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November 21, 2024

78 filed

HB 1452 · 89RSmells

Film Bill Hands Productions 25 Percent Of The Extra Tax

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 1452

The purpose section calls it “successful competition with other states.” Two new funds pay out without appropriation.

Pitch: Corporate welfareNew fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatch
DOORSTOP: 6,521 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,521 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 21, 2024 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1447 · 89RNo flags

bill capping campaign contributions for statewide and legislative races

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-47)
Details · HB 1447

Cap is 50x the federal per-election limit. Judges excluded.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1245 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1445 · 89RNo flags

bill changing how appointed defense lawyers get paid

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 1445

Program directors can cut a bill, with written reasons.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Ana Hernandez (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Donna Campbell (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1442 · 89RSmells

Howard Open Meetings Bill Waits Two Years To Hit Record

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 1442

The Act takes effect in 2025. Streaming and recording wait until September 1, 2027.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 390 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1441 · 89RNo flags

bill adding grief and trauma training for school officers

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 1441

One more topic in the model curriculum.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4777 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 12, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1440 · 89RNo flags

bill adding items to the yearly child protection report

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-120)
Details · HB 1440

More data, due to lawmakers by February 1.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3692 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1439 · 89RNo flags

bill letting some mail voters mark ballots electronically

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 1439

Mark it on an approved system, then print and mail.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2776 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1438 · 89RSmells

Zwiener Climate Bill Orders Reports, Leaves Rules For Later

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 1438

Impact report every four years, emissions inventory every year. Any rules need future legislation.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 57 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1435 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a fast track for public records responses

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 1435

Withhold without an AG ruling, if answered within 10 business days.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1579 by Sen. Bettencourt (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 457 · 89RSmells

Kolkhorst Bill’s 80 Percent Care Rule Can’t Cost Nursing Homes Medicaid

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 457

Miss the 80 percent direct care mark? The main penalty left is a clawback.

The hole
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1629 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 455 · 89RNo flags

surplus lines arbitration happens in Texas, under Texas law

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 455

Contracts get read under Texas law too.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 27, 2025.BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 796 (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 454 · 89RNo flags

workers’ comp presumption for firefighter and EMT infertility

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 454

The insurance carrier has to rebut it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1878 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 452 · 89RNo flags

university boards must approve every department head hire

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 452

Boards of regents sign off on each one.

QUICK READ: 135 WORDS The bill as filed runs 135 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 Senate Education K-16 committee on Mar 20, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 450 · 89RNo flags

Middleton’s bill on lobbying by former legislators

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 450

ex-members wait until the end of the second regular session.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 345 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 445 · 89RNo flags

bill ending the secretary of state’s electronic access fee

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 445

Free access. Software transfer can still cost a reasonable fee.

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 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 442 · 89RNo flags

Hinojosa Bill Widens Deep Fake Offense To Any Faked Image

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 442

Drops the intent to deceive requirement. A disclaimer is no defense. Repeat offense: third-degree felony.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Caroline Fairly (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Mar 12, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee 9-0, no floor vote.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 437 · 89RNo flags

bill on fines for chemical dependency treatment facilities

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 437

Ability to pay now counts when setting the fine.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 2474 (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 435 · 89RNo flags

cushion for districts hurt by the comptroller’s property values

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 435

A phase-out for districts losing state school funding.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 942 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 434 · 89RNo flags

Harris County Hospital District gets its own peace officers

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 434

Joins Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar and El Paso on the short list.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1449 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 433 · 89RNo flags

bill letting juvenile misdemeanor records be expunged at 18

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 433

The court must issue the order within 30 days.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1533 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 432 · 89RNo flags

Bill barring the death penalty for intellectual disability

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 432

A judge decides the question at a pretrial hearing.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1353 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 431 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing one subsection on the Urban Farm program

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 431

One subsection, Section 44A.002(b), gone. That’s the whole bill.

QUICK READ: 56 WORDS The bill as filed runs 56 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 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 430 · 89RNo flags

bill raising the juvenile responsibility age from 10 to 12

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 430

Juvenile court also covers 17-year-olds.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1385 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 429 · 89RNo flags

bill adding a step to air permits in nonattainment areas

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 429

Big plants must show benefits significantly outweigh the costs.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1920 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 427 · 89RNo flags

no financial report, no state loan or grant

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 427

a city or county that skips the annual report misses that year’s money.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Denise Villalobos (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Mar 24, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Intergovernmental Affairs committee 10-1, no floor vote.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 424 · 89RNo flags

Eckhardt Bill Orders TxDOT To Partner On I-35 High-Speed Rail

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 424

Dallas, Austin and San Antonio at 110-mph-plus, built and run by a private company.

QUICK READ: 149 WORDS The bill as filed runs 149 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 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 423 · 89RNo flags

workers’ comp hearings by phone or video

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 423

Required when both sides agree, with an English and Spanish tutorial.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4214 by Rep. Isaac (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 422 · 89RNo flags

bill letting state library grants pay for construction

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 422

Libraries could build and renovate with state grant money.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 197 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 421 · 89RNo flags

brain injury and veterans training joins the peace officer basics

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 421

Two existing programs become part of the required curriculum.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1380 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 420 · 89RSmells

Middleton Bill Orders Election Do-Overs In Counties Of 2.7M Or More

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 420

Two percent of polling places out of ballots for an hour? Do-over. Whoever paid pays again!

Bracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1993 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 419 · 89RNo flags

Middleton Bill Stretches Solar Depreciation From 10 Years To 35

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 419

Solar equipment keeps taxable value longer, so property tax bills run higher starting 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 433 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 417 · 89RNo flags

one taxing office per local officer

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 417

No holding a second office on a body that can tax or issue bonds.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 934 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 414 · 89RNo flags

bond ballots must show the interest too

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 414

Voters see principal plus interest, the total cost of the debt.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 7, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee 5-3, no floor vote.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 412 · 89RNo flags

Only Judges And Law Enforcement Keep A Harmful Material Defense

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 412

Teachers, librarians, doctors and counselors lose the educational or similar purpose defense.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 437 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 409 · 89RNo flags

bill bars bond reruns for five years

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 409

Voters said no? Same purpose waits five years.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 408 · 89RSmells

Middleton Bill Lets Commissioner Take Over Schools After Safety Findings

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 408

Caption: investigate. Bill: subpoenas, closed board meetings, and schools pay for their own forensic audits!

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 690 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 406 · 89RSmells

Middleton Birth Certificate Bill Leaves The Amending Certificate Route Open

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 406

Only a new certificate that “incorporates” the change is barred. An attached amending certificate isn’t clearly covered.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 162 by Sen. Perry (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 3, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Health committee.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 405 · 89RNo flags

bill caps out-of-state political contributions

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 405

$5,000 statewide, $2,500 district, $1,000 county.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1706 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

Sources

Derived stock: 78 measures filed November 21, 2024 in 89R. 78 bills and joint resolutions, 0 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 3:09 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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