January 24, 2025

Details · HB 2098

The local adoption election is gone. Newly covered cities need a commission and a director.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2925 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2097 · 89RNo flags

bill letting deputies appeal discipline to a hearing examiner

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2097

a demotion, a firing or a suspension of three days or more.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1353 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on Apr 21, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2096 · 89RNo flags

more detail for DPS on the registration disability flag

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2096

Therapists and audiologists can verify too. DPS learns speech, hearing or autism, nothing else.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2095 · 89RNo flags

bill widening reckless gun discharge to big counties

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2095

Counties of 500,000 or more, including unincorporated areas.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2094 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring peanut warning signs in restaurants

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2094

Dining area or menu. The sign text is written into the bill.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1079 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2093 · 89RCertified scam

Caption Promises CPR Rules, Bill Delivers A CPR Lawsuit Shield

Died in committeeReviewed

Details · HB 2093

Caption: certification requirements. Bill: certification optional, and restaurants “not liable” for botched or skipped CPR!

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

Rider: Caption mismatch

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1080 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2092 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring sewer consent for sludge processing facilities

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2092

Grease trap and septage processors need the treatment plant’s yes.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2091 · 89RNo flags

bill letting the Water Development Board give water supply grants

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2091

Flood control parts count. Drainage districts can apply.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4818 (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 Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2090 · 89RSmells

Martinez Disaster Bill Color-Codes Your Family, Rescuers Optional

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2090

Blue adults, red kids, yellow pets, flashing for medical help. Crews “may patrol”. Nobody has to respond.

List of feelings

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1078 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2089 · 89RNo flags

registration checkbox to flag a passenger with a disability

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2089

Voluntary. Officers get an alert at traffic stops, and the data stays confidential.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2283 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2088 · 89RSmells

Martinez Law School Bill Bars State Money Through August 2031

Did not passNeeds review

Delayed start Study, task force, commission, report

Details · HB 2088

Feasibility study first. Before state appropriations become available, gifts, grants or other funding could support the school.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1077 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2087 · 89RSmells

Martinez Bill’s Retired Teacher Raise Comes With No Money

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2087

Paid only if the board finds the system “actuarially sound” with money available. No finding, no raise.

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1137 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2086 · 89RNo flags

bill letting judges flag vexatious litigants on their own

Did not passInitial review

Details · HB 2086

No defendant’s motion needed for the hearing.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 8-2 on Apr 24, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and postponed on May 16, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2085 · 89RNo flags

bill cutting the prison pickup deadline from 45 days

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Cody Vasut (R-25)

Details · HB 2085

TDCJ takes custody the first day after paperwork is certified.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2084 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring life jackets for everyone on recreational boats

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Philip Cortez (D-117)

Details · HB 2084

At all times, not just kids under 13 while moving.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2083 · 89RNo flags

Bucy Plate Reader Bill Orders Data Deleted In 48 Hours

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)

Details · HB 2083

Government use banned except felony investigations, stolen cars and other listed cases. No sharing with the feds.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2082 · 89RSmells

Voting Access Bill Hands Redistricting To A 14-Member Commission

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)

Details · HB 2082

Caption: voter access. Bill: the Legislature gives up every district map in 2029.

Rider: Caption mismatch New fee, fund, board or appointees Delayed start

DOORSTOP: 18,303 WORDS The bill as filed runs 18,303 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 24, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2081 · 89RNo flags

Grants for college programs serving students with disabilities

Became lawInitial review

Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)

Details · HB 2081

Colleges compete for grants. Certificate at the end. Credits don’t transfer toward a degree.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 26, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 5146 by Rep. Raney (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2080 · 89RSmells

Gerdes Groundwater Bill Shields State-Permitted Wells From Drought Cuts

Became lawNeeds review

Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)

Details · HB 2080

Used even “partly” for a permitted purpose? No drought cuts without a study showing serious harm.

Carve-out

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 24, 2025

HB 2079 · 89RNo flags

Shaheen’s bill repealing recapture

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)

Details · HB 2079

Chapter 49 goes. So does the local revenue limit in Section 48.257.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 620 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2078 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring plain language in groundwater management plans

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)

Details · HB 2078

Districts explain how well they met the aquifer goals.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2077 · 89RNo flags

bill swapping one cross-reference in groundwater appeals

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)

Details · HB 2077

Section 36.1082 out, Section 36.3011 in. That’s the bill.

QUICK READ: 116 WORDS The bill as filed runs 116 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 24, 2025 and referred to the House Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2076 · 89RNo flags

bill covering pain management for IUD insertion

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Claudia Ordaz (D-79)

Details · HB 2076

Plans covering the device must cover anxiety and pain management too.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Insurance committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2075 · 89RNo flags

bill banning separate facility fees from health care providers

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)

Details · HB 2075

Hospitals, freestanding ERs and urgent care can’t charge for operating costs.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1692 by Rep. Frank (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2074 · 89RNo flags

bill letting 17-year-olds vote in primaries

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2074

Turning 18 by the November general election? You can vote in the primary.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1536 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2073 · 89RNo flags

bill raising the penalty for armed protective order violations

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · HB 2073

Carrying a deadly weapon makes it a state jail felony.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2072 · 89RNo flags

Hull Bill Makes Fatal Treatment Withdrawals Against A Directive A Felony

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2072

First-degree, when the dispute steps are skipped. Malpractice damages limits and the two-year deadline go too.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2071 · 89RNo flags

bill changing how outside doctors review child abuse cases

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · HB 2071

Doctors who reported the case can’t review it.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 475 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2070 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring a court finding before child abuse registry listing

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2070

The agency’s own finding isn’t enough. A court order comes first.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2069 · 89RSmells

Restraint Ban For Kids 10 And Under Is Mostly Paperwork

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2069

No cuffs unless the officer believes there’s an “imminent risk of harm”. Nearly every detained child qualifies.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1927 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2068 · 89RSmells

Bill Gives Harris County Flood Control To Five Governor Appointees

Died in committeeReviewed

Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)

Details · HB 2068

Commissioners court out. An unpaid board gets the taxing and bond powers. Neighbor counties can join.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2431 by Sen. Bettencourt (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Natural Resources committee on Apr 9, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2067 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring insurers to explain every cancellation in writing

Became law, effective Jan 1, 2026Initial review

Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)

Details · HB 2067

Reasons come every time, not only when the customer asks.

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 24, 2025

HB 2066 · 89RNo flags

bill expunging old handgun-carry deferred adjudications

Did not passInitial review

Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)

Details · HB 2066

Covers deferred adjudication before September 1, 2021, not just convictions.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 11-0 on Apr 1, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2065 · 89RNo flags

bill widening the overnight truck parking ban

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Helen Kerwin (R-58)

Details · HB 2065

County cutoff drops from 220,000 people to 175,000.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4192 by Rep. Burns (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on Apr 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2064 · 89RNo flags

Holt Bill Makes Persistent Bail Rule Violations Grounds For Discipline

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Caroline Fairly (R-87)

Details · HB 2064

Judges also get a raise, $140K to $161K, and a quarterly timesheet.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2063 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a wildfire equipment database

Did not passInitial review

Details · HB 2063

Texas A&M Forest Service runs it. Fire departments update their own listings.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2062 · 89RSmells

Holt Private Spaces Bill Bars Texas Courts From Blocking It

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2062

Sue and lose? You and your lawyer jointly owe the other side’s fees.

Caption mismatch

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2061 · 89RNo flags

Bill naming a bridge for Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)

Details · HB 2061

Markers go up at each end of the State Highway 242 bridge.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2060 · 89RSmells

Campos Medicaid Bill Studies Newborn Coverage, Changes Nothing Yet

Did not passReviewed

Details · HB 2060

Report due September 1, 2026, and the Act expires a year later.

Study, task force, commission, report

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4253 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2059 · 89RNo flags

Toth’s bill requiring state documents to say “taxpayer money”

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)

Details · HB 2059

Goodbye “public funds” and “state money.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3019 by Rep. Harrison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2058 · 89RNo flags

Bill requiring perinatal palliative care at certain hospitals

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HB 2058

Grieving parents get counseling and a cooling device after a stillbirth.

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

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2057 · 89RNo flags

Bill designating October 15 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HB 2057

Recognizes families who have lost a baby.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2056 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring a school health officer on every campus

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · HB 2056

Principals name one employee. They may give students medication.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2055 · 89RNo flags

bill raising the death penalty age from 18 to 21

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)

Details · HB 2055

Ages 18, 19 and 20 get life with parole eligibility instead.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1362 by Rep. Wu (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HJR 125 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.

Died in committee

Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)

Details · HJR 125

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HJR 124 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school health and safety fund to provide financial support for projects that improve the physical and mental health of public school students and enhance the safety of public schools in this state.

Died in committee

Details · HJR 124

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HJR 123 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.

Died in committee

Details · HJR 123

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HJR 122 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.

Died in committee

Details · HJR 122

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HJR 121 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that future constitutional amendments become effective only if approved by a majority of the voters in at least three-fourths of the counties of the state.

Died in committee

Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)

Details · HJR 121

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 105 · 89RNot graded

Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Adopted

Details · HR 105

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 104 · 89RNot graded

Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Adopted

Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)

Details · HR 104

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 103 · 89RNot graded

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Texas Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock.

Adopted

Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R-52)

Details · HR 103

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 102 · 89RNot graded

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

Adopted

Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R-52)

Details · HR 102

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 101 · 89RNot graded

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Liberty County Day at the State Capitol.

Adopted

Details · HR 101

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 100 · 89RNot graded

Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

Adopted

Details · HR 100

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 99 · 89RNot graded

Recognizing February 6, 2025, as San Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol.

Adopted

Details · HR 99

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HR 98 · 89RNot graded

Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Hardin County Day at the State Capitol.

Adopted

Details · HR 98

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 929 · 89RNo flags

lien deadlines on weekends move to the next business day

Became lawInitial review

Details · SB 929

Plus fixes to outdated cross-references.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 21, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 2113 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 928 · 89RNo flags

bill widening the low-THC cannabis program

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 928

Potency moves from one percent to 10 milligrams per dose. Chronic pain added.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 927 · 89RNo flags

specialty plate for Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recipients

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 927

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles makes the plate.

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).

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 926 · 89RNo flags

insurers can steer patients with lower copays

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 926

Steering and tiering must mainly benefit the patient or plan holder.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 925 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping government out of union labor agreements

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 925

No requiring, banning, encouraging or discouraging. Now with local and federal money too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 936 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Mar 27, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 924 · 89RSmells

Hancock Cable Bill Writes Streaming Out Of Video Service Rules

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed

Details · SB 924

Wireline cable stays covered. Video “offered over the Internet, including streaming content” does not.

Carve-out

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1117 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 923 · 89RNo flags

bill ordering cost estimates for health insurance mandates

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 923

The Legislative Budget Board shows what each mandate adds to premiums.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 922 · 89RSmells

Hancock Bill’s Three-Day Hold On Cancer Results Has No Teeth

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed

Details · SB 922

Portal posts results right away? Nobody faces liability or discipline. The hold is voluntary.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1467 (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 921 · 89RSmells

Sparks Medicaid Bill Bans Auto-Renewal Unless Federal Law Requires It

Did not passNeeds review

Details · SB 921

The ban can wait for a federal waiver. No waiver, maybe no ban.

The hole Delayed start

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 9, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Human Services committee 9-0, no floor vote.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 920 · 89RNo flags

schools may give students over-the-counter medicine

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 920

Parent asks in writing. Original container, unexpired, dose per the label.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Kevin Sparks (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Donna Howard (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 919 · 89RNo flags

bill giving records requesters an answer in 10 business days

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 919

Nothing responsive? Say so in writing. Silence goes to the attorney general.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 44 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 918 · 89RNo flags

orthotist and prosthetist exemptions go from blanket to piecemeal

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 918

The commission picks which requirements to waive, one or more.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Gary VanDeaver (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 917 · 89RNo flags

boiler inspection reports due in 10 days, not 30

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 917

Two sections on how the boiler board runs are repealed.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Dade Phelan (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 132 WORDS The bill as filed runs 132 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 24, 2025

SB 916 · 89RNo flags

ambulance surprise-billing protections get two more years

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 916

Expiration moves from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2027.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor David Spiller (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 915 · 89RNo flags

bill freezing public tuition at 2025-2026 levels

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 915

Frozen through 2029-2030. Then inflation only, once a year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 548 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 914 · 89RNo flags

small cities get more time to move elections to November

Became lawInitial review

Details · SB 914

The county size cap rises to 6,200 square miles, up from 4,800.

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).

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 913 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing one hotel tax rule for certain cities

Did not passInitial review

Details · SB 913

Section 351.1035 of the Tax Code is repealed.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 4-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 7, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 912 · 89RSmells

Blanco Continuing Education Bill Lets Boards Keep Paying Existing Vendors

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed

Details · SB 912

Every new system must be free to the board. Existing vendor deals keep getting paid.

Carve-out

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3770 by Rep. Bucy (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 911 · 89RNo flags

bill letting nurse practitioners work without a supervising physician

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 911

3,000 clinical hours, certification and a fee, then independent practice.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4071 by Rep. Klick (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 910 · 89RSmells

Blanco Scrap Tire Bill Makes The Grant Program Optional

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 910

A new dedicated account holds the money. The commission may build the program, or not.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1503 by Rep. Mary González (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 909 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing a limit on dairy permits

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 909

One subsection of the milk law goes away.

QUICK READ: 100 WORDS The bill as filed runs 100 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 24, 2025

SB 908 · 89RNo flags

Blanco Firearm Transfer Bill Routes Private Gun Sales Through Dealers

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 908

Background checks unless it’s close family or an inheritance. Lost or stolen? Report within 10 days.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers, to the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition, and to reports of lost or stolen firearms; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 907 · 89RSmells

Blanco’s Utility Aid Bill Covers A City It Never Names

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 907

Which city? Whichever one fits Section 1502.070(a)(2)(B). The program is optional, too.

Bracket bill

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 906 · 89RNo flags

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo can commission peace officers

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 906

Joins the short list of Texas tribes with that power.

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).

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 905 · 89RNo flags

bill updating speech, audiology and hearing aid rules

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 905

Provisional licenses end. Any licensed physician can sign off on hearing aids for minors.

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 Charles Cunningham (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 904 · 89RNo flags

hearing aid rules lose their advisory boards

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 904

The commission writes the rules on its own now.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 903 · 89RNo flags

adoption law class for doctors who treat pregnant women

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 903

One hour in each of the first two renewals, then two every eight years.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 902 · 89RNo flags

alternate board certification for physicians, minus the unlawful parts

Died in committeeInitial review

Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)

Details · SB 902

Every normal requirement except training in procedures unlawful in Texas.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3251 by Rep. Oliverson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 901 · 89RNo flags

file with more than one party, lose the ballot

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 901

No primary, no convention, no independent or write-in run either.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 900 · 89RNo flags

bill adding school safety to school ratings

Died in committeeInitial review

Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)

Details · SB 900

Safety becomes the fourth graded area, next to achievement and progress.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 475 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 899 · 89RNo flags

Bill widens state aid tied to veteran property tax exemptions

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 899

Now counts surviving spouses of armed services members killed in the line of duty.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 898 · 89RNo flags

housing tax credit cap per development goes to $3M

Did not passInitial review

Details · SB 898

Up from $2M per application round.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 1, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Intergovernmental Affairs committee 8-3, no floor vote.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 897 · 89RSmells

Blanco Veterans Grant Bill Cuts Match To 50 Percent, Maybe

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review

Details · SB 897

Only if lawmakers top the 2024-2025 budget. Otherwise the commission “may, but is not required to”.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4923 by Rep. Ray Lopez (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 896 · 89RNo flags

newborn enrollment window doubles to 60 days

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Details · SB 896

Up from 31 days after birth.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 687 by Rep. Cole (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 895 · 89RNo flags

bill opens FAST dual credit to private and home schoolers

Died in committeeInitial review

Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)

Details · SB 895

No-cost college courses. Private schools now decide who qualifies.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on Mar 27, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 894 · 89RSmells

Johnson Popular Vote Bill Hands Texas Electors To National Winner

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 894

Even if someone else wins Texas. Idle until states with a majority of electoral votes join.

Delayed start

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 95 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 893 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Ends 30-Day Limit On Deep Fake Election Offense

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 893

Author’s statement: altered images of a candidate. Definition: any individual. Election intent still required.

Dragnet

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1044 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Mar 24, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Elections committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 892 · 89RNo flags

online registration, same-day voting and registering at 17

Died in committeeInitial review

Details · SB 892

Online requires a Texas driver’s license or ID card.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 93 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 891 · 89RSmells

Johnson Election Bill Also Shields Officials’ Home Addresses From Records Requests

Died in committeeInitial review

Already a crime Caption mismatch

Details · SB 891

Harassment the Penal Code already covers becomes a felony when the target is an election official.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 293 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 890 · 89RNo flags

visiting judges count as retired for handgun licenses

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)

Details · SB 890

Two code sections no longer decide who counts.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1216 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

SB 2 · 89RSmells

Creighton Voucher Bill Pays Private Tuition, $1B Cap To Start

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed

Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)

Details · SB 2

Each child gets about 85 percent of average per-student public funding. Kids with disabilities: up to $30,000.