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November 13, 2024

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HB 1315 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring air conditioning in every TDCJ cellblock

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)
Details · HB 1315

Dormitories and common areas too. Working air conditioning.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1355 by Rep. Sherman, Sr. (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1312 · 89RSmells

Proof-Of-Citizenship Bill Applies Only As Far As Federal Law Allows

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 1312

The state asks the feds to add it. No action in 180 days? Off to court!

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1600 by Sen. Hughes (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1311 · 89RNo flags

Hickland’s bill barring school boards from gagging trustees

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 1311

No policy limiting a trustee’s opinion on any district matter.

QUICK READ: 121 WORDS The bill as filed runs 121 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1305 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting qualifications for Texas adjutant general

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Andy Hopper (R-64)
Details · HB 1305

At least colonel, with 15 years as a commissioned officer.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1304 · 89RSmells

Fetal Tissue Label Bill Reaches Products With No Fetal Tissue

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Andy Hopper (R-64)
Details · HB 1304

Food, cosmetics and vaccines “derived from research using” fetal cell lines all need a label.

Dragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 314 by Sen. Hall (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1302 · 89RSmells

Alzheimer’s Institute Bill Hands Out Up To $300M A Year

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HB 1302

Voters must approve moving $3B into its fund. Then it spends without further appropriation.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
DOORSTOP: 9,538 WORDS The bill as filed runs 9,538 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1299 · 89RNo flags

bill treats lease deposits and damage fees as security deposits

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hubert Vo (D-149)
Details · HB 1299

Whatever the landlord calls it, it’s presumed a security deposit.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1756 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1298 · 89RNo flags

bill lets election officials add early voting days

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hubert Vo (D-149)
Details · HB 1298

As early as the 19th day before election day.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2001 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1297 · 89RNo flags

bill on renewal notices for volunteer deputy registrars

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hubert Vo (D-149)
Details · HB 1297

Mail or e-mail by November 30 of an even-numbered year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2351 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Elections committee on Mar 27, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1296 · 89RNo flags

naturalized citizens get registered to vote automatically

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hubert Vo (D-149)
Details · HB 1296

DPS relays the federal notice to the registrar. No notice? Bring the certificate.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3347 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1295 · 89RSmells

Health Literacy Bill Orders A Plan Every Two Years

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 1295

An existing council writes it. No program, money or mandate for anyone else.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1578 by Rep. Allison (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1294 · 89RNo flags

Patterson’s bill banning public money for local government lobbyists

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 1294

No hiring lobbyists, and no paying associations that do.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3538 by Rep. Troxclair (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1293 · 89RNo flags

bill drops TCEQ burn notice rules during disasters

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. J. M. Lozano (R-43)
Details · HB 1293

No call to the regional office before a controlled brush burn.

QUICK READ: 139 WORDS The bill as filed runs 139 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1292 · 89RNo flags

bill ties workers’ comp death benefits to inflation

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Meza (D-105)
Details · HB 1292

Same yearly index Social Security uses.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 493 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1291 · 89RNo flags

bill letting prosecutors consent to a later habeas challenge

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D-141)
Details · HB 1291

Elected prosecutors only, in writing. Assistants need not apply.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 247 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1289 · 89RSmells

Bucy Hunger Bill Waives SNAP Work Rules For Full-Time Students

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 1289

Plus a new work group. Exemption rules aren’t due until after the November 3, 2026 election.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesDelayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4571 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1288 · 89RNo flags

bill repeals one subsection on Transportation Commission funding

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 1288

Section 201.9991(d) goes. That’s the bill.

QUICK READ: 93 WORDS The bill as filed runs 93 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding on Mar 31, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1287 · 89RSmells

‘Certain Municipalities’ Means Cities Of 850,000 To 950,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 1287

Arena financing leaves the old 650,000 to 750,000 window. Older zones get two more years.

Bracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2608 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1286 · 89RNo flags

Bill Raises Attorney’s Fee Cap To $25,000 Or 50 Percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 1286

Up from $15,000 or 20 percent. Some homestead wins get fees with no cap at all!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1956 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Ways & Means subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1285 · 89RNo flags

Railroad Commission inspectors can take pictures by drone

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 1285

Wells, tanks, pipelines and mines, from above. The state’s drone-image limits don’t apply.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1302 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 25, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Natural Resources committee.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1284 · 89RNo flags

bill makes appraisal boards rule on every timely protest

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 1284

A written order for every motion and protest.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1301 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Ways & Means subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals on Mar 20, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1283 · 89RNo flags

bill lowers evidence tampering penalty in misdemeanor cases

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 1283

The charge drops from a third-degree felony to a Class A misdemeanor.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1300 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1276 · 89RSmells

Plant Outbreak Bill Orders A Report, Then Expires In 2027

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Mary E. González (D-75)
Details · HB 1276

AgriLife writes a report by December 1, 2026. Nothing changes until lawmakers act on it.

Study, task force, commission, report
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1275 · 89RNo flags

bill repeals one subsection on producer dairy permits

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Mary E. González (D-75)
Details · HB 1275

Section 435.006(d), gone. Dairies in certain areas notice.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.QUICK READ: 103 WORDS The bill as filed runs 103 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1274 · 89RNo flags

On The Gang Database? Bill Requires Notice Within 60 Days

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mary E. González (D-75)
Details · HB 1274

Probable cause, up from reasonable suspicion, to keep you listed. No job screening off the list.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 230 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1273 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring human sexuality education in every district

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mary E. González (D-75)
Details · HB 1273

Standards must be medically accurate and age-appropriate.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4017 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1272 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring healthy relationships education in every school

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mary E. González (D-75)
Details · HB 1272

The State Board of Education writes the standards and picks the grades.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4016 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1271 · 89RNo flags

Bill removing the opposite-sex limit from a close-in-age defense

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mary E. González (D-75)
Details · HB 1271

Applies to the indecency with a child offense.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1762 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1270 · 89RNo flags

Bill extending the firearm ban to violent misdemeanor convictions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Meza (D-105)
Details · HB 1270

Any misdemeanor involving use or threat of force counts.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 885 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1268 · 89RNo flags

state money to match federal small business innovation grants

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-112)
Details · HB 1268

One grant per fiscal year. No money from the Legislature? Program optional.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Economic Development committee.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1267 · 89RNo flags

Harrison’s bill letting the Legislature recall U.S. senators

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10)
Details · HB 1267

A majority vote of each house, and a senator is out.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5065 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1266 · 89RNo flags

Guillen Bill Treats New PAs As In-Network Before Credentialing

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 1266

Fail credentialing later and the plan can claw back the difference. Patients are protected.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4300 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1265 · 89RSmells

AI Therapy Testers Sign Away All Liability Under Schatzline Bill

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 1265

Test an unproven app, and the consent form releases the provider “from all liability.”

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4695 by Rep. Jetton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1264 · 89RNo flags

Bill raising the child age to under 18

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 1264

The change covers indecency with a child and sexual assault. It was under 17.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1559 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HJR 90 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

Died in committee
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HJR 90

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 363 · 89RNo flags

bill pays eminent domain owners as if easements were absent

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 363

Conservation easement land gets valued at its highest and best use.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 201 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 361 · 89RNo flags

Eckhardt Bill Adds Reproductive Decisions To Job Discrimination Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 361

Next to race, sex and religion. Arbitration agreements that limit them become void.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 204 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 360 · 89RNo flags

bill lets pregnancy stop voiding advance directives

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 360

Living wills and out-of-hospital DNR orders hold during pregnancy.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2465 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 358 · 89RNo flags

bill strikes “and of the opposite sex” from a defense

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 358

Struck from an affirmative defense to indecency with a child.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 228 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 357 · 89RNo flags

Liability protection for promptly reported lost or stolen guns

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 357

Protection requires a report within 24 hours of learning the gun is missing.

Corrected Nov 1, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 405 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 356 · 89RNo flags

bill extends unlawful transfer law from handguns to all firearms

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 356

Three parts of the offense now cover every firearm.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 698 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 355 · 89RNo flags

bill adds a simpler no-guns sign

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 355

English and Spanish, red-circle handgun, at least six inches wide.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 253 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 354 · 89RNo flags

bill lets campuses vote to ban concealed handguns

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 354

Student government proposes, then a campus referendum decides.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 205 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 353 · 89RSmells

Private Gun Sellers Must Request A Check, Then May Sell Anyway

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 353

Skip the request, Class A misdemeanor. Buyer fails the check? The bill doesn’t say!

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 370 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 352 · 89RNo flags

bill makes the state prove its case before forfeiture

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 352

The burden moves off the owner and onto the state.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 285 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 351 · 89RNo flags

bill adds contraception to CHIP coverage

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 351

FDA-approved contraceptives covered. Abortifacients barred.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 407 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 350 · 89RNo flags

bill puts a pregnant patient’s health first

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 350

Doctors recommend treatment for the patient ahead of the fetus.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 203 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 349 · 89RNo flags

bill requires schools to accommodate lactating students

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 349

Middle and high schoolers get room to express milk or breast-feed.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1174 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 348 · 89RNo flags

bill lets some minors consent to postpartum and contraceptive care

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 348

Unmarried minor mothers can consent to exams. Abortion excluded.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2466 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 347 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Makes Ex-Lawmakers Wait A Cycle To Lobby

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 347

Leaving after January 12, 2027? Sit out a full cycle or face a Class B misdemeanor.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 217 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 346 · 89RNo flags

bill puts every lobbyist filing online

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 346

Posted within 10 business days, home addresses stripped, up five years.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 216 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 345 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Bans Sitting Lawmakers From Lobbying Starting January 12, 2027

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 345

Sitting lawmakers cannot register as lobbyists from January 12, 2027. The office-eligibility rules apply to later terms.

Corrected Oct 31, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 215 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 344 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Caps Lobbyist Gifts At $500, Starting 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 344

Lobbyists can’t pay officials’ transportation or lodging. All of it waits until after the 2026 election!

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 214 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 343 · 89RNo flags

Eckhardt’s bill abolishing the death penalty

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 343

Capital felony means life without parole, or life if under 18.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 918 by Rep. Dutton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 342 · 89RNo flags

bill lets city councils and school boards pick ranked-choice voting

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 342

Last place drops, votes move, until someone has a majority.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 359 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 341 · 89RNo flags

bill requires ranked-choice voting in vacancy special elections

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 341

Voters number candidates from favorite to least favorite.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 637 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 340 · 89RNo flags

Landlords Owe $500 For Taking The Fee Before Showing The Rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 340

Printed criteria first, plus a note that applicants may offer evidence of errors.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 198 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 339 · 89RNo flags

bill lets cities and counties set their own minimum wage

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 339

Above the state minimum, inside city limits or unincorporated areas.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 582 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 338 · 89RNo flags

bill requires workers’ comp for all construction employees

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 338

Every contractor and subcontractor, not just those on government jobs.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 283 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 337 · 89RNo flags

Eckhardt’s Rental Pilot Spends Up To $3,500 Per Household

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 337

Security deposits, moving costs and landlord payments for households already holding vouchers. Ends in 2030.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1917 by Rep. Walle (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 335 · 89RNo flags

Eckhardt’s bill legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and up

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 335

Possess, grow at home, give away. Plus a state-licensed market.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 209 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 334 · 89RNo flags

bill widens the Good Samaritan overdose defense

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 334

Prior convictions and the 18-month limit no longer block it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1183 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 333 · 89RNo flags

Bill adds provider deception to the sexual assault consent law

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 333

Covers health care providers, or pretenders, who create false impressions during treatment.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 212 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 332 · 89RNo flags

Bill adds two situations to the sexual assault consent list

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 332

Covers known severe intoxication and continuing after consent is withdrawn.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 213 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 331 · 89RSmells

Clinics Have Until 2029 To Post Prices Under Kolkhorst Bill

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 331

Urgent care, freestanding ERs and surgical centers must post prices. Deadline: August 31, 2029!

Delayed start
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 329 · 89RNo flags

Brazoria County gets two more district courts

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Joan Huffman (R-17)
Details · SB 329

The 490th starts in 2025, the 491st in 2026.

QUICK READ: 125 WORDS The bill as filed runs 125 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 328 · 89RNo flags

two new district courts for Fort Bend County

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Joan Huffman (R-17)
Details · SB 328

Meet the 501st and 502nd. Two more judges to hear cases.

QUICK READ: 120 WORDS The bill as filed runs 120 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 327 · 89RNo flags

bill setting up adoption grants through certified nonprofits

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 327

Grants cover 10 to 50 percent of costs. State match needs an appropriation.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2560 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 326 · 89RNo flags

Bill sets the antisemitism standard for student discipline

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Phil King (R-10)
Details · SB 326

Schools and colleges use the state’s existing definition and its examples.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Nov 13, 2024

SB 325 · 89RNo flags

bill on when rural land splits can skip the plat

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 325

No streets, no parks, no plat. Groundwater counties keep their water rules.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Local Government committee on Apr 14, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

Sources

Derived stock: 96 measures filed November 13, 2024 in 89R. 96 bills and joint resolutions, 0 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 5:18 PM CST.

Counts come from the stored Texas Legislative Council bill records. Grades, headlines and charges follow the published record.

Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person.

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