📜 Texas Legislation

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

SB1449: Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs to remove debris or wreckage on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

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

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1450: Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision.

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Committee report sent to Calendars
May 23, 2025

House committee substitute

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Gary Gates

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SB1451: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order.

🗳 7 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Peter Flores

Co-sponsors: David Cook

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SB1452: Relating to continuation elections for municipal management districts.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

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

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1453: Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes.

🗳 6 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Morgan Meyer

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SB1454: Relating to the area of operations of and certain tax exemptions available to housing authorities.

Current disposition: Pending: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
May 12, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Intergovernmental Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1455: Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Enrolled

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

Enrolled

Author: Brent Hagenbuch

Co-sponsors: Cole Hefner

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SB1456: Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Brent Hagenbuch

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SB1457: Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Jurisprudence

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Jurisprudence 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Brent Hagenbuch

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SB1458: Relating to the sequestration of a jury in a criminal case.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Brent Hagenbuch

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SB1459: Relating to public school policies regarding student possession of personal communication devices and Internet safety.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

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

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donna Campbell

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SB1460: Relating to the ethics violations registry maintained by the Texas Ethics Commission and the requirement that state agencies verify an applicant's status on the registry before issuing or renewing a license.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

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

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donna Campbell

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SB1461: Relating to the administration, authority, and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

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

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Perry

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SB1462: Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judith Zaffirini

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SB1463: Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Juan Hinojosa

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SB1464: Relating to a hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation or suspension of a vehicle title.

🗳 1 vote · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Juan Hinojosa

Co-sponsors: Denise Villalobos

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SB1465: Relating to personal flotation device requirements for certain recreational vessels.

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

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

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

Author: Juan Hinojosa

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SB1466: Relating to the provision of prosthetic devices to certain Medicaid recipients.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Juan Hinojosa

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SB1467: Relating to death records maintained by the vital statistics unit of the Department of State Health Services and provided to certain hospitals.

🗳 2 votes · 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: Tom Oliverson

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SB1468: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Charles Schwertner

Co-sponsors: Lois KolkhorstPaul DysonRyan GuillenCody HarrisTerry WilsonSuleman Lalani

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SB1469: Relating to a study on the feasibility of this state conducting a census of the residents of this state.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bryan Hughes

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SB1470: Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to share data for the purpose of maintaining the statewide voter registration list.

🗳 5 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Bryan Hughes

Co-sponsors: Charles CreightonTan ParkerMatthew Shaheen

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SB1471: Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1472: Relating to assisted living facilities allowing residents to designate an advocate.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1473: Relating to early voting by mail on the ground of absence from the voter's county of residence.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1474: Relating to the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules, including legislative approval of certain rules proposed or adopted by state agencies.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1475: Relating to annual continuing education requirements for county election officers.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1476: Relating to the regulation of real estate brokers, agents, inspectors, appraisers, and appraisal management companies.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1477: Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that participates in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1478: Relating to the removal of certain power facilities operated on leased property.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1479: Relating to the duration of and process for adopting and renewing state agency emergency rules.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1480: Relating to transporting an unsecured load; creating a criminal offense.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1481: Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of land and equipment used for hydroponic farming.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

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SB1482: Relating to the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Hinojosa

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SB1483: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Not again placed on intent calendar
May 22, 2025

Author: Adam Hinojosa

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SB1484: Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments, food service suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and wholesale distributors; providing administrative and civil penalties.

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Adam Hinojosa

Co-sponsors: Lois KolkhorstStan Kitzman

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SB1485: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Hinojosa

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SB1486: Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents and chief executive officers of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Hinojosa

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SB1487: Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a participating or preferred provider for health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Perry

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SB1488: Relating to restricting research on potentially pandemic pathogens in this state; creating a civil penalty.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Co-author authorized
March 24, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bob Hall

Co-sponsors: Kevin Sparks

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SB1489: Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including the establishment of a faculty council or senate and the decision-making authority of public institutions of higher education.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

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

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1490: Relating to adult high school charter program funding.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Donna CampbellRoyce WestStan GerdesJohn LujanTerri Leo-WilsonBen BumgarnerTrey Martinez Fischer

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SB1491: Relating to the operations of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judith Zaffirini

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1492: Relating to housing finance corporations.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Tan Parker

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SB1493: Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.

🗳 1 vote · 1 final

Current disposition: Enrolled

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

Enrolled

Author: Tan Parker

Co-sponsors: Jared Patterson

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SB1494: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.

🗳 3 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Nathan Johnson

Co-sponsors: Royce WestRafael AnchiaToni Rose

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SB1495: Relating to the establishment of an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Advisory Board.

Current disposition: Pending: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Last status update: Considered in formal meeting
May 10, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Delivery of Government Efficiency 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Schwertner

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SB1496: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Schwertner

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SB1497: Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 30, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Robert Nichols

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoBorris MilesTan ParkerMary Perez

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SB1498: Relating to civil asset forfeiture of digital currency or other similar property.

🗳 7 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Enrolled

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

Enrolled

Author: Robert Nichols

Co-sponsors: Borris MilesTan ParkerMary Perez

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SB1499: Relating to the operations of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 13, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Robert Nichols

Co-sponsors: Borris MilesTan ParkerMary Perez

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SB1500: Relating to written protocols for certain nonprescription drugs under Medicaid and civil liability related to those protocols.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Carol Alvarado

Co-sponsors: Molly Cook

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SB1501: Relating to the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds by political subdivisions.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1502: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Adam HinojosaEllen Troxclair

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SB1503: Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1504: Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.

🗳 1 vote · 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: Mayes Middleton

Co-sponsors: Dennis Paul

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SB1505: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Co-author authorized
March 20, 2025

Author: Charles Perry

Co-sponsors: Cesar Blanco

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SB1506: Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.

🗳 6 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Tan Parker

Co-sponsors: Brent HagenbuchSam HarlessLacey Hull

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1507: Relating to advanced air mobility.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Tan Parker

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1508: Relating to certain political subdivisions publishing required notices by alternative media.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Brent Hagenbuch

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1509: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate within its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1510: Relating to General Land Office and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs reviews of real property owned by the state.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Co-author authorized
March 12, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sarah Eckhardt

Co-sponsors: Nathan Johnson

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SB1511: Relating to the provision of health care services by a freestanding emergency medical care facility and the collection of fees for providing those services.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

Last status update: Co-author authorized
April 15, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Hinojosa

Co-sponsors: Brent Hagenbuch

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1512: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Transportation

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Hinojosa

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1513: Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

Co-sponsors: Borris Miles

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1514: Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB1515: Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Criminal Justice

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Criminal Justice 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB1516: Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB1517: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Schwertner

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1518: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Schwertner

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SB1519: Relating to the issuance by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a permit for the installation of certain electric energy storage equipment or facilities; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

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

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donna Campbell

Co-sponsors: Peter Flores

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1520: Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development

Last status update: Co-author authorized
May 14, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donna Campbell

Co-sponsors: Peter FloresSarah Eckhardt

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1521: Relating to the regulation of abortion and related matters, including the repeal of certain abortion laws, a deposition request before filing certain civil actions, and municipal or county authority to prohibit movement.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nathan Johnson

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SB1522: Relating to the regulation of continuing care facilities.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Charles Perry

Co-sponsors: Toni Rose

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1523: Relating to the discipline of certain public school students.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Mayes Middleton

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1524: Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

House committee substitute

Author: Mayes Middleton

Co-sponsors: Bob HallAdam HinojosaCody HarrisChristian ManuelDavid SpillerHillary HicklandCarrie IsaacDavid LoweMike OlcottJoanne ShofnerTerry Wilson

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1525: Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House Insurance

Last status update: Read first time
May 8, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Insurance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jose Menendez

Co-sponsors: Carol Alvarado

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1526: Relating to reimbursing certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees for certain legal expenses.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health & Human Services

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

Pending: 🏛 Health & Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Borris Miles

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1527: Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under the public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

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

Last status update: Read first time
April 22, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Pensions, Investments & Financial Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1528: Relating to reimbursing employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services for loss of or damage to personal property.

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Co-author authorized
May 12, 2025

Author: Royce West

Co-sponsors: Cesar BlancoBorris Miles

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1529: Relating to participation in a deferred retirement option plan by members of the retirement systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Royce West

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SB1530: Relating to the time period for which certain funds payable under a construction contract must be reserved for the benefit of mechanic's lien claimants.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Business & Commerce

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Business & Commerce 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Juan Hinojosa

📄 Details 🔍 View Bill on Legislature Website

SB1531: Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Author: Juan Hinojosa

Co-sponsors: Cody Vasut

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SB1532: Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Armando Martinez

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SB1533: Relating to the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Cesar Blanco

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SB1534: Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Enrolled

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

Enrolled

Author: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Tan ParkerStan LambertSuleman Lalani

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SB1535: Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.

🗳 3 votes · 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: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Tan ParkerAngie Button

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SB1536: Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians.

🗳 5 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Pending: House Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee

Last status update: Recalled from subcommittee
May 14, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Family & Fiduciary Relationships Subcommittee 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Jose Menendez

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SB1537: Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Signed by the Governor
May 30, 2025

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Judith Zaffirini

Co-sponsors: Royce WestJohn Smithee

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SB1538: Relating to a study on digital court reporting conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Placed on local & uncontested calendar
May 25, 2025

Author: Judith Zaffirini

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SB1539: Relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment.

🗳 4 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 23, 2025

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Matthew Shaheen

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SB1540: Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees.

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Enrolled Governor approved

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Giovanni CapriglionePenny Morales Shaw

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SB1541: Relating to state oversight of county elections following a county election audit.

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
May 21, 2025

House committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Paul Bettencourt

Co-sponsors: Charles CreightonValoree Swanson

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SB1542: Relating to maintaining the accuracy of information contained within the statewide voter registration system; creating a criminal offense.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State Affairs

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State Affairs 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Paul Bettencourt

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SB1543: Relating to safety training for certain public school extracurricular activities.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education K-16

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education K-16 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donna Campbell

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SB1544: Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Co-author authorized
May 12, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Hinojosa

Co-sponsors: Juan Hinojosa

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SB1545: Relating to an annual occupational medical examination for fire fighters.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Hinojosa

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SB1546: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain land on the basis of the land's productivity value when a portion of the land is taken for a right-of-way through an exercise of the power of eminent domain.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

Last status update: Read first time
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Perry

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SB1547: Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.

🗳 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: Angelia Orr

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SB1548: Relating to the requirements for a petition proposing an amendment to the charter of a home-rule municipality.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Local Government

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

Pending: 🏛 Local Government 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Judith Zaffirini

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