: Pending: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Pensions, Investments & Financial Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Schofield

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HB1520: Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Stan Kitzman

Co-sponsors: Cesar Blanco

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HB1521: Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› State Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stan Gerdes

Co-sponsors: Carl TepperNate SchatzlineWilliam Metcalf

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HB1522: Relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law.

πŸ—³ 3 votes Β· 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Stan Gerdes

Co-sponsors: Aicha DavisRichard HayesHelen KerwinMarc LaHoodJanie LopezPenny Morales ShawMatt MorganLois KolkhorstMayes Middleton

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HB1523: Relating to a temporary prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer storage and recovery projects.

πŸ—³ 5 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Co-sponsor authorized
May 28, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Stan Gerdes

Co-sponsors: Charles SchwertnerDonna CampbellLois Kolkhorst

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HB1524: Relating to certain definitions applicable to the Texas Fair Housing Act.

Current disposition: Pending: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Trade, Workforce & Economic Development πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Cecil Bell

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HB1525: Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
April 28, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Natural Resources πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stan Kitzman

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HB1526: Relating to a study by Texas State University on the expected effects of future climate change in this state and the preparedness of this state to address those effects.

Current disposition: Pending: House Environmental Regulation

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Environmental Regulation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mary Gonzalez

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HB1527: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Received from the House
May 12, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Education K-16 πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Daniel Alders

Co-sponsors: Jay DeanSam HarlessBriscoe CainDavid CookAicha DavisJanis HoltCarrie IsaacJeff LeachAJ LouderbackDavid LoweBrent MoneyEddie MoralesKatrina PiersonMihaela PlesaTony TinderholtSteve TothCody VasutWesley VirdellCharlene Ward Johnson

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HB1528: Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

Current disposition: Pending: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB1529: Relating to production fees imposed by the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Natural Resources πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Vikki Goodwin

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HB1530: Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
April 28, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Natural Resources πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stan Kitzman

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HB1531: Relating to the definition of facility for purposes of workplace violence prevention requirements.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Companion considered in lieu of SB 463
May 6, 2025

Author: Donna Howard

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HB1532: Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

πŸ—³ 4 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Enrolled

Last status update: Filed without the Governor's signature
June 20, 2025

House committee substitute Enrolled

Author: Charles Cunningham

Co-sponsors: Armando WalleHarold DuttonValoree SwansonCharles Creighton

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HB1533: Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.

πŸ—³ 4 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Angie Button

Co-sponsors: Candy NobleChris TurnerKeith BellPaul BettencourtCesar BlancoRoyce West

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HB1534: Relating to confirming the provision of certain notices before the full adversary hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
May 13, 2025

House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Health & Human Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Elizabeth Campos

Co-sponsors: Josey GarciaBorris Miles

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HB1535: Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 29, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Stan Kitzman

Co-sponsors: Tan Parker

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HB1536: Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Companion considered in lieu of SB 513
April 28, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Tom Craddick

Co-sponsors: Trent AshbyDrew Darby

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HB1537: Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Human Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Vikki Goodwin

Co-sponsors: Ray Lopez

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HB1538: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Health πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Suleman Lalani

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HB1539: Relating to seeking a waiver under Medicaid to provide a continuous period of eligibility under the program for certain children.

Current disposition: Pending: House Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Suleman Lalani

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HB1540: Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.

Current disposition: Pending: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 30, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Delivery of Government Efficiency πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Keith Bell

Co-sponsors: Terry CanalesLacey HullStan KitzmanJanie Lopez

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HB1541: Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study and make recommendations on services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Human Services πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Suleman Lalani

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HB1542: Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for certain special education students.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Richard Raymond

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HB1543: Relating to the recovery by the attorney general from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› State Affairs πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Richard Raymond

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HB1544: Relating to the recovery by this state from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Considered in Calendars
May 8, 2025

Author: Richard Raymond

Co-sponsors: Cody VasutMitch LittleVikki GoodwinSergio Munoz

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HB1545: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.

πŸ—³ 3 votes Β· 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Keith Bell

Co-sponsors: Terry CanalesLacey HullStan KitzmanMatthew ShaheenJohn LujanTan Parker

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HB1546: Relating to the reimbursement of fees associated with the issuance of a special education certificate for certain teachers.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Public Education πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Richard Raymond

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HB1547: Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Considered by s/c in formal meeting
April 8, 2025

Author: Richard Raymond

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HB1548: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Ways & Means πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Richard Raymond

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HB1549: Relating to restrictions on the sale of obscene devices; providing a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Last status update: Read first time
March 12, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Trade, Workforce & Economic Development πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Hillary Hickland

Co-sponsors: Christian ManuelClaudia Ordaz PerezJeff LeachTerri Leo-WilsonDaniel AldersKeith BellBen BumgarnerBriscoe CainDavid CookPat CurryJames FrankStan GerdesRyan GuillenSam HarlessCody HarrisCaroline Harris DavilaRichard HayesJanis HoltAndy HopperCarrie IsaacHelen KerwinMarc LaHoodMitch LittleAJ LouderbackDavid LoweJ.M. LozanoJohn LujanShelley LutherDon McLaughlinJohn McQueeneyWilliam MetcalfBrent MoneyMatt MorganCandy NobleMike OlcottTom OliversonAngelia OrrJared PattersonDennis PaulKatrina PiersonRichard RaymondKeresa RichardsonNate SchatzlineAlan SchoolcraftJoanne ShofnerShelby SlawsonDavid SpillerValoree SwansonTony TinderholtEllen TroxclairCody VasutDenise VillalobosWesley VirdellTerry Wilson

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HB1550: Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Current disposition: Pending: House Agriculture & Livestock

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
March 25, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Agriculture & Livestock πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stan Kitzman

Co-sponsors: Keith BellLacey HullTerry CanalesBrad BuckleyPenny Morales Shaw

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HB1551: Relating to the notification of parents of students enrolled in public school regarding certain alleged criminal conduct by an employee.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 14, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Hillary Hickland

Co-sponsors: Daniel AldersCandy NobleTom OliversonJared PattersonEllen TroxclairDenise Villalobos

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