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January 28, 2025

86 filed

HB 2185 · 89RNo flags

free tuition for kids of 15-year peace officers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 2185

Tuition, fees and charges waived. Housing, meals and clothing not.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2184 · 89RNo flags

Meza Bill Lets Renters Walk After A 48-Hour Weather Outage

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Meza (D-105)
Details · HB 2184

Electricity, gas or water out 48 hours after written notice? End the lease, skip future rent.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1173 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2183 · 89RNo flags

drug possession capped at a third degree felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Meza (D-105)
Details · HB 2183

Five years max, no matter the amount. No school zone boosts.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 520 by Rep. Wu (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2182 · 89RNo flags

Plesa Bill Lets Pharmacists Dispense Emergency Contraception Without A Prescription

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2182

Pharmacists who follow the order get a shield from lawsuits, prosecution and license discipline.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2853 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2178 · 89RNo flags

Emergency vehicle tracking before a court order

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Sam Harless (R-126)
Details · HB 2178

Police must get a judge’s order within 72 hours or stop tracking.

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

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Apr 8, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2176 · 89RNo flags

more seats on county court security committees

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sam Harless (R-126)
Details · HB 2176

Constables, the commissioners court and a justice of the peace join. Meetings yearly.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Jurisprudence committee.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2175 · 89RNo flags

cities can’t stop police and firefighters from signing petitions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. (D-36)
Details · HB 2175

Chapters 142, 143 and 174 petitions, like civil service or bargaining.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 997 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2174 · 89RNo flags

sheriffs must put discipline reasons in writing within 120 hours

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. (D-36)
Details · HB 2174

Exact rule broken, specific acts, to the commission and the employee.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 994 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2172 · 89RSmells

Harris Bill Keeps Prosecutors From Weighing Unsustained Misconduct Allegations

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cody Harris (R-8)
Details · HB 2172

Caption: “unsubstantiated.” Bill: anything not “finally adjudicated as sustained,” pending investigations included.

DragnetCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 799 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2171 · 89RNo flags

state song after the anthem at every school game

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cody Harris (R-8)
Details · HB 2171

Every district and charter board needs the policy. On-campus events only.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2167 · 89RNo flags

ERCOT gets a live view of pipeline gas supply

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John Bryant (D-114)
Details · HB 2167

By telemetry or hotline. Public records requests need not apply.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2166 · 89RSmells

Bryant Bill Creates A Gas Watchdog With No Enforcement Power

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John Bryant (D-114)
Details · HB 2166

Reports possible manipulation right away. Paid from the grid operator’s existing fee.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4706 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2164 · 89RNo flags

graduation can’t move more than 30 miles away

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 2164

Or to another county, unless the board votes after public testimony.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2163 · 89RNo flags

teacher retirees get 10 percent, then 4 percent every year

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 2163

Plus a January 2026 check: $2,000 or one month’s benefit, whichever is bigger.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 775 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2162 · 89RNo flags

no sales tax on one-off private gun sales

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 2162

The occasional sale exemption now covers firearms.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2161 · 89RSmells

Gámez Firearm Bill Sends Emergency Detention Records To The FBI

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 2161

Caption: “recently released.” Bill: officers report wards at custody, within one working day.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4973 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2160 · 89RNo flags

judges can interview kids somewhere besides chambers

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 2160

In chambers, or another location the court uses.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4355 by Rep. Wu (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 10-0 on May 8, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2159 · 89RNo flags

minor parents can consent to their own medical care

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 2159

Applies to an unmarried minor with actual custody of their child.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2158 · 89RNo flags

lethal fetal anomaly exception to the abortion ban

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-49)
Details · HB 2158

A physician’s reasonable medical judgment decides.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3511 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2157 · 89RNo flags

shortcut for psychologists to a school psychology license

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 2157

Pass the exam, apply, pay a fee. Rules due January 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4156 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2155 · 89RSmells

Shaheen’s Hemp Ban Covers Cosmetics, Spares Low-THC Cannabis

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 2155

Hand someone a hemp cosmetic? That’s a misdemeanor. The hemp licensing system is repealed.

DragnetCarve-out
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a prohibition on the sale, transfer, or delivery of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2152 · 89RNo flags

ERCOT updates the Permian Basin plan every five years

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 2152

Out goes the January 30, 2024 deadline. That one plan was already delivered.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2150 · 89RNo flags

insurer phone lines open 24 hours, seven days, holidays

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D-115)
Details · HB 2150

Preauthorization by phone, around the clock. Today it’s limited hours.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 756 by Rep. Julie Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2147 · 89RNo flags

juvenile hearings by video or phone

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R-1)
Details · HB 2147

No consent needed unless the U.S. or Texas Constitution requires it.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 25, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2146 · 89RNo flags

Plesa Bill Lets People Sue Over Nonconsensual Condom Removal

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2146

Covers removing, altering or weakening a condom. Winners get damages and attorney’s fees.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5179 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2145 · 89RNo flags

EV chargers at every new state parking lot and garage

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2145

Every new state-owned lot and garage needs a sufficient number of chargers.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4672 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2139 · 89RNo flags

curbside voting for parents and caretakers, too

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 2139

Parents of a child under 12 who’d be left unsupervised qualify.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2844 by Rep. Wu (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Elections committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2138 · 89RNo flags

bill bars discrimination in foster care on orientation and identity

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 2138

Covers sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in child welfare services.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4488 by Rep. Wu (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2137 · 89RSmells

Bhojani Bill Cuts Sales Tax For Smart Contract Payments Only

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2137

6.25 percent drops to 5.25. Capped at $400K a year, through 2027.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5209 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2136 · 89RNo flags

a model ticket form for every police agency

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2136

Due December 31, 2025. Reviewed every odd-numbered year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4486 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2135 · 89RNo flags

bill narrows organized retail theft to resellers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2135

Covers only people moving stolen goods back into the supply chain.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4779 (Vetoed) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2134 · 89RSmells

Bhojani Bill Orders A Report On Optimal School District Size

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2134

Report due December 31, 2026. The law expires the next day!

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 358 by Rep. Jetton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2133 · 89RNo flags

Bhojani Bill Gives First-Time Homebuyers Up To $3K Off Taxes

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2133

One time, and only if voters approve a constitutional amendment. The state covers the school cost.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5100 (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 28, 2025

HB 2132 · 89RNo flags

senior-only housing projects get extra tax credit points

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2132

Same criterion, met equally well, more points for seniors. Two subsections repealed.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee 9-2 on Apr 30, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2131 · 89RNo flags

Dean Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Eviction Court

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jay Dean (R-7)
Details · HB 2131

File a sworn form, pay a fee, and the sheriff removes them. Wrongly removed? Sue.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2130 · 89RNo flags

bill ends employer contributions for rehired retired teachers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jay Dean (R-7)
Details · HB 2130

Districts that bring retirees back stop paying the Teacher Retirement System extra.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1284 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2129 · 89RNo flags

Moody Bill Has Medicaid Pay Schools For Student Mental Health

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 2129

Covers Medicaid-enrolled students, even without a special education plan. Parents must give written consent.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 960 · 89RSmells

Johnson Workforce Housing Bill Sets Up Low-Interest Loans For Developers

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 960

Up to 20 percent of project costs. At least 75 percent of units rent-limited 20 years.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1684 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 959 · 89RNo flags

Perry Bill Locks In Drug Coverage For Patients Mid-Treatment

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 959

No dropping it, no step therapy, no higher tier at renewal. Self-funded plans excluded.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 826 by Rep. Lambert (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 958 · 89RNo flags

more trafficking victims can seal past records

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 958

Covers victims of human trafficking or compelled prostitution.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1012 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Senfronia Thompson (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 956 · 89RNo flags

no bail if accused again while out on bail

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 956

Covers certain child trafficking and child sexual offenses on the same list.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1010 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 954 · 89RNo flags

protective order applicants can testify remotely

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 954

Ask in writing. Same right at hearings to change an order.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 243 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 952 · 89RNo flags

report on contingent budget items that took effect

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 952

Due every odd-numbered year by December 1.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1886 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 951 · 89RNo flags

disaster declarations past 90 days need the Legislature

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 951

A new joint committee holds a hearing, then a law approves renewal.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 99 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

SB 950 · 89RNo flags

public hearing before any budget-execution move

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 950

Disaster orders stay limited to the declared disaster’s conditions.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 96 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 86 measures filed January 28, 2025 in 89R. 73 bills and joint resolutions, 13 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 3, 2026 at 3:26 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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