πŸ“œ Texas Legislation

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

HB4959: Relating to the eligibility of certain land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and the consequences for those purposes of a change of use or sale of the land.

Current disposition: Pending: House Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Andy Hopper

Co-sponsors: Richard HayesEllen Troxclair

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HB4960: Relating to political advertising distributed or broadcast as part of a mass text message campaign and civil penalties for required disclosures on certain political advertising.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

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

Author: Dade Phelan

Co-sponsors: Pat CurryMihaela PlesaGiovanni Capriglione

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

HB4961: Relating to noneconomic damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Stan Gerdes

Co-sponsors: Briscoe Cain

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HB4962: Relating to the disclosure of citizenship of a candidate for public office.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Katrina Pierson

Co-sponsors: AJ LouderbackDaniel AldersBen BumgarnerBriscoe CainDavid CookTom CraddickCharles CunninghamMark DorazioJames FrankStan GerdesRyan GuillenCody HarrisRichard HayesCole HefnerHillary HicklandJanis HoltAndy HopperCarrie IsaacHelen KerwinStan KitzmanMarc LaHoodMitch LittleDavid LoweShelley LutherWilliam MetcalfMatt MorganMike OlcottTom OliversonJared PattersonKeresa RichardsonNate SchatzlineAlan SchoolcraftJoanne ShofnerDavid SpillerCarl TepperSteve TothCody VasutDenise VillalobosWesley VirdellTrey Wharton

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HB4963: Relating to the assignment of family engagement specialists at public schools.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: John McQueeney

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HB4964: Relating to eligibility requirements for early voting by mail.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Nate Schatzline

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HB4965: Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Nate Schatzline

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HB4966: Relating to the denial of access to the database of dealer-issued license plates maintained by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Terry Canales

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HB4967: Relating to the renewal fee for a dealer's temporary license plate.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Terry Canales

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HB4968: Relating to the substitution of a county sales and use tax for all or a portion of property taxes imposed by certain counties; authorizing the imposition of a tax.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Nate Schatzline

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HB4969: Relating to remedies for a cause of action brought by a child welfare services provider for an adverse action taken against the provider in violation of the provider's rights of conscience.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Nate Schatzline

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HB4970: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Briscoe Cain

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HB4971: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of food or drink items containing certain food additives under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Briscoe Cain

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HB4972: Relating to the authority of a municipality to transfer revenue of a municipal utility to the general fund of the municipality.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Briscoe Cain

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HB4973: Relating to the election of members of the governing body of a municipality representing single-member districts, wards, and areas on apportionment.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Briscoe Cain

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HB4974: Relating to the exclusion of a social worker license from the automatic revocation or denial of health care professional licenses for certain criminal offenses.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: John Bryant

Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez RamosVikki GoodwinEugene Wu

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HB4975: Relating to autologous and direct blood donations.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Mike Olcott

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HB4976: Relating to age verification requirements for digital service providers.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Nate Schatzline

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HB4977: Relating to the composition of districts 45 and 73 for the Texas House of Representatives.

Current disposition: Pending: House Redistricting

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Redistricting πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Carrie Isaac

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HB4978: Relating to the creation of municipal utility districts in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.

Current disposition: Pending: House Land & Resource Management

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

Pending: πŸ› Land & Resource Management πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Hillary Hickland

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

HB4979: Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate of certain junior college districts.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Sergio Munoz

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HB4980: Relating to establishing the Child-Care Professional Pathway program.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Terry Wilson

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HB4981: Relating to a scoring system for all permit applications within the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Current disposition: Pending: House Environmental Regulation

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Shelley Luther

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

HB4982: Relating to hate crimes, including criminal and civil liability for those crimes and the hate crime prevention grant program; increasing a criminal penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Vikki Goodwin

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HB4983: Relating to an elective course on firearms safety for public high school students and a virtual course on firearms safety for the public.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Mike Schofield

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

HB4984: Relating to certain deadlines and other timing factors affecting mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 7, 2025

Author: John Lujan

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HB4985: Relating to the procedures for a public test of logic and accuracy of a voting system for certain elections.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stan Gerdes

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HB4986: Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation by local governments.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Janis Holt

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

HB4987: Relating to an alternative dispute resolution procedure regarding certain matters under the public information law.

Current disposition: Pending: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Terry Canales

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

HB4988: Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Janie Lopez

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HB4989: Relating to election integrity and security of ballot boxes, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; authorizing a penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mark Dorazio

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

HB4990: Relating to compliance with the public information law, including establishment of an open records hotline to provide information about the requirements of the public information law.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Terry Canales

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HB4991: Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Received from the House
May 19, 2025

Author: Terry Canales

Co-sponsors: Eddie Morales

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HB4992: Relating to the inclusion of an exclusive dealing or tying clause in a health care provider network contract.

Current disposition: Pending: House Insurance

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Insurance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Katrina Pierson

Co-sponsors: Tom Oliverson

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HB4993: Relating to the improvement of health, fitness, and readiness of the Texas military forces.

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

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

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

Author: Carrie Isaac

Co-sponsors: Mitch LittleAJ LouderbackKatrina Pierson

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

HB4994: Relating to a study by the Department of State Health Services regarding the effects of online activity on children.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Jared Patterson

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HB4995: Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.

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: Terry Wilson

Co-sponsors: Charles Schwertner

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HB4996: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim.

πŸ—³ 5 votes Β· 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Paul Dyson

Co-sponsors: John LujanPeter Flores

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HB4997: Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.

Current disposition: Pending: House Higher Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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HB4998: Relating to the inclusion of independent organizations established to manage power regions as governmental bodies for purposes of the public information law.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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HB4999: Relating to the registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 6, 2025

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

Author: Harold Dutton

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

HB5000: Relating to Media Production Development Zones and the functions of the Texas Film Commission.

Current disposition: Pending: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ben Bumgarner

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

HB5001: Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for teacher pay raises.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Harold Dutton

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

HB5002: Relating to a study and pilot program on the identification of and interventions provided to children with dyslexia who are committed to juvenile facilities.

Current disposition: Pending: House Juvenile Justice Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: John Lujan

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

HB5003: Relating to notice and hearing requirements for applications for permits for certain commercial oil and gas waste disposal facilities.

Current disposition: Pending: House Energy Resources

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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

HB5004: Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
April 22, 2025

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

Author: William Metcalf

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

HB5005: Relating to the election of the board of directors of the San Jacinto River Authority.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
April 22, 2025

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

Author: William Metcalf

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

HB5006: Relating to recommendations for the appointment of directors of the San Jacinto River Authority.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: William Metcalf

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

HB5007: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving certain foreign entities; creating a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

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

House committee substitute

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

Author: Stan Lambert

Co-sponsors: Katrina Pierson

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

HB5008: Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Companion considered in lieu of SB 856
May 6, 2025

Author: Keith Bell

Co-sponsors: Terry WilsonJames FrankPaul DysonWesley VirdellJohn LujanPenny Morales Shaw

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

HB5009: Relating to the collection or execution of certain judgments; authorizing fees.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
May 10, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Richard Hayes

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

HB5010: Relating to the memorial designation of certain portions of an international border wall and the use of grants related to homeland security for those purposes.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
May 7, 2025

Author: David Spiller

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

HB5011: Relating to certain protections for owners in a property owners' association.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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

HB5012: Relating to the maximum amount of penalties that may be imposed for delinquent taxes and tax reports and the application of taxpayer payments to taxes, penalties, and interest.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Sergio Munoz

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

HB5013: Relating to the Texas Racing Commission and the regulation of dog races, including greyhound races, as live events in this state and of simulcast wagering on greyhound races conducted out of state.

Current disposition: Pending: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Briscoe Cain

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HB5014: Relating to the rights of special forces veterans who hold a license to carry a handgun.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Co-sponsor authorized
May 16, 2025

Author: Carrie Isaac

Co-sponsors: AJ LouderbackWesley VirdellTerri Leo-WilsonPhilip CortezMark DorazioCaroline Harris DavilaHillary HicklandJanis HoltDavid LoweDon McLaughlinMike OlcottKatrina PiersonRichard RaymondTerry WilsonPeter FloresAngela Paxton

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

HB5015: Relating to participation by certain municipal retirement systems in the proportionate retirement program.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
May 5, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Charlie Geren

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

HB5016: Relating to the authority of a municipality to finance certain venue projects with a short-term motor vehicle rental tax.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Venton Jones

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

HB5017: Relating to the effects of unresponsive insureds for a personal automobile insurance policy.

Current disposition: Pending: House Insurance

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Insurance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Matt Morgan

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

HB5018: Relating to requiring the election of the governing body of a taxing entity.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Matt Morgan

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

HB5019: Relating to school district contracts with certain organizations and payroll deductions for school district employees.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 6, 2025

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

Author: Giovanni Capriglione

Co-sponsors: William MetcalfTerri Leo-Wilson

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

HB5020: Relating to requirements for the exercise of the power of impeachment by the House of Representatives and providing that officers against whom articles of impeachment are preferred receive pay during the pendency of impeachment proceedings.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: John Smithee

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

HB5021: Relating to the standards for public school library materials.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Andy Hopper

Co-sponsors: Ben BumgarnerRichard HayesHillary HicklandHelen KerwinMike OlcottNate SchatzlineAlan SchoolcraftJoanne ShofnerValoree SwansonEllen Troxclair

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

HB5022: Relating to the prohibition of immunization with a product containing mRNA material.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Helen Kerwin

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

HB5023: Relating to a periodic comprehensive performance audit of certain operations of hospital districts located in populous counties.

Current disposition: Pending: House County & Regional Government Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Briscoe Cain

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

HB5024: Relating to the regulation of cigarettes and tobacco products, including the definitions of cigarettes and tobacco products.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Hillary Hickland

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

HB5025: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons on the premises of a public library; creating a criminal offense.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: James Talarico

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

HB5026: Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

Current disposition: Pending: House Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Harold Dutton

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

HB5027: Relating to the public information law.

Current disposition: Pending: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Giovanni Capriglione

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

HB5028: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Richard Hayes

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

HB5029: Relating to the partial count of electronic voting system ballots.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: David Lowe

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

HB5030: Relating to the provision of certain mental and behavioral health services under Medicaid, Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for those services, and the regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities; requiring an occupational license.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ann Johnson

Co-sponsors: Ray Lopez

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

HB5031: Relating to labor unions and workers' rights.

Current disposition: Pending: House Workforce Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Workforce Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos

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

HB5032: Relating to the display of certain historical state documents.

πŸ—³ 1 vote Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 12, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Economic Development πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: William Metcalf

Co-sponsors: Cody HarrisCarrie IsaacCole HefnerTerri Leo-WilsonRichard HayesJudith Zaffirini

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

HB5033: Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.

πŸ—³ 5 votes Β· 3 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 Became law

Author: Keith Bell

Co-sponsors: Ryan GuillenSteve TothRichard HayesMike OlcottCarrie IsaacPeter FloresMayes Middleton

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

HB5034: Relating to eligibility requirements for voting.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Brian Harrison

Co-sponsors: Charles Cunningham

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HB5035: Relating to a prohibition on the guarantee of public school bonds.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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HB5036: Relating to arbitration of certain out-of-network health benefit claims.

Current disposition: Pending: House Insurance

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Insurance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Dyson

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HB5037: Relating to payments made to certain foster parents.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: John Lujan

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HB5038: Relating to motor vehicle windshield sunscreening devices.

Current disposition: Pending: House Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Transportation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: AJ Louderback

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

HB5039: Relating to driving off the roadway.

Current disposition: Pending: House Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Transportation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: AJ Louderback

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HB5040: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle while another person rides in or on a portion of the vehicle not for passenger use; creating a criminal offense.

Current disposition: Pending: House Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Transportation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: AJ Louderback

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HB5041: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Tony Tinderholt

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HB5042: Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state health and safety laws on certain municipal and county regulations, including a law providing that an elephant is a dangerous wild animal.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 14, 2025

House committee substitute

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

Author: Richard Hayes

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HB5043: Relating to the issuance of a license or provisional license to certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 12, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: John McQueeney

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HB5044: Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study and report about water rights that may be subject to cancellation for nonuse.

Current disposition: Pending: House Natural Resources

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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HB5045: Relating to the employment of and parental notification regarding classroom teachers in public schools.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

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

HB5046: Relating to the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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HB5047: Relating to requirements for certain complaints made against and disciplinary proceedings involving a physician.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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HB5048: Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Pending: House Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Chris Turner

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

HB5049: Relating to the composition and authority of certain subregional boards of regional transportation authorities.

Current disposition: Pending: House Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Transportation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Matthew Shaheen

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HB5050: Relating to the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs in connection with certain contested cases.

Current disposition: Pending: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Last status update: Read first time
April 3, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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HB5051: Relating to prohibiting a state agency from adopting or using a form that collects information regarding an individual's race or ethnicity.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
April 7, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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HB5052: Relating to the period during which a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.

Current disposition: Pending: House County & Regional Government Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 7, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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HB5053: Relating to a prohibition on marketing, advertising, or selling certain e-cigarette products; creating a criminal offense.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
April 7, 2025

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

Author: Jeff Leach

Co-sponsors: Penny Morales Shaw

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

HB5054: Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 7, 2025

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

Author: Jeff Leach

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HB5055: Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Pending: House Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
April 7, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Chris Turner

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HB5056: Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 7, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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HB5057: Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.

πŸ—³ 4 votes Β· 2 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: Brooks Landgraf

Co-sponsors: Robert Nichols

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HB5058: Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
April 7, 2025

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

Author: Jeff Leach

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