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January 22, 2025

122 filed

HB 2022 · 89RNo flags

Bill ending the filing deadline for child abuse lawsuits

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Morgan Meyer (R-108)
Details · HB 2022

The 30-year deadline goes away. Survivors can sue at any time.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 206 by Rep. Ann Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2021 · 89RNo flags

pre-suit reports and repairs for more construction defect claims

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Jeff Barry (R-29)
Details · HB 2021

Private contracts over $10 million enter the pre-suit process. Listed energy sites remain covered.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2020 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring electronic campaign finance filing over $25,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 2020

Take in or spend over $25,000 a year? File electronically. Judicial filers excluded.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5295 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2019 · 89RNo flags

bill extending Medicaid to anyone younger than 26

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 2019

Coverage for applicants under 26, if federal matching money is available.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2047 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2018 · 89RNo flags

bill redefining agricultural conservation easements

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Trent Ashby (R-9)
Details · HB 2018

Farming and ranching first, plus one other goal like water or wildlife.

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

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2015 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring water conservation plans for new MUDs

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 2015

Applies near the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2013 · 89RNo flags

bill barring HOAs from banning chickens

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-3)
Details · HB 2013

Chickens join rain barrels and composting on the protected list.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Local Government committee.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2011 · 89RNo flags

bill letting landowners buy back condemned land

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-3)
Details · HB 2011

Taking entity leaves the property taxes unpaid two years? Owner can buy back.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: the House adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2009 · 89RSmells

Hernandez Bill’s Free Fire Fighter Exams Wait Until February 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 2009

The Act takes effect in 2025. Departments needn’t comply until after the November 3, 2026 election.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1626 by Sen. LaMantia (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2007 · 89RNo flags

bill letting counties approve signs on four Ranch-to-Market roads

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 2007

Roads 12, 150, 967 and 1826. Commercial signs need county approval.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2511 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on Apr 22, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2006 · 89RNo flags

bill letting statutory county courts handle expunctions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2006

Petitions can go to county court, not only district court.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3260 by Rep. Herrero (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2005 · 89RNo flags

Toth Bill Caps Public Salaries At 150% Of The Governor’s

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 2005

Counties, cities, school districts too. Contracts signed before September 1, 2025 keep their old terms.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1476 by Rep. Harrison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2003 · 89RNo flags

Harris Bill Makes High-Speed Rail Show Its Books Every Year

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Cody Harris (R-8)
Details · HB 2003

Financing, balance sheet, ridership, the route and any foreign investment. TxDOT posts it all online.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2357 (Did not pass). 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 22, 2025

HB 2001 · 89RNo flags

Meyer’s bill raising penalties for misusing official information

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Morgan Meyer (R-108)
Details · HB 2001

Already a third-degree felony. Now the penalty scales with the money gained.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1899 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 2000 · 89RNo flags

Bill adding child grooming to sex offender registration

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Trent Ashby (R-9)
Details · HB 2000

Child grooming convictions now require registration, including out-of-state ones.

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

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1998 · 89RNo flags

Spiller Bill Doubles Competitive Bidding Threshold To $100K

Companion SB 1173 became lawInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 1998

Purchases from $50K to $100K skip formal bids! Cities, counties and school districts included.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1132 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1997 · 89RSmells

Campos Bill Spares Tax Credit Buyers From The False-Paperwork Ban

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 1997

Other owners who knowingly lie can be barred up to two years. Syndicators get a pass too.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3136 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee on Apr 22, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1995 · 89RNo flags

Hernandez Bill Adds A Disability Flag To Plate Checks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 1995

A voluntary checkbox at registration. DPS loads it for police, minus the condition itself.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2283 by Rep. Martinez (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1994 · 89RNo flags

Martinez Fischer Bill Orders Outside Audits Of Operation Lone Star

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)
Details · HB 1994

Every two years. Done in 90 days, out of existing money, online by November 1.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4612 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1993 · 89RSmells

Martinez Fischer Bill Bars Governor’s Donors Over $2,500 From Appointments

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)
Details · HB 1993

Caption: appointee contributions. Bill: paying a lobbyist is a Class A misdemeanor, for the lobbyist too.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 489 by Rep. Meza (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1991 · 89RNo flags

bill making cities post their utility fees online

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 1991

Fee amounts go on the utility and city websites and in the Texas Register.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Ryan Guillen (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Roland Gutierrez (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1989 · 89RNo flags

Simmons Bill Widens Maternal Death Reviews To A Year After Pregnancy

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 1989

Families and providers can report deaths. A registry report is due September 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 663 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1987 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing the trigger-law abortion ban

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-113)
Details · HB 1987

Chapter 170A and the pre-1925-era ban go, plus several drug rules.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5087 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1986 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing Texas’s main abortion bans

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-113)
Details · HB 1986

Chapter 170A and the old Revised Statutes chapter go.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5087 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1985 · 89RNo flags

bill raising the firefighter starting age limit to 45

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 1985

Up from 36 in civil service cities.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2782 by Rep. Shine (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee on Mar 25, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1984 · 89RSmells

McQueeney Bill Targets Medical History Lies, Except About Vaccination

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John McQueeney (R-97)
Details · HB 1984

Third-degree felony if the needless treatment causes harm. Section 22.04 already makes causing that harm an offense.

Already a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3381 by Rep. Cook (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1982 · 89RSmells

Hopper Bill On Federal Agents Reaches Any Federal Employee

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Andy Hopper (R-64)
Details · HB 1982

Covers “any employee of a federal agency.” The license ban reaches clerks too.

Dragnet
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to limitations on federal authority and federal agents in this state, including the licensure of federal agents and special procedures for executing federal warrants; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1980 · 89RNo flags

bill allowing child support back to conception

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 1980

The earliest possible conception date is presumed reasonable.

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 22, 2025

HB 1978 · 89RNo flags

bill adding oversize truck routes in Cameron and Hidalgo counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 1978

Includes the Free Trade International Bridge and more of U.S. Highway 281.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1977 · 89RNo flags

bill expanding other-acts evidence in adult sexual assault cases

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1977

Not just child victims anymore.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1940 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Mar 25, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1976 · 89RSmells

Canales Digital ID Bill Gives DPS Until February 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 1976

Free and opt-in, due after the 2026 election. If DPS waits on a federal waiver, later still.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 71 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1973 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring a birth certificate in parent-child suits

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1973

A certified copy, if the filer has one.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the House concurred in the Senate amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.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 22, 2025

HB 1972 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring nutrition coursework at public medical schools

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 1972

At least three hours. Doctors, eat your vegetables.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Higher Education committee 10-0 on Apr 17, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1970 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring landowners to let cemetery visitors cross

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Nicole Collier (D-95)
Details · HB 1970

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day of the year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5175 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 9-2 on Apr 28, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1968 · 89RNo flags

bill removing a limit on county election service contracts

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 1968

Repeals Section 41.001(d) of the Election Code.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1966 · 89RSmells

Foster Youth Housing Bill Delivers A Report, Then Expires

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Josey Garcia (D-124)
Details · HB 1966

Report due November 1, 2026. Any real housing action waits for later legislation.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2822 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1965 · 89RSmells

Garcia Veterans Bill Orders A Report Due December 1, 2026

Became lawReviewed
Rep. Josey Garcia (D-124)
Details · HB 1965

Ideas for more rural peer coordinators. Services change only if a later bill acts.

Study, task force, commission, report
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).BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4972 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1962 · 89RNo flags

bill putting public housing rent payments toward rent first

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1962

Rent before fees, maintenance or utility charges.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 289 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1960 · 89RNo flags

Bill naming Highway 345 in San Benito for Milton Resendez

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 1960

Memorial signs go up at each end and along the stretch.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 148 WORDS The bill as filed runs 148 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 22, 2025

HB 1958 · 89RNo flags

bill making restaurants disclose out-of-state shrimp

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 1958

Gulf shrimp caught beyond Texas waters counts as imported.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 9-1 on May 2, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 878 · 89RSmells

Birdwell Economic Development Bill Keeps Business Plans Confidential Until Signing

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 878

The required public hearing comes before the public sees the plans.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1419 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 2, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Ways & Means committee.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 877 · 89RSmells

Parker Inspector General Bill Makes Schools Pay For Audits

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 877

Commissioner appoints the watchdog and can remove it. Subpoena power, closed meetings, confidential records.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1862 by Sen. Bettencourt (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 875 · 89RSmells

Birdwell Bill Adds Offenses For Campaigning With School District Resources

Did not passReviewed
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 875

The new offenses cover trustees and superintendents. District funds, email and mailing lists are covered.

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

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to prohibiting election activities committed by a member of the board of trustees or superintendent of an independent school district or on certain school district premises; creating criminal offenses.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 1, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Public Education committee 8-0, no floor vote.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 873 · 89RNo flags

no need to exhaust civil remedies before a criminal case

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 873

One line added to Section 571.171 of the Government Code.

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).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 872 · 89RNo flags

stealing a gun from a vehicle becomes a felony

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 872

Third-degree felony instead of a Class A misdemeanor.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1166 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 7, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee 8-1, no floor vote.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 871 · 89RNo flags

only the legislature can close businesses in a disaster

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 871

Renewals past 30 days need a special session.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1104 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 10, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the State Affairs committee 14-0, no floor vote.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 870 · 89RNo flags

uniformed school marshals can open carry

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 870

The uniform must say school marshal.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 19, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4007 by Rep. Slawson (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 865 · 89RNo flags

CPR and AED certification for coaches, nurses and band directors

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 865

Through the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or similar.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 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 Jan 22, 2025

SB 864 · 89RNo flags

bikes treat stop signs and red lights as yield signs

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 864

Steady or flashing red, a bicyclist yields.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2506 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 863 · 89RNo flags

Edwards Aquifer water can cross the authority line

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 863

For utilities that were partly inside on June 28, 1996.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.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).

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 862 · 89RNo flags

Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Diwali as optional holidays

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 862

Joins Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Good Friday on the short list.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 608 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 861 · 89RNo flags

leftover vehicle repair program money goes back to counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 861

By January 1, 2026, if the legislature appropriates it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 607 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 859 · 89RNo flags

more than one exam fee subsidy per student

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 859

Teacher subsidy widens from cybersecurity to any career and technology exam.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1087 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 1 · 89RNot graded

General Appropriations Bill.

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025
Sen. Joan Huffman (R-17)
Details · SB 1

The state budget is too large and complex to grade this way.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 122 measures filed January 22, 2025 in 89R. 105 bills and joint resolutions, 17 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 6:27 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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