Monitoring 
HB 2321 · 89RNo flags
bill requiring a standard high school GPA formula
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2321
Optional becomes required. AP, IB and dual credit weigh the same.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
January 31, 2025
53 filed
HB 2320 · 89RNo flags
bill making health plans honor specialist referrals
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2320
One visit to primary care, a chronic condition, and the referral sticks.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2319 · 89RSmells
Hernandez Bill’s Yearly Retiree Raise Depends On The Board
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2319
The raise tracks Social Security each October. No board finding, no raise.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1115 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2318 · 89RNo flags
bill to build a statewide trafficking data repository
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 2318
Agencies and police report every three months. Nothing to report? Report that.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2317 · 89RNo flags
bill giving a four percent discount for early recapture payment
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2317
Pay the lump sum by February 15, owe four percent less.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2088 by Sen. Creighton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2316 · 89RNo flags
bill adding vote percentages to election results
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2316
Each candidate’s share as a percentage, next to the raw counts.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2315 · 89RNo flags
Bill naming Highway 151 bridge for Willie Henry Pryor Sr.
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2315
The bridge over Hunt Lane in Bexar County gets markers at each end.
QUICK READ: 149 WORDS The bill as filed runs 149 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 31, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2314 · 89RNo flags
bill exempting military base schools from the armed officer rule
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2314
Only the few districts on federal military installations.
QUICK READ: 143 WORDS The bill as filed runs 143 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 31, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2313 · 89RSmells
Tepper Bill Adds One Mystery City To Hotel Tax List
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · HB 2313
Certain cities, certain tax revenue, certain projects. Which city? See Section 351.152(14).
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2312 · 89RNo flags
bill splitting the bilingual teaching certificate in two
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2312
Sixth grade and below, and grades 7 through 12.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5079 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2311 · 89RNo flags
Harrison Bill Widens The DEI Ban To Classes And Research
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2311
Student groups, guest speakers and admissions lose their exemptions too. The ban reaches more.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2310 · 89RSmells
Ordaz Early Learning Bill Delivers A Plan Of Mostly Recommendations
Became lawNeeds reviewDetails · HB 2310
First plan due September 1, 2026, updated every four years. Real changes wait on later action.
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).CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Claudia Ordaz (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2309 · 89RNo flags
bill letting the attorney general bring forfeiture cases
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 2309
Not just local prosecutors. Trafficking, money laundering and prostitution felonies.
STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 6-5 on May 6, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2308 · 89RSmells
Morales Border Security Bill’s 11-Member Commission Can Only Recommend
Did not passReviewedDetails · HB 2308
Quarterly meetings, a state plan, yearly reports. Per diem and travel pay. Nothing changes on the border.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 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: received, never referred to a committee.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2307 · 89RNo flags
grant program for DNA samples after felony arrests
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2307
Agencies already must collect. Money shows up only if lawmakers fund it.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3958 by Rep. Smith (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2306 · 89RNo flags
bill ending parole for certain child trafficking sentences
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · HB 2306
Joins death row and life-without-parole on the no-parole list.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2305 · 89RNo flags
ERCOT checks who heeds its conservation calls, by zip code
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2305
Utilities hand over data, no individual usage. Posted quarterly, summarized yearly.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2304 · 89RNo flags
Dean Bill Lets Private Reviewers Clear Home Backup Power Systems
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2304
Permit within two business days, no fee. Start building once the approval notice is in.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2303 · 89RNo flags
Bell Bill Ends Sales Tax On Backup Generators Under 200 Kilowatts
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2303
Plus pooled generators up to 10 megawatts for outages, paid or credited, through 2035.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2302 · 89RNo flags
bill repealing one Texas Water Assistance Program definition
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2302
Section 15.001(14), added in 2023, goes away.
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 31, 2025
HB 2301 · 89RNo flags
bill shrinking the paternity registry window to 14 days
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2301
Down from 31 days after a child’s birth.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · HB 2300
Class C misdemeanor to sell, give or provide one.
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the distribution of hookahs; creating a criminal offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 7, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2299 · 89RSmells
Lalani Bill’s $200M Clinic Grants Need A 4 Million Neighbor
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2299
Only clinics in a county of 800,000 or more next to 4 million can apply.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 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 31, 2025
Details · HB 2298
Hospitals get help paying for artificial intelligence that scans medical images.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HB 2297 · 89RNo flags
bill suspending tolls during evacuation orders
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 2297
Under an evacuation order? No tolls on the way out.
QUICK READ: 118 WORDS The bill as filed runs 118 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).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding on Apr 14, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · HB 2296
The pass skips the regular entry line at the State Capitol.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 771 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the House Administration committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · HR 148
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HR 147 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians Advocacy Leadership Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 147
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
HR 146 · 89RNot graded
Congratulating NFL placekicker Zane Gonzalez on helping the Washington Commanders advance to the 2025 NFC Championship Game.
AdoptedDetails · HR 146
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1046 · 89RNo flags
bill adds a seat for parents of disabled Medicaid children
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1046
No pay, serves at the commissioner’s pleasure. Travel may be reimbursed.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1045 · 89RNo flags
Parker’s bill lowers the bar to force agency rule hearings
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1045
From 25 persons to 10. Any legislator can request one too.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1044 · 89RSmells
Parker Bill Adds Duchenne To Newborn Screening, Due By 2027
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025ReviewedDetails · SB 1044
Effective 2025. Screening deadline: September 1, 2027, after the November 2026 election.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1043 · 89RNo flags
metal recycling committee grows from 15 to 17 members
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1043
New seats for a sheriff and the oil and gas industry.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · SB 1042
Residency drops from two years to one. $1,000 bond swapped for an oath.
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Local Government committee on Apr 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1041 · 89RSmells
Parker Bill Trims Degree Requirements “To The Extent Practicable”
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1041
The officer decides how much cutting is practical. Could mean few changes.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1040 · 89RNo flags
Parker’s bill lets contractors void clauses citing unseen documents
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1040
Applies if they asked in writing and got nothing 10 days before signing.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2207 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1039 · 89RNo flags
bill gives schools $100 per student for uniforms
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1039
Uniform money for uniforms only.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1038 · 89RNo flags
Sparks’s bill widens Medicaid administrative penalties
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · SB 1038
More violations, and less proof needed to show “knowingly.”
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1037 · 89RNo flags
Sparks’s bill limits local borrowing through anticipation notes
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1037
Longer wait for certificates of obligation too.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1810 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1036 · 89RNo flags
Zaffirini’s bill creates registration for home solar sellers
Became lawInitial reviewDetails · SB 1036
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation runs it.
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.”
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1035 · 89RNo flags
farmers can sue local governments over right-to-farm violations
Became lawInitial reviewDetails · SB 1035
Win, and you recover court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
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 31, 2025
SB 1034 · 89RSmells
Sparks’ Water Utility Internet Ban Waits Until 2027
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1034
Even then, a “site-to-site virtual private network” is allowed. The bill never defines it!
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1033 · 89RNo flags
bill extends runoff withdrawal deadline from third day to fifth
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1033
Counted from the last day for the state canvass.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 747 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 10, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Elections committee.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1032 · 89RNo flags
Kolkhorst Bill Opens Governor’s Research Grants To Private Colleges
VetoedInitial reviewDetails · SB 1032
Private schools get state matching money. No poaching from other schools in the program.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1031 · 89RNo flags
Blanco’s bill orders monthly SNAP quality-control reviews
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1031
Random households checked, including ones denied or cut off.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1685 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · SB 1030
The committee analysis calls it aviation “competitiveness.” Any aircraft’s parts and fluids skip sales tax.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 15, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Ways & Means committee 7-2, no floor vote.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1029 · 89RNo flags
bill lets dealers advertise used cars not on the lot
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1029
The car you see in the ad? Not there yet.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1344 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 7, 2025. Died in the House: left pending in the Transportation committee.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1028 · 89RSmells
Blanco MUD Bill Bars Landowner-Only Directors In Big-City Border Counties
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1028
Border county with a city over 500,000? Directors must be qualified voters in the district.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
SB 1027 · 89RSmells
Zaffirini Bill Puts State Agency Meetings Online, Starting 2027
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1027
Big agencies stream live, the rest post recordings within seven days. The Act takes effect in 2025.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 390 by Rep. Howard (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 31, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · SR 32
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · SR 31
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · SR 30
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Details · SR 29
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Jan 31, 2025
Sources
Derived stock: 53 measures filed January 31, 2025 in 89R. 46 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.