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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: π Culture, Recreation & Tourism π Not Scheduled
Author: Giovanni Capriglione
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1453: 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
Pending: π Pensions, Investments & Financial Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Carl Tepper
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1454: 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: π Higher Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Carl Tepper
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1455: 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: π Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Jolanda Jones
Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1456: 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: π Public Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Jared Patterson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1457: 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: π Public Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Carl Tepper
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1458: 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.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
Author: William Metcalf
Co-sponsors: Giovanni CapriglioneCharles Creighton
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1459: 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: π Criminal Jurisprudence π Not Scheduled
Author: Venton Jones
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1460: 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: π Human Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1461: 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.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance
Last status update: Co-sponsor authorized
May 13, 2025
Pending: π Finance π Not Scheduled
Author: James Frank
Co-sponsors: David SpillerVincent PerezPenny Morales ShawCharles PerryCarol Alvarado
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1462: 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: π County & Regional Government Subcommittee π Not Scheduled
Author: Mary Gonzalez
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1463: 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
Pending: π Environmental Regulation π Not Scheduled
Author: Venton Jones
Co-sponsors: Eddie Morales
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1464: 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
Author: James Talarico
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1465: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of invasive visual recording and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 29, 2025
Author: Hillary Hickland
Co-sponsors: Rhetta BowersAJ LouderbackErin GamezDavid CookPat CurryRichard HayesJeff LeachPenny Morales ShawAlan SchoolcraftJoanne ShofnerTrey WhartonTerry WilsonPhil King
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1466: 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: π Intergovernmental Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Richard Hayes
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1467: 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: π Human Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Suleman Lalani
Co-sponsors: Senfronia ThompsonJoseph MoodyRyan GuillenAnn JohnsonErin Gamez
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1468: 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: π Public Health π Not Scheduled
Author: Terri Leo-Wilson
Co-sponsors: Jay DeanAndy HopperMatt MorganJoanne ShofnerValoree SwansonTerry Wilson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1469: 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: π Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence π Not Scheduled
Author: Gary Vandeaver
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1470: 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: π State Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Ron Reynolds
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1471: 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: π Delivery of Government Efficiency π Not Scheduled
Author: Terry Meza
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1472: 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: π Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Terry Meza
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1473: 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: π Human Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Terry Meza
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1474: 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: π Public Health π Not Scheduled
Author: Suleman Lalani
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1475: 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
Author: Mike Schofield
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1476: 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: π Elections π Not Scheduled
Author: Valoree Swanson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1477: 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1478: 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1479: 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: π Higher Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Briscoe Cain
Co-sponsors: Brent MoneyWesley Virdell
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1480: 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: π Culture, Recreation & Tourism π Not Scheduled
Author: Oscar Longoria
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1481: Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication devices.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1482: Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice
Last status update: Received from the House
May 5, 2025
Pending: π Criminal Justice π Not Scheduled
Author: Terri Leo-Wilson
Co-sponsors: Stan GerdesShelby SlawsonValoree SwansonJared PattersonJoanne Shofner
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1483: 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: π Ways & Means π Not Scheduled
Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1484: 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: π Public Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Terri Leo-Wilson
Co-sponsors: Candy NobleCharles CunninghamJosey GarciaHarold DuttonValoree Swanson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1485: 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: π Ways & Means π Not Scheduled
Author: Terri Leo-Wilson
Co-sponsors: Ben BumgarnerJay DeanJanis HoltJanie LopezTom OliversonValoree Swanson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1486: 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: π Trade, Workforce & Economic Development π Not Scheduled
Author: AJ Louderback
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1487: 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: π Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: AJ Louderback
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1488: 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: π State Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: AJ Louderback
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1489: 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
Author: Tom Oliverson
Co-sponsors: John LujanCarrie IsaacMarc LaHoodMark Dorazio
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1490: 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: π Criminal Jurisprudence π Not Scheduled
Author: Valoree Swanson
Co-sponsors: James FrankGary GatesCaroline Harris DavilaRichard HayesTerri Leo-WilsonJanie LopezAJ LouderbackDavid LoweKeresa RichardsonJoanne ShofnerCody Vasut
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1491: 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: π County & Regional Government Subcommittee π Not Scheduled
Author: Nate Schatzline
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1492: 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: π Public Health π Not Scheduled
Author: Nate Schatzline
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1493: 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: π Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence π Not Scheduled
Author: Ann Johnson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1494: 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: π Delivery of Government Efficiency π Not Scheduled
Author: Jared Patterson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1495: Relating to the prohibited release of personal information collected during the jury selection process.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate Jurisprudence
Last status update: Read first time
April 29, 2025
Pending: π Jurisprudence π Not Scheduled
Author: Eddie Morales
Co-sponsors: Christina MoralesArmando MartinezStan KitzmanDavid CookRyan GuillenPenny Morales ShawMihaela Plesa
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1496: 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: π Public Health π Not Scheduled
Author: Erin Zwiener
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1497: 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: π Culture, Recreation & Tourism π 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1498: 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: π Environmental Regulation π Not Scheduled
Author: Armando Walle
Co-sponsors: Charlene Ward Johnson
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1499: Relating to the creation of an environmental product declaration grant program for certain manufacturers of ready-mixed concrete.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate
Last status update: Read 3rd time
May 7, 2025
Author: Armando Walle
Co-sponsors: Keith BellAna Hernandez
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1500: 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.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
Author: Keith Bell
Co-sponsors: Terry CanalesLacey HullStan KitzmanMatthew ShaheenTan Parker
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1501: 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: π Natural Resources π Not Scheduled
Author: Tony Tinderholt
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1502: 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: π Human Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Candy Noble
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1503: 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1504: 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: π Public Health π Not Scheduled
Author: Ron Reynolds
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1505: 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: π Licensing & Administrative Procedures π Not Scheduled
Author: Lacey Hull
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1506: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain retired county court judges.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
Author: Trent Ashby
Co-sponsors: Richard HayesHillary HicklandAlan SchoolcraftPhil King
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1507: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for firefighters enrolled in certain courses at public institutions of higher education.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16
Last status update: Read first time
April 29, 2025
Pending: π Education K-16 π Not Scheduled
Author: Trent Ashby
Co-sponsors: Eddie MoralesJohn LujanJames FrankDavid CookRichard HayesChristina MoralesMihaela Plesa
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1508: 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: π Ways & Means π Not Scheduled
Author: William Metcalf
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1509: 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
Pending: π Criminal Jurisprudence π Not Scheduled
Author: Hillary Hickland
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1510: 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: π State Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Matthew Shaheen
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1511: 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
Pending: π Juvenile Justice Subcommittee π Not Scheduled
Author: Hillary Hickland
Co-sponsors: Caroline Harris Davila
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1512: 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: π Public Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Hillary Hickland
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1513: 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: π Environmental Regulation π Not Scheduled
Author: Armando Walle
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1514: 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
Author: Mike Schofield
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1515: 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
Author: Terry Canales
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1516: 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: π Pensions, Investments & Financial Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Schofield
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1517: 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
Author: Ana Hernandez
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1518: 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: π Trade, Workforce & Economic Development π Not Scheduled
Author: Cecil Bell
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1519: 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: π Pensions, Investments & Financial Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Mike Schofield
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1520: 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.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
Author: Stan Kitzman
Co-sponsors: Cesar Blanco
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1521: 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: π State Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Stan Gerdes
Co-sponsors: Carl TepperNate SchatzlineWilliam Metcalf
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1522: Relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
Author: Stan Gerdes
Co-sponsors: Aicha DavisRichard HayesHelen KerwinMarc LaHoodJanie LopezPenny Morales ShawMatt MorganLois KolkhorstMayes Middleton
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1523: 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.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate
Last status update: Co-sponsor authorized
May 28, 2025
Author: Stan Gerdes
Co-sponsors: Charles SchwertnerDonna CampbellLois Kolkhorst
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1524: 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: π Trade, Workforce & Economic Development π Not Scheduled
Author: Cecil Bell
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1525: 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: π Natural Resources π Not Scheduled
Author: Stan Kitzman
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1526: 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: π Environmental Regulation π Not Scheduled
Author: Mary Gonzalez
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1527: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16
Last status update: Received from the House
May 12, 2025
Pending: π Education K-16 π 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1528: 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: π Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence π Not Scheduled
Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1529: 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: π Natural Resources π Not Scheduled
Author: Vikki Goodwin
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1530: 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: π Natural Resources π Not Scheduled
Author: Stan Kitzman
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1531: 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1532: Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.
Current disposition: Enrolled
Last status update: Filed without the Governor's signature
June 20, 2025
Author: Charles Cunningham
Co-sponsors: Armando WalleHarold DuttonValoree SwansonCharles Creighton
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1533: Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
Author: Angie Button
Co-sponsors: Candy NobleChris TurnerKeith BellPaul BettencourtCesar BlancoRoyce West
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1534: 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.
Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services
Last status update: Read first time
May 13, 2025
Pending: π Health & Human Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Elizabeth Campos
Co-sponsors: Josey GarciaBorris Miles
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1535: 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.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 29, 2025
Author: Stan Kitzman
Co-sponsors: Tan Parker
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1536: 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
Author: Tom Craddick
Co-sponsors: Trent AshbyDrew Darby
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1537: 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: π Human Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Vikki Goodwin
Co-sponsors: Ray Lopez
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1538: 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: π Public Health π Not Scheduled
Author: Suleman Lalani
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1539: 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: π Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health Subcommittee π Not Scheduled
Author: Suleman Lalani
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1540: 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: π Delivery of Government Efficiency π Not Scheduled
Author: Keith Bell
Co-sponsors: Terry CanalesLacey HullStan KitzmanJanie Lopez
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1541: 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: π Human Services π Not Scheduled
Author: Suleman Lalani
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1542: 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: π Public Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Richard Raymond
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1543: 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: π State Affairs π Not Scheduled
Author: Richard Raymond
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1544: 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1545: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Current disposition: Signed by Governor
Last status update: Signed by the Governor
June 20, 2025
Author: Keith Bell
Co-sponsors: Terry CanalesLacey HullStan KitzmanMatthew ShaheenJohn LujanTan Parker
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1546: 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: π Public Education π Not Scheduled
Author: Richard Raymond
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1547: 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1548: 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: π Ways & Means π Not Scheduled
Author: Richard Raymond
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1549: 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: π Trade, Workforce & Economic Development π 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
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1550: 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: π Agriculture & Livestock π Not Scheduled
Author: Stan Kitzman
Co-sponsors: Keith BellLacey HullTerry CanalesBrad BuckleyPenny Morales Shaw
π Details π View Bill on Legislature WebsiteHB1551: 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
Author: Hillary Hickland
Co-sponsors: Daniel AldersCandy NobleTom OliversonJared PattersonEllen TroxclairDenise Villalobos
π Details π View Bill on Legislature Website