πŸ“œ Texas Legislation

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

HB648: Relating to the regulation of clotheslines by a property owners' association.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 12, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Philip Cortez

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

HB649: Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: John Bucy

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

HB650: Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Mano DeAyala

Co-sponsors: Donna Howard

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HB651: Relating to abolishing the death penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Joseph Moody

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

HB652: Relating to prohibited uses of public money by certain municipalities and counties that reduce or reallocate funding or resources for certain law enforcement agencies.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Caroline Harris Davila

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

HB653: Relating to the purchase and use of contraceptives and access to contraceptive information.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Donna Howard

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HB654: Relating to the dismissal of a criminal charge related to the illegal hunting of certain deer; authorizing fees.

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: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Caroline Harris DavilaJoanne ShofnerValoree SwansonCharles Creighton

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

HB655: Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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HB656: Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Senfronia Thompson

Co-sponsors: Briscoe Cain

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HB657: Relating to requirements for counties posting election information on an Internet website.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Considered in Calendars
April 17, 2025

Author: John Bucy

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HB658: Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.

πŸ—³ 3 votes

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
May 5, 2025

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

Author: Carl Tepper

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

HB659: Relating to requiring cultural inclusion as part of the social studies curriculum for public schools.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB660: Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 29, 2025

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

Author: Armando Walle

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

HB661: Relating to a deadline for completing services under a family service plan.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB662: Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Maria Flores

Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez RamosPenny Morales Shaw

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HB663: Relating to limitations on the applicability of certain statutes to high-speed rail.

Current disposition: Pending: House Land & Resource Management

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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HB664: Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Diego Bernal

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

HB665: Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Considered in Calendars
April 17, 2025

Author: John Bucy

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HB667: Relating to a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs provided by certain public schools.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Suleman Lalani

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HB668: Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.

πŸ—³ 5 votes Β· 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Cecil Bell

Co-sponsors: Terry WilsonBriscoe CainTrent AshbyJanis HoltLois KolkhorstCharles CreightonAdam HinojosaBryan Hughes

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

HB669: Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft.

Current disposition: Pending: House Workforce Subcommittee

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
April 1, 2025

House committee substitute

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

Author: Mary Gonzalez

Co-sponsors: Salman BhojaniPenny Morales ShawAlan Schoolcraft

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

HB670: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: John Bucy

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HB671: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Matthew Shaheen

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

HB672: Relating to the use of a political contribution to pay a civil penalty or fine imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Janis HoltJoanne ShofnerValoree Swanson

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HB673: Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Current disposition: Pending: House Workforce Subcommittee

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
March 25, 2025

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

Author: Senfronia Thompson

Co-sponsors: Suleman LalaniSheryl ColePenny Morales Shaw

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HB674: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Considered in Calendars
April 9, 2025

Author: David Spiller

Co-sponsors: Terri Leo-WilsonRichard Hayes

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HB675: Relating to compliance with the public information law by governmental bodies and the imposition of charges for providing copies of public information under that law; providing a civil penalty.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
April 14, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Business & Commerce πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Cody Vasut

Co-sponsors: Richard HayesJanie LopezPenny Morales ShawMatt MorganSteve Toth

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

HB676: Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.

Current disposition: Pending: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
March 20, 2025

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Co-sponsors: Cody Vasut

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

HB677: Relating to the restrictions on political activities of a county elections administrator.

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: Mano DeAyala

Co-sponsors: Giovanni CapriglionePaul Bettencourt

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HB678: Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.

πŸ—³ 1 vote Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

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

Author: Armando Walle

Co-sponsors: Suleman LalaniLinda GarciaDonna HowardLauren Ashley SimmonsCharlene Ward Johnson

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HB679: Relating to a local option election on the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sunday.

Current disposition: Pending: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 8, 2025

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

Author: John Bucy

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HB680: Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing of peace officers involved in certain injuries or deaths.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Maria Flores

Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez RamosPenny Morales ShawEugene Wu

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

HB681: Relating to policies and procedures of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including regarding service plans and post-removal assessments.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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

HB682: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Ron Reynolds

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

HB683: Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Diego Bernal

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

HB684: Relating to contracts authorizing the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.

Current disposition: Pending: House Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Transportation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Philip Cortez

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

HB685: Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Cecil Bell

Co-sponsors: Charles CreightonLois Kolkhorst

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

HB686: Relating to required disclosures on certain political advertising by political committees; providing a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Joanne ShofnerValoree Swanson

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

HB687: Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Vikki Goodwin

Co-sponsors: Penny Morales ShawElizabeth CamposSheryl ColeJosey GarciaVenton Jones

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

HB688: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Senfronia Thompson

Co-sponsors: Maria FloresRichard HayesPenny Morales Shaw

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

HB689: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB690: Relating to creation of the criminal offense of possessing or smoking tobacco inside or on the grounds of certain state buildings.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Suleman Lalani

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

HB691: Relating to the minimum wage.

Current disposition: Pending: House Workforce Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Vikki Goodwin

Co-sponsors: John BryantTerry MezaAna-Maria Rodriguez RamosEugene Wu

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

HB692: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Jolanda Jones

Co-sponsors: Maria FloresPenny Morales Shaw

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

HB693: Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Diego Bernal

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

HB694: Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Co-sponsors: John LujanMolly CookRoyce West

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

HB695: Relating to the use of certain facilities of a building being used as a polling place or early voting polling place.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Joanne ShofnerValoree Swanson

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

HB696: Relating to waivers for state park entrance fees and hunting and fishing license fees for certain resident first responders.

Current disposition: Pending: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Philip Cortez

Co-sponsors: Richard Raymond

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

HB697: Relating to the applicability of prohibitions on municipal or county regulations on the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Armando Walle

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

HB698: Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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

HB699: Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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

HB700: Relating to disclosures for certain commercial sales-based financing transactions, the effect of certain commercial sales-based financing contract provisions, and the registration of commercial sales-based financing brokers and providers; authorizing a fee and providing a civil penalty.

πŸ—³ 5 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: John McQueeney

Co-sponsors: Charles Perry

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

HB701: Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem or an amicus attorney in certain cases of divorce.

Current disposition: Pending: House Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Diego Bernal

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

HB702: Relating to a notification provided by a transportation network company regarding a designated bicycle lane.

Current disposition: Pending: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Suleman Lalani

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

HB703: Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.

Current disposition: Pending: House Elections

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Elections πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Valoree Swanson

Co-sponsors: Cody HarrisRichard HayesHillary HicklandAndy HopperLacey HullCarrie IsaacHelen KerwinWilliam MetcalfJoanne ShofnerShelby Slawson

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

HB704: Relating to the disconnection of service provided to residential customers by certain utilities and propane gas distribution system retailers.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Cecil Bell

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

HB705: Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.

πŸ—³ 3 votes Β· 2 final

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

Last status update: Vetoed by the Governor
June 22, 2025

Enrolled Vetoed

Author: Terry Wilson

Co-sponsors: Judith Zaffirini

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HB706: Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Mike OlcottBen BumgarnerCody HarrisRichard HayesHillary HicklandAndy HopperLacey HullHelen KerwinMitch LittleWilliam MetcalfMatt MorganJoanne ShofnerShelby SlawsonValoree SwansonTony TinderholtTerry Wilson

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

HB707: Relating to the use of parental child safety placements.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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

HB708: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

Current disposition: Pending: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: John Bucy

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

HB709: Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.

Current disposition: Pending: House Insurance

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Insurance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Senfronia Thompson

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

HB710: Relating to the recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications issued in other states; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Pending: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Brian Harrison

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

HB711: Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Vikki Goodwin

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

HB712: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests to detect prostate cancer.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

Author: Philip Cortez

Co-sponsors: Hubert VoJessica Gonzalez

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

HB713: Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing selected cases for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

πŸ—³ 4 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Donna Howard

Co-sponsors: Ann JohnsonMaria FloresPenny Morales ShawMolly CookCarol AlvaradoCesar BlancoDonna CampbellNathan JohnsonJose MenendezCharles Perry

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

HB714: Relating to the establishment and implementation by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of the Texas Tenant Readiness and Landlord Incentive Pilot Program.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 8, 2025

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

Author: Armando Walle

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

HB715: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; providing an administrative penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Diego Bernal

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

HB716: Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House County & Regional Government Subcommittee

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Jolanda Jones

Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos

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

HB717: Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Jeff Leach

Co-sponsors: Daniel AldersTrent AshbyKeith BellGreg BonnenBrad BuckleyBriscoe CainGiovanni CapriglioneDavid CookPat CurryJay DeanMano DeAyalaMark DorazioBrian HarrisonCole HefnerHillary HicklandAndy HopperLacey HullCarrie IsaacHelen KerwinMarc LaHoodTerri Leo-WilsonMitch LittleJ.M. LozanoDon McLaughlinWilliam MetcalfMatt MorganCandy NobleMike OlcottTom OliversonJared PattersonDennis PaulKatrina PiersonNate SchatzlineMatthew ShaheenJoanne ShofnerShelby SlawsonDavid SpillerValoree SwansonEllen TroxclairCody VasutWesley VirdellTrey Wharton

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

HB718: Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.

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: Cecil Bell

Co-sponsors: Tan Parker

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

HB719: Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic metals in lipstick and lip gloss.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB720: Relating to a ketamine treatment grant program for ketamine clinics serving active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Maria Flores

Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez RamosJosey GarciaJohn BryantVikki GoodwinPenny Morales Shaw

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HB721: Relating to the applicability of certain laws requiring health care cost disclosures by health benefit plan issuers and administrators.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: Joanne ShofnerValoree SwansonMayes Middleton

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HB722: Relating to the disclosure of total loss evaluation materials by automobile insurers.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Received from the House
May 14, 2025

House committee substitute

Pending: πŸ› Business & Commerce πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: John Bucy

Co-sponsors: Matt Morgan

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HB723: Relating to school bus monitoring systems and the required reporting of certain offenses recorded by those systems.

Current disposition: Pending: House Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Transportation πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB724: Relating to notice of the health of children attending and adults employed by a child-care facility.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Suleman Lalani

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HB725: Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Matthew Shaheen

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HB726: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Current disposition: Pending: House Appropriations

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ron Reynolds

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HB727: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
March 11, 2025

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

Author: Philip Cortez

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HB728: Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain classrooms, including classrooms that provide special education services.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Senfronia Thompson

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HB729: Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and to the enforcement of that prohibition.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Diego Bernal

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HB730: Relating to the affidavit form for claiming an exemption from required immunizations.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Valoree Swanson

Co-sponsors: Terri Leo-WilsonCarrie IsaacJoanne Shofner

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HB731: Relating to certain duties of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Armando Walle

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HB732: Relating to annulment of a marriage on the grounds of impotency.

Current disposition: Pending: House Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
April 14, 2025

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

Author: Cody Vasut

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HB733: Relating to verification of citizenship or legal residency for purposes of certain contracts for or concerning the purchase of residential real property located in platted subdivisions; creating a criminal offense.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Cecil Bell

Co-sponsors: Janis Holt

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HB734: Relating to the failure to report child abuse or neglect; increasing a criminal penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Jeff Leach

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HB735: Relating to required labeling of meat, poultry, shrimp, and certain related food products.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 4, 2025

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

Author: Terri Leo-Wilson

Co-sponsors: AJ LouderbackChristian ManuelOscar LongoriaTodd HunterSheryl ColeCharles CunninghamPat CurryGary GatesCaroline Harris DavilaCarrie IsaacDavid LoweJohn LujanShelley LutherMike OlcottAngelia OrrJoanne ShofnerValoree SwansonDenise Villalobos

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HB736: Relating to certain procedures for civil suits brought by local governments or certain other persons for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Current disposition: Pending: House Environmental Regulation

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: Maria Flores

Co-sponsors: Ana-Maria Rodriguez RamosPenny Morales Shaw

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HB737: Relating to the use of dynamic message signs for the Keep 'Em Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: Donna Howard

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HB738: Relating to creation by the Texas Historical Commission of a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
May 14, 2025

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB739: Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways & Means

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: Mike Schofield

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HB740: Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Current disposition: Pending: House Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: Armando Walle

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HB741: Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers.

Current disposition: Introduced in House

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

House committee substitute

Author: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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HB742: Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for first responders, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Senfronia Thompson

Co-sponsors: Mihaela PlesaMaria FloresClaudia Ordaz PerezTan ParkerCesar BlancoRoyce West

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HB743: Relating to a justice or municipal court's authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failure to pay a fine or cost or for contempt and to the authority of a municipality to enforce the collection of certain fines by imprisonment of the defendant.

Current disposition: Pending: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: Diego Bernal

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HB744: Relating to daylight saving time.

Current disposition: Pending: House State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: John Bucy

Co-sponsors: Janis Holt

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HB745: Relating to an exemption from jury service for certain crime victims or close relatives of deceased crime victims.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
April 29, 2025

House committee substitute

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

Author: Cody Vasut

Co-sponsors: Joanne ShofnerValoree Swanson

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HB746: Relating to an e-cigarette and tobacco use prevention and cessation program established by the Department of State Health Services.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: Suleman Lalani

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HB747: Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

Current disposition: Pending: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Last status update: Read first time
March 5, 2025

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

Author: Cecil Bell

Co-sponsors: Cody Vasut

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HB748: Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse.

πŸ—³ 2 votes Β· 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Not again placed on intent calendar
May 27, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Jeff Leach

Co-sponsors: Ann JohnsonMitch LittleDavid CookMorgan MeyerTrent AshbyKeith BellGreg BonnenBen BumgarnerGiovanni CapriglioneRyan GuillenCody HarrisHillary HicklandSuleman LalaniTerri Leo-WilsonWilliam MetcalfPenny Morales ShawJared PattersonMihaela PlesaAngela PaxtonCarol AlvaradoSarah EckhardtAdam HinojosaJuan Hinojosa

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