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February 7, 2025

92 filed

HB 2596 · 89RNo flags

bill adds protective orders for some burglary victims

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 2596

Only first-degree burglary aimed at sex, stalking or trafficking offenses.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Will Metcalf (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 Feb 7, 2025

HB 2595 · 89RSmells

Cain’s Foreign Adversary School Ban Skips Existing Deals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 2595

Contracts signed before September 1, 2025 stay under the old law.

The hole
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibiting certain dealings with foreign adversaries by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2589 · 89RNo flags

bill lets the Parker County juvenile board elect its chairman

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mike Olcott (R-60)
Details · HB 2589

The 43rd Judicial District judge loses the automatic chair.

QUICK READ: 85 WORDS The bill as filed runs 85 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 Feb 7, 2025

HB 2588 · 89RNo flags

Food Freedom Act doubles the cottage food sales cap

Companion SB 541 became lawInitial review
Rep. Lacey Hull (R-138)
Details · HB 2588

Home cooks sell almost anything, up to $100,000 a year. Raw milk excluded.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 829 by Sen. Kolkhorst (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2586 · 89RSmells

Rodríguez Ramos Bill Sets Pregnancy Center Standards, Names No Enforcer

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 2586

Discipline comes from “the state agency that regulates the center.” Covered centers aren’t state-licensed.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1478 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2585 · 89RNo flags

bill lets minors consent to contraception care

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 2585

Any minor, a licensed physician or dentist, no parent’s consent.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1176 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2579 · 89RNo flags

bill bans polling places at public schools

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mike Olcott (R-60)
Details · HB 2579

No voting on primary or secondary school campuses.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3190 by Rep. Frazier (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2578 · 89RNo flags

bill makes courts report landlord-tenant cases by type

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Armando Walle (D-140)
Details · HB 2578

Evictions, lockouts, deposits and repairs, counted monthly.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1841 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2577 · 89RNo flags

bill limits what franchise tax late notices can claim

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10)
Details · HB 2577

Missing the deadline alone doesn’t mean a specific amount owed.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3706 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2575 · 89RNo flags

Shaheen Horse Bill Drops The 70% Cap For Racetracks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 2575

Racetracks can get all the simulcast money. Breed registries are cut out.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2550 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Ways & Means committee on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2574 · 89RNo flags

bill requires 60 percent voter approval for bonds

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10)
Details · HB 2574

General obligation bonds need 60 percent yes, not a majority.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2573 · 89RNo flags

bill has Medicaid pay for doula services

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Armando Walle (D-140)
Details · HB 2573

Coverage runs from confirmed pregnancy to 12 months after.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2571 · 89RNo flags

bill raises the age in two weapons offenses to 21

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 2571

From 18 to 21 for carrying restricted knives and transfers.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1072 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2570 · 89RNo flags

Bryant Bill Lets Courts Order Guns Surrendered Within 24 Hours

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John Bryant (D-114)
Details · HB 2570

Family or police ask. No notice or hearing at first, then up to a year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3996 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2567 · 89RNo flags

bill takes fentanyl test strips out of paraphernalia law

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-47)
Details · HB 2567

Gear for testing what’s in a drug stops counting as paraphernalia.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1365 by Rep. Campos (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2566 · 89RNo flags

Spiller Bill Orders Immigration Checks On Every Arrest

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 2566

Police and sheriffs must try for 287(g) deals every year. Local governments that refuse can be sued.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2564 · 89RNo flags

bill changes who scores defense adjustment grant applications

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Terry M. Wilson (R-20)
Details · HB 2564

Scoring appears to move from staff to the commissioners themselves.

QUICK READ: 146 WORDS The bill as filed runs 146 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 Feb 7, 2025

HB 2563 · 89RSmells

Ashby Bill Funds Burn Insurance Pool With Up To $25M

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Trent Ashby (R-9)
Details · HB 2563

Fees and deductibles too. State liability stops at what’s in the fund. Expires 2040.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3105 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (engrossed) reads: “relating to establishment of the temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Feb 7, 2025

HB 2558 · 89RNo flags

bill bars contempt for child support owed while locked up

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2558

Applies after at least 90 straight days in jail or prison.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 958 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Jurisprudence committee.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1189 · 89RNo flags

firefighters and police officers can skip jury duty

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1189

Paid, full-time ones. Chiefs included.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1332 by Rep. Herrero (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1187 · 89RNo flags

rogue Article V convention votes become a state jail felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1187

Applies to exactly the delegates Texas sends.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 610 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate State Affairs committee on Mar 6, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1186 · 89RNo flags

no more county-invented voting procedures without state sign-off

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1186

The secretary of state must okay anything the Election Code doesn’t describe.

QUICK READ: 110 WORDS The bill as filed runs 110 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 Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1184 · 89RNo flags

restaurants can buy 10-year-old collector wine now

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1184

The minimum age drops from 20 years to 10.

QUICK READ: 123 WORDS The bill as filed runs 123 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 Feb 7, 2025

SB 1181 · 89RNo flags

promoters need state approval before each combative sports event

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1181

Elimination tournaments allowed by rule. Wider amateur exemption.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Business & Commerce committee 11-0 on Apr 22, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on Apr 24, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1179 · 89RSmells

Alvarado Benzene Bill Sends Penalties To A New Cleanup Fund

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1179

Neighborhood air monitors with live public data, quarterly audits, and a fund the caption skips.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1177 · 89RNo flags

school fire inspections now check defibrillators and medicine

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1177

Fire inspectors also check vaccines for expiration dates.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Carol Alvarado (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Jeff Leach (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1173 · 89RNo flags

local bidding threshold rises to $100,000

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1173

Up from $50,000 for cities, counties and school districts.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1132 by Rep. Spiller (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1172 · 89RNo flags

bill exempting mineral, timber and energy deals from TREC

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1172

Solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear land rights need no license.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 24, 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 1712 (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1171 · 89RNo flags

juvenile justice inspector general officers move to Schedule C pay

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1171

Hazardous duty pay too, plus fitness rules. The state auditor reclassifies the jobs.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1967 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Charles Perry (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Mary E. González (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1169 · 89RSmells

Water Customers Get A Rate Appeal. The Debt Comes First.

Became lawNeeds review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1169

Agencies can buy private water utilities. Appeal a rate? It still has to cover the debt.

The hole
INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 20, 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 2701 by Rep. Guillen (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1168 · 89RSmells

Hinojosa Bill Color-Codes Disaster Households, Then Makes Looking Optional

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1168

Red for kids, flashing for help. Relief crews “may” patrol for the lights, or not.

List of feelings
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1078 by Rep. Martinez (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1167 · 89RNo flags

Bill ends the deadline for child sex abuse injury suits

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)
Details · SB 1167

The 30-year limit goes. Victims 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 Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1163 · 89RNo flags

agents get one free appraisal hearing postponement too

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1163

No reason needed. Same deal owners already had.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 899 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 13, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Ways & Means committee 9-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1162 · 89RNo flags

colleges must explain what flat tuition actually costs

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1162

Cost per credit hour, spelled out for different course loads.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 473 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1161 · 89RNo flags

blocked parents get an e-mail every six months

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1161

Locked out of a child’s portal? You can still get the records.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1159 · 89RNo flags

bill barring doctors from reporting miscarriages to police

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1159

Covers a miscarriage or an abortion, had or suspected.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1637 by Sen. LaMantia (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1158 · 89RNo flags

bill repeals the high-cost gas tax break

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1158

High-cost gas pays the regular rate. Already-approved reductions end too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 255 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1157 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Flaring Bill Still Allows Flaring Where Pipelines Fall Short

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1157

Goal: end routine flaring by 2029. The exception covers the routine case!

The holeDelayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 257 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1156 · 89RSmells

Hughes’s Steering Ban Stops At Capitation Deals

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1156

Insurers can’t steer patients to their own providers, unless they pay them through capitation or risk-sharing.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3098 by Rep. Ann Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

SB 1155 · 89RNo flags

Lease-term rent protection in tax-credit housing

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1155

Rent increases during leases would be barred, with exceptions for rental subsidy programs.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 202 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 7, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 92 measures filed February 7, 2025 in 89R. 78 bills and joint resolutions, 14 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 3:11 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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