Monitoring the Session
Days

January 16, 2025

98 filed

HB 1928 · 89RNo flags

bill making contested estates pay for a requested probate judge

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 1928

The estate and parties pay the county back.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 251 by Rep. Murr (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1926 · 89RNo flags

bill letting condo associations meet and vote electronically

Companion SB 2629 became lawInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 1926

Phone or video meetings, electronic votes, unanimous written consent.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3423 by Rep. Bryant (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1924 · 89RSmells

Bryant’s Two-Year Job Ban Has A Waiver With No Criteria

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John Bryant (D-114)
Details · HB 1924

The same board they served can waive it. No standards, and no penalty for breaking it.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3428 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1923 · 89RNo flags

bill ending fingerprints for handgun license applicants

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 1923

DPS asks the FBI for a background check, no fingerprint card.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4526 by Rep. Slaton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1922 · 89RNo flags

bill setting when a construction defect claim starts

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Jay Dean (R-7)
Details · HB 1922

The postmark date on the defect report. Thanks, U.S. Postal Service.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1920 · 89RNo flags

bill expanding Medicaid for certain mental health diagnoses

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Meza (D-105)
Details · HB 1920

Covers incomes up to 133 percent of poverty, if federal money matches.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1641 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health subcommittee on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1918 · 89RNo flags

bill limiting Class A water utility rate hikes

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Armando Walle (D-140)
Details · HB 1918

One filing every 36 months, not 12. Increases capped at 20 percent.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Natural Resources committee on Mar 26, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1917 · 89RSmells

Bucy Mail Ballot Bill Lets Clerks Pick Drop-Off Sites

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 1917

Caption: mail voting. Bill: also drop-off sites at “any suitable location that meets criteria.”

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 241 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1916 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping leftover divorce property with the original court

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1916

Forgot to divide something? Same court divides it.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2067 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author David Cook (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 16, 2025

HB 1915 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting custody factors for children under three

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1915

Courts adopt the parents’ agreement unless it hurts the child.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1120 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1914 · 89RNo flags

bill making a parent’s incapacity grounds to change custody

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1914

Serious incapacity or incarceration becomes an automatic legal basis.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2948 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Jurisprudence committee.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1913 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping registered sex offenders 2,500 feet from victims’ homes

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 1913

Offenders must be told the rule before release.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4061 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 10-1 on Apr 16, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1912 · 89RNo flags

bill capping a securities filing fee at $250

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 1912

Applies to fees under Section 4006.055 of the Government Code.

QUICK READ: 82 WORDS The bill as filed runs 82 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 16, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1911 · 89RNo flags

bill adding human trafficking awareness to school subjects

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 1911

The State Board of Education gets the coverage list for middle and high school.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4530 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1910 · 89RSmells

Schatzline Bill Orders Cities Of 100,000 To Require Panhandling Permits

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 1910

Caption: “authority.” Bill: “shall adopt and enforce.” Asking takes a paper permit and a 24-hour wait.

Caption mismatchDragnetCarve-out
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate panhandling on public property; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1909 · 89RSmells

Schatzline Bill Limits Crosswalks To White Lines Or Texas Murals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 1909

Other designs are out in 2025. Big cities’ five Texas murals wait until 2027, after the election.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4414 by Rep. Slaton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1907 · 89RSmells

Paul’s China Tech Ban Reaches Vendors With A Single Covered Part

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 1907

No de minimis limit. False pledge? A felony, plus a penalty of at least 2x the contract!

Dragnet
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a prohibition on governmental contracts with Chinese companies for certain information and communications technology; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs committee on Apr 23, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1904 · 89RSmells

Balloon Release Penalties Run Up To A State Jail Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 1904

Scaled by weight or volume, plus litter pickup duty. Balloons also join the litter definition.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the release of a balloon and associated littering; creating a criminal offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1903 · 89RNo flags

Medicaid redesign tied to federal approval

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 1903

The proposal links managed care and sliding-scale subsidies to federal block-grant authority.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1144 by Rep. Reynolds (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1902 · 89RNo flags

bill creating the offense of jugging

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1902

Following someone from an ATM or bank to steal their cash.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1899 · 89RNo flags

bill making 21 the age for public fireworks display permits

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Oscar Longoria (D-35)
Details · HB 1899

Every other fireworks permit stays at 18.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Oscar Longoria (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Adam Hinojosa (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 89 WORDS The bill as filed runs 89 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 Jan 16, 2025

HB 1896 · 89RNo flags

bill widening mental health leave for telecommunicators

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1896

Emergency medical services workers in a similar capacity now count.

QUICK READ: 131 WORDS The bill as filed runs 131 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).GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1894 · 89RNo flags

November is Veterans Month

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 1894

Observed with programs and activities. Touches no one directly.

QUICK READ: 101 WORDS The bill as filed runs 101 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 Jan 16, 2025

HB 1893 · 89RNo flags

Cook Bill Lets Police Release Video Without Blacking Out Plates

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1893

Plates in dashcam and body camera video are no longer confidential. Other exceptions still apply.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 5005 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1892 · 89RNo flags

Cook Bill Bans Handing Off A Child Outside Adoption Or Court

Did not passInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1892

Relatives and close family friends are exempt. Third-degree felony if the child was adopted.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3380 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 9-0 on Apr 28, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1889 · 89RNo flags

bill funding schools by enrollment instead of attendance

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Aicha Davis (D-109)
Details · HB 1889

Average enrollment replaces daily attendance in the school funding count.

DOORSTOP: 14,882 WORDS The bill as filed runs 14,882 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 16, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1887 · 89RNo flags

bill letting adult adoptees get their original birth certificate

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 1887

A noncertified copy from the state registrar, no court needed.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2006 by Rep. Cody Harris (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1884 · 89RNo flags

new statewide sickle cell registry, fed by hospitals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 1884

Whatever case data the department asks for. It writes the privacy rules too.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 181 by Rep. Jarvis Johnson (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1883 · 89RNo flags

A coverage plan for medically necessary state employee care

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 1883

The benefits board must develop a plan based on treating providers’ medical judgments.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1880 · 89RSmells

Simmons Bill’s Sick Leave Starts After The 2026 Election

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 1880

One hour per 30 worked, up to 64 a year, from January 1, 2027.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 307 by Rep. Bernal (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1879 · 89RNo flags

Food Desert Grocers Get A Five Percent Franchise Tax Credit

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 1879

On land, building, construction and equipment. Capped at half the yearly tax bill.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1118 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Ways & Means committee on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HJR 115 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.

Died in committee
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HJR 115

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 834 · 89RSmells

Bill Lowers Preregistration Age To 17, Adds High School Compliance List

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 834

Caption: who can preregister. Bill: high school registrars also report forms and 18-year-olds yearly.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 94 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 833 · 89RNo flags

in vitro coverage loosens: three years of infertility, not five

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 833

The spouse’s-sperm-only rule goes too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 676 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 832 · 89RNo flags

chiropractors get in-network pay before credentialing is done

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 832

Rejected later? The plan claws back the extra. Patients get no surprise bill.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5233 by Rep. Bucy (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 831 · 89RNo flags

businesses keep 2.5% of sales tax on credit card sales

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 831

Up from one-half of one percent.

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 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 830 · 89RNo flags

Parker Bill Doubles The City Bidding Threshold To $100,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 830

No formal bidding up to $100,000. From $3,000 up, contact at least two historically underutilized businesses.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4942 by Rep. Bernal (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 829 · 89RSmells

Parker Bill Orders Yearly Adoption Review, No Report Required

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 829

Money, the top subsidy and eligibility get a yearly look. No public release, no follow-up.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1390 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 828 · 89RNo flags

prison program renamed, reentry plans required

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 828

A personal reentry plan for each offender with developmental disabilities.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 774 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 827 · 89RNo flags

bigger hand count audits after electronic voting

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 827

Early voting, election day and machine-counted mail ballots all covered.

QUICK READ: 80 WORDS The bill as filed runs 80 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 Jan 16, 2025

SB 821 · 89RNo flags

new required readings for Texas civics and social studies

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 821

Schools teach more required readings and topics.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1954 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 820 · 89RNo flags

bill for a statewide sickle cell registry

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 820

Hospitals send case data in whatever form the department sets.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 181 by Rep. Jarvis Johnson (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 819 · 89RSmells

Kolkhorst Bill Makes Wind And Solar Projects Apply To Connect

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 819

Covers 10 megawatts or more. The commission gets 180 days. Silence means approved!

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (Senate committee report) reads: “relating to renewable energy generation facilities; authorizing fees.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 15, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 817 · 89RNo flags

440-yard buffer extends to concrete batch plants

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 817

Homes, schools, worship, parks covered, zoning or not.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1554 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 816 · 89RNo flags

Emergency data disclosure authority tied to state alerts

Did not passReviewed
Sen. Joan Huffman (R-17)
Details · SB 816

Providers need good-faith belief disclosure would help prevent death or serious injury.

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

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee 8-2, no floor vote.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 814 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Bill Automatically Seals Misdemeanor Records, Starting In 2028

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 814

No fee, monthly DPS scans. All of it waits until January 1, 2028.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 499 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 812 · 89RNo flags

one grievance process for every Texas public school

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 812

Principal, then superintendent, then the board. Each with a deadline.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1880 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 811 · 89RNo flags

school districts can team up to buy health insurance

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 811

A cooperative for employees and dependents. Vendors bid.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1781 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 806 · 89RNo flags

virtual school considered before expulsion

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 806

Districts must consider full-time virtual school first, with listed exceptions.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1144 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 805 · 89RSmells

Hughes Bill Orders Health Coverage Studies No District Has To Follow

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 805

Nine members at every service center, a study every two years, at least one meeting.

Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1154 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 804 · 89RNo flags

kids on school-attendance probation get a ride plan

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 804

Judges write transportation into the probation order. So the child doesn’t miss school.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 803 · 89RNo flags

a summons instead of a warrant for probation violations

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 803

Skip the court date and the judge must issue a warrant.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2141 by Rep. Jessica González (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 802 · 89RNo flags

content rules for Thriving Texas Families Program materials

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 802

Curricula and promotional items included.

QUICK READ: 126 WORDS The bill as filed runs 126 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 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SJR 35 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage, and to change certain terminology used to refer to the parties to a marriage.

Died in committee
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SJR 35

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 98 measures filed January 16, 2025 in 89R. 91 bills and joint resolutions, 7 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 3:16 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.

SourcesData