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January 15, 2025

56 filed

HB 1875 · 89RNo flags

study of burial plot trouble at veterans cemeteries

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 1875

General Land Office report due by April 1, 2026.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1874 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting what a master electrician may do

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Keith Bell (R-4)
Details · HB 1874

The license covers electrical design work along with all electrical work.

QUICK READ: 127 WORDS The bill as filed runs 127 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).STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee 11-0 on Apr 8, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1873 · 89RNo flags

bill letting businesses keep more sales tax for collecting it

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 1873

One-half of one percent becomes 2.5 percent on credit card sales.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2292 by Rep. Slawson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1872 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing appraisal district homestead exemption checks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 1872

One Tax Code subsection, Section 11.43(h-1), goes away.

QUICK READ: 106 WORDS The bill as filed runs 106 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 Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1870 · 89RSmells

Nine-Member Accreditation Commission Rates Accreditors, Can Skip Duties If Unfunded

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 1870

Colleges must use an approved accreditor. No fix in 180 days? All state funding withheld!

New fee, fund, board or appointeesThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4880 by Rep. Tepper (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1869 · 89RNo flags

bill creating an alternate board certification for doctors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 1869

Every normal requirement, minus training for procedures unlawful in Texas.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3251 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1868 · 89RNo flags

bill lowering the dual credit bar for college funding

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 1868

Nine semester credit hours count now, down from 15.

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

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1867 · 89RNo flags

bill extending a college tuition exemption to siblings

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HB 1867

Siblings qualify only if the service member has no spouse or child.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2540 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1866 · 89RNo flags

bill giving National Park Service officers more Texas authority

Became lawInitial review
Rep. John Lujan (R-118)
Details · HB 1866

More power under Texas law. Still not Texas peace officers.

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).ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1865 · 89RNo flags

bill raising the housing tax credit cap per development

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 1865

$2M becomes $3M. The $6M per-applicant cap stays put.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee 10-1 on Apr 30, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1864 · 89RNo flags

bill sparing returning Texans a second car tax

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 1864

Bought it here, paid Texas sales tax, moved back? No use tax.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1859 · 89RNo flags

film grant applicants may have to promise firearm safety

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1859

Strictly optional. The office may ask. It does not have to.

QUICK READ: 115 WORDS The bill as filed runs 115 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 Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1858 · 89RNo flags

bill letting counties extend early voting

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1858

Any number of extra days, up to the day before election day.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1273 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1857 · 89RNo flags

bill moving the start of early voting

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1857

Starts after the registration deadline, not the 17th day before.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1272 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1856 · 89RNo flags

bill letting mail voters hand-deliver ballots during early voting

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1856

Clerk’s office, any polling place, or other approved sites.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1271 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1855 · 89RNo flags

bill allowing same-day voter registration at the polls

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1855

Register and vote the same day at your own precinct.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1270 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1854 · 89RNo flags

bill giving ballot boards one more day

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1854

Provisional ballot deadline moves from the 9th day to the 10th.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1269 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1853 · 89RNo flags

Moody’s bill naming execution drug suppliers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 1853

Suppliers lose confidentiality. The people carrying out executions keep it.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1852 · 89RNo flags

bill letting courts reduce sentences after 10 years

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nicole Collier (D-95)
Details · HB 1852

Prosecutor agrees in writing, court finds the person safe to release.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 782 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1851 · 89RNo flags

bill sending surplus DPS vehicles to school districts

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 1851

Schools join city and county agencies in line for the gear.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Eddie Morales (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Bryan Hughes (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1850 · 89RNo flags

bill sending opioid settlement money to TDCJ

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hubert Vo (D-149)
Details · HB 1850

Treatment for prisoners with a history of opioid addiction.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3597 by Rep. Sherman, Sr. (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1849 · 89RNo flags

Hefner Bill Bars China, Iran, North Korea, Russia From Texas Land

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 1849

Plus any country the governor designates. Company fines start at $250,000. Leases are exempt.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1848 · 89RNo flags

Collier Bill Opens Coin-Operated Machine Records To Police On Request

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nicole Collier (D-95)
Details · HB 1848

Police who ask in writing get confidential records. Break machine rules, lose unrelated tax permits too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 668 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 800 · 89RNo flags

Bill changes campus orientation on sexual harassment and assault policy

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 800

Applies to entering freshmen and undergraduate transfer students.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Terry M. Wilson (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 799 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Bill Names Environmental Agency The State’s Federal Energy Liaison

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 799

Caption: school buses and solar panels. Bill: a federal energy liaison. No money, no mandate.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 238 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 798 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Lets More Counties Add A Vehicle Registration Fee

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 798

Multi-county mobility authority? Your county qualifies. Drivers pay if commissioners adopt it.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 282 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 794 · 89RNo flags

Alvarado Bill Lets TxDOT Pick Road Builders Without Low Bids

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 794

Price gets negotiated, checked by an independent estimator. Rankings go public within seven days.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2504 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 793 · 89RNo flags

Five-year gun ban widens to dating relationships

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 793

Covers certain Class A misdemeanor assaults, now including dating partners.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1172 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 792 · 89RNo flags

Bill rewrites the without-consent list for sexual assault

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 792

The Penal Code list of situations gets a rewrite.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2169 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 791 · 89RSmells

Alvarado Bill Declares Unlicensed Premises ‘Public’ For After-Hours Drinking

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 791

Unlicensed means public. Read literally, that can reach your home after hours.

Dragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2170 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 790 · 89RNo flags

simpler fix for tenant complaints over landlord water bills

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 790

The Public Utility Commission writes the rules.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4106 by Rep. Dean (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Carol Alvarado (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Ryan Guillen (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 789 · 89RNo flags

Alvarado Bill Opens No-Bid Environmental Grants To Estuary Nonprofits

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 789

Only for national estuary plans, and only when the director calls competition not feasible.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2166 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 786 · 89RNo flags

Alvarado Bill Lets School Funds Reimburse Businesses For Student Interns

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 786

A community group places 11th and 12th graders, then repays the boss with career-tech money.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 697 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 785 · 89RNo flags

cities must allow new HUD-code manufactured homes somewhere

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 785

At least one residential zone. Silence for 45 days means approved.

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 HB 2343 by Rep. Guillen (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

SB 783 · 89RNo flags

bill adds three exceptions to limits on building material rules

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 783

The state energy code and university high-performance standards make the list.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 20, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 2453 (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 56 measures filed January 15, 2025 in 89R. 49 bills and joint resolutions, 7 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 1:43 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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