📜 Texas Legislation

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

SB549: Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jose Menendez

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SB550: Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to post information regarding the compensation of certain employees and independent contractors on the institution's Internet website.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Lois Kolkhorst

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SB551: Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Co-author authorized
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Schwertner

Co-sponsors: Royce West

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SB552: Relating to changing the eligibility of certain persons to receive community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Laid out as postponed business
May 27, 2025

Author: Joan Huffman

Co-sponsors: Charles SchwertnerJeff LeachTony Tinderholt

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SB553: Relating to the design-build method for certain government construction projects.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Peter Flores

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SB554: Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB555: Relating to an allotment under the Foundation School Program for full individual and initial evaluations for special education services.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB556: Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB557: Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB558: Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school district or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB559: Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB560: Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB561: Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Natural Resources

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Natural Resources 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

Co-sponsors: Carol AlvaradoMolly CookRoland GutierrezBorris Miles

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SB562: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jose Menendez

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SB563: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jose Menendez

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SB564: Relating to the removal of a conservator, board of managers, or other alternative management of a campus or school district in certain circumstances.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Borris Miles

Co-sponsors: Carol AlvaradoMolly Cook

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SB565: Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Charles Perry

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoCaroline Harris Davila

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SB566: 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: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Molly Cook

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SB567: Relating to the use of a building owned or controlled by a public school as a polling place.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Phil King

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SB568: Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

🗳 6 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved Became law

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Charles CreightonPeter FloresJose MenendezMayes MiddletonTan ParkerAngela PaxtonRoyce WestJudith ZaffiriniCarol AlvaradoCesar BlancoDonna CampbellMolly CookBrent HagenbuchJuan HinojosaJoan HuffmanPhil KingLois KolkhorstCharles PerryBrad Buckley

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SB569: Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

🗳 5 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 6, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Peter FloresMayes MiddletonTan ParkerAngela PaxtonRoyce WestJudith ZaffiriniBrent HagenbuchKeith BellTrent AshbyBrad BuckleyMatthew ShaheenEddie MoralesJeff BarryKatrina PiersonSteve Toth

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SB570: Relating to an attendance policy adopted by public schools to prevent truancy.

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 26, 2025

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Charles CreightonPeter FloresJose MenendezMayes MiddletonTan ParkerAngela PaxtonRoyce WestJudith ZaffiriniAlma Allen

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SB571: Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense.

🗳 7 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Charles CreightonPeter FloresMayes MiddletonTan ParkerAngela PaxtonRoyce WestJudith ZaffiriniBrian BirdwellDonna CampbellAdam HinojosaJuan HinojosaPhil KingLois KolkhorstKevin SparksJeff LeachBrad BuckleyCandy NobleJames Frank

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SB572: Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

Co-sponsors: Judith Zaffirini

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SB573: Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

Co-sponsors: Judith Zaffirini

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SB574: Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

Co-sponsors: Judith Zaffirini

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SB575: Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of certain organized criminal activity.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judith Zaffirini

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SB576: Relating to information made available to a relative or other designated caregiver.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB577: Relating to the establishment of the foster child trust account program.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

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

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Tan Parker

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SB578: Relating to surveillance cameras for certain housing developments that receive an allocation of low income housing tax credits.

🗳 3 votes

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 27, 2025

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cassandra Garcia Hernandez

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SB579: Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarships provided by public institutions of higher education.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB580: Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarly research or creative works at public institutions of higher education.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB581: Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain charitable funds at public institutions of higher education.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB582: Relating to certain agreements arising out of special investigations conducted by the Texas Education Agency.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
May 14, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB583: Relating to lists of public real property suitable for use or to be developed for use as affordable housing by certain municipalities and counties.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Co-author authorized
April 9, 2025

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoSarah EckhardtBorris Miles

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SB584: Relating to the responsibility of consumer reporting agencies to ensure compliance with certain consumer reporting laws.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 27, 2025

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoMihaela Plesa

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SB585: Relating to the reporting of certain criminal history record information on a consumer report.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Co-author authorized
April 16, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cesar Blanco

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SB586: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 25, 2025

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoDonna CampbellCharles Cunningham

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SB587: Relating to terms for members of the state executive committee of the University Interscholastic League.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB588: Relating to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators for the child.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB589: Relating to consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB590: Relating to the approval of a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB591: Relating to prohibitions in connection with certain sales of clothing on an Internet website or software application; providing a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB592: Relating to rules adopted and enforced by cemetery organizations on markers, memorials, and effigies; authorizing a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB593: Relating to personal automobile or residential property insurance premium increases for claims subject to sovereign, governmental, or official immunity.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB594: Relating to assistance with veterans benefits claims.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Veteran Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Veteran Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB595: Relating to the notice of rulemaking proceedings provided to certain persons by state agencies.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB596: Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 27, 2025

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Jose MenendezAicha Davis

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SB597: Relating to the basic allotment and the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB598: Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB599: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed, registered, or listed group day-care home or family home.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 15, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Aicha Davis

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SB600: Relating to the partition or voluntary sale of real property owned by certain cotenants; amending the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
April 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB601: Relating to mail fees charged to tenants of certain residential properties.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB602: Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB603: Relating to a landlord's authority to collect from a tenant certain late fees for nonpayment or late payment for a utility.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB604: Relating to the posting of information regarding certain bonds guaranteed by the permanent school fund.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 28, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB605: Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

🗳 1 vote

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 22, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Jose Menendez

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB606: Relating to requiring consumer reporting agencies to notify a consumer when inaccurate information in the consumer's file is corrected.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB607: Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain parental child safety placement caregivers.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB608: Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 14, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Peter Flores

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoJose MenendezDonna Howard

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SB609: Relating to requiring independent school districts, home-rule school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools to comply with legally required policies.

🗳 5 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Education

Last status update: Read first time
April 17, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Angela Paxton

Co-sponsors: Phil King

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SB610: Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 19, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Angela Paxton

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoJuan HinojosaSenfronia ThompsonBen BumgarnerSuleman LalaniChristina MoralesMihaela Plesa

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SB611: Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing epinephrine auto-injectors to public and private schools.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
March 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Juan Hinojosa

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SB612: Relating to the authority of certain conservation and reclamation districts to impose fees for the construction of certain pipelines and associated infrastructure.

🗳 1 vote · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Juan Hinojosa

Co-sponsors: Armando Martinez

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SB613: Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine; increasing a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Juan Hinojosa

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SB614: Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer certain cases to the office of capital and forensic writs.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

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

Enrolled Vetoed

Author: Juan Hinojosa

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoJeff Leach

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SB615: Relating to the statute of limitations for sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Juan Hinojosa

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SB616: Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 24, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Charles Schwertner

Co-sponsors: Sarah EckhardtCaroline Harris Davila

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SB617: Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.

🗳 6 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 27, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Charles Schwertner

Co-sponsors: Caroline Harris DavilaJoanne Shofner

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SB618: Relating to the unlawful altering of election procedures; providing a civil penalty.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Read 2nd time
May 28, 2025

Author: Kevin Sparks

Co-sponsors: Charles CreightonBrent HagenbuchLois KolkhorstMayes MiddletonJeff LeachDaniel AldersPat CurryCody HarrisRichard HayesHillary HicklandHelen KerwinMitch LittleWilliam MetcalfBrent MoneyKeresa RichardsonJoanne ShofnerShelby SlawsonEllen TroxclairWesley Virdell

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB619: Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
May 2, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kevin Sparks

Co-sponsors: Donna CampbellPeter FloresBrent HagenbuchBob HallAdam HinojosaPhil KingMayes Middleton

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SB620: Relating to applying an active efforts standard for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Co-author authorized
April 22, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kevin Sparks

Co-sponsors: Bob Hall

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SB621: Relating to a prohibition on the establishment, operation, or ownership of a public bank by a political subdivision.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
May 24, 2025

Author: Kevin Sparks

Co-sponsors: Royce WestEllen Troxclair

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SB622: Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Schwertner

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SB623: Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to determine whether to administer a vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Co-author authorized
April 23, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Schwertner

Co-sponsors: Bob HallKevin Sparks

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SB624: Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Lois Kolkhorst

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB625: Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Co-author authorized
May 1, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Peter Flores

Co-sponsors: Brent HagenbuchAdam HinojosaTan ParkerRoyce West

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB626: Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Placed on General State Calendar
May 26, 2025

Author: Peter Flores

Co-sponsors: James Frank

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SB627: Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Gary Vandeaver

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SB628: Relating to the administration and enforcement of a county fire code.

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 26, 2025

Author: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Sarah EckhardtMaria FloresSheryl ColeErin ZwienerPenny Morales ShawAna-Maria Rodriguez Ramos

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SB629: Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Not again placed on intent calendar
May 7, 2025

Author: Judith Zaffirini

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SB630: Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

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SB631: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

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SB632: Relating to consequences arising from a failure by appointed counsel in a criminal case to timely meet and confer with the defendant after the defendant is found competent to stand trial.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

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SB633: Relating to certain offenses associated with possessing, carrying, exhibiting, or using a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

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SB634: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

Co-sponsors: Roland Gutierrez

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SB635: Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Veteran Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Veteran Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Angela Paxton

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SB636: Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Co-author authorized
May 7, 2025

Author: Nathan Johnson

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoRoyce West

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SB637: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

Co-sponsors: Molly Cook

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SB638: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB639: Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB640: Relating to required reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who attempt suicide.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Co-author authorized
May 7, 2025

Author: Nathan Johnson

Co-sponsors: Cesar Blanco

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SB641: Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB642: Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
February 3, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB643: Relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered mental health services must be filed.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Co-author authorized
April 7, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

Co-sponsors: Brent HagenbuchPhil King

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SB644: Relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

Current disposition: Pending: House Public Health

Last status update: Read first time
May 16, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Health 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB645: Relating to including antisemitism in the definition of bullying for the purpose of school discipline policies.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Co-author authorized
February 11, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Cesar Blanco

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SB646: Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.

🗳 6 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoJuan HinojosaJose MenendezAicha DavisCharlene Ward JohnsonJolanda JonesRafael Anchia

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SB647: Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoAdam HinojosaRafael AnchiaJohn LujanAngie ButtonOscar Longoria

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SB648: Relating to recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property.

🗳 5 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Enrolled Vetoed

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Adam HinojosaRafael AnchiaJohn LujanAngie ButtonOscar Longoria

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