Monitoring the Session
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February 11, 2025

119 filed

HB 2689 · 89RNo flags

Adult education pilot pairs diplomas with job credentials

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 2689

Eligible providers get charters outside the existing cap. Local boards identify high-demand jobs.

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

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Public Education subcommittee on Academic & Career-Oriented Education on Mar 27, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2687 · 89RNo flags

Guillen Zoning Bill Lets 40 Percent Of Owners Force A Revote

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 2687

Rule dies without a 3/4ths council vote. Break procedure, lose state economic development money for five years!

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Land & Resource Management committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2685 · 89RSmells

Campos Bill Orders A 2-1-1 Evaluation Every Two Years

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 2685

Any change to 2-1-1 waits on the report. General revenue can buy outside help.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 833 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2683 · 89RSmells

Harrison Bill Overrides City Food Truck Rules With A State License

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10)
Details · HB 2683

The Freedom Act comes with a yearly license, fees, graded inspections and commercial driver’s licenses.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of mobile food vendors; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.”DOORSTOP: 6,935 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,935 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 11, 2025

HB 2682 · 89RNo flags

Schatzline Adoption Bill Covers 10 To 50 Percent Of Costs

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 2682

Households at $150,000 or less qualify. Nonprofits must spend 97 percent of donations on grants.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2560 by Sen. Middleton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2681 · 89RNo flags

bill lowering penalty for first-time small drug possession

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2681

Under one gram drops to a Class A misdemeanor. 180 days minimum.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 939 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2673 · 89RNo flags

bill deleting two cemetery exceptions

Did not passInitial review
Rep. John Lujan (R-118)
Details · HB 2673

Subsections (g-3) and (g-4) go. What they said isn’t printed.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Land & Resource Management committee 6-1 on May 2, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2672 · 89RNo flags

Toth bill limiting school bonds to November of even years

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 2672

Want to borrow? Wait for November of an even-numbered year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 187 by Rep. Landgraf (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2670 · 89RNo flags

bill moving school board elections to November

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 2670

Every trustee election joins the general election. Other dates end.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2669 · 89RNo flags

bill on balloons killing livestock

Did not passInitial review
Rep. R.D. "Bobby" Guerra (D-41)
Details · HB 2669

Ranchers get a way to report balloons and the cattle that ate them.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2668 · 89RSmells

Harris County Jail Bill Orders A Report, Changes Nothing Inside

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 2668

Report due December 1, 2026. Any change waits on a later Legislature.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3434 (Did not pass) 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 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2664 · 89RSmells

Nursing Task Force Reports In 2026, Then Shuts Down

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-113)
Details · HB 2664

Nine members set diversity goals and write a report. No rule changes until later legislation acts.

Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 990 by Rep. Howard (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2663 · 89RNo flags

Darby bill on inactive well plugging extensions

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 2663

Want more time to plug a well? Swear the power’s cut off.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 29, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2662 · 89RNo flags

bill limiting no-knock warrants

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Aicha Davis (D-109)
Details · HB 2662

Fewer warrants that let police skip the knock.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2661 · 89RNo flags

Atascosa County court at law gets bigger cases

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 2661

Civil cases up to $1 million, including land title suits.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2657 · 89RNo flags

State education agency duties shift to board and comptroller

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Andy Hopper (R-64)
Details · HB 2657

The bill abolishes the agency and commissioner, and repeals school accountability systems.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2656 · 89RNo flags

bill barring traffic stops from unmarked police cars

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 2656

Unmarked car? No pulling anyone over.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2655 · 89RNo flags

nonprofits can run small employer health programs

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 2655

No commissioners court needed, as long as it just helps pay premiums.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tom Oliverson (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2654 · 89RNo flags

Texas Promise Grant covers community college tuition

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2654

Tuition and fees paid, plus a $1,000 bonus for finishing.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4330 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2653 · 89RNo flags

bill banning cat declawing in Texas

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2653

No toe bone removal, no tendon cutting. Claws stay.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2652 · 89RNo flags

Borderplex pilot for after-hours child care

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Claudia Ordaz (D-79)
Details · HB 2652

30 single-parent families in job training get child care paid.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Economic Development committee.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2651 · 89RSmells

Plesa Abortion Bill Also Shields Physicians From Liability And Discipline

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2651

Minors consent alone, no parent or court. The caption skips the physician shield.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3588 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2650 · 89RNo flags

deadlines to get protective orders and convictions into gun checks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 2650

Local police get three days, courts five, DPS three more to the FBI.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 544 by Rep. Julie Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2649 · 89RNo flags

bill limiting capital murder liability for coconspirators

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2649

No capital murder conviction just because a coconspirator did the killing.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 929 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2648 · 89RNo flags

Dutton bill tightening deadly force rules for arrests

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2648

Stricter limits on when officers can use deadly force.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 936 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2647 · 89RSmells

Dutton Inmate Legal Services Bill Pegs Pay To Prosecutors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2647

Nine-member board picked by the State Bar president. Overloaded? Courts appoint outside lawyers, and the county pays.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 937 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2645 · 89RNo flags

bill boosting grandparents in custody time fights

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2645

Easier court-ordered time with a grandchild, over a parent’s objection.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 956 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2644 · 89RNo flags

bill raising jail credit toward unpaid fines to $200

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2644

Each jail or county labor day counts $200. Up from $100 or $150.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1921 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2643 · 89RNo flags

Dutton bill fixing a $30,000 child support ceiling

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2643

A fixed $30,000 monthly net income cap replaces the published one.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2583 (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 Feb 11, 2025

HB 2642 · 89RNo flags

bill widening who can request concrete plant hearings

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2642

Schools, churches, day cares and hospitals within 440 yards get a say.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 926 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2636 · 89RNo flags

October 6 becomes Hispanic Registered Dietician Day

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Oscar Longoria (D-35)
Details · HB 2636

One more day on the state’s list of observances.

QUICK READ: 107 WORDS The bill as filed runs 107 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 11, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2635 · 89RNo flags

bill lets cities and counties require defibrillators in buildings

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 2635

Spaces for 30 or fewer are exempt. Officials aren’t liable either way.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4171 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2633 · 89RSmells

Bill Requires One Mental Health Professional Per 600 Students

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 2633

At least 80 percent of their time on student mental health. Proof due August 1, 2027.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4200 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2629 · 89RNo flags

bill making family violence offenders give up their guns

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 2629

Courts order every firearm surrendered within 48 hours.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1479 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1235 · 89RNo flags

patients get their health records, copy fee capped at $100

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-9)
Details · SB 1235

For Medicaid and low-income patients. No fax-only rules.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a patient's access to health records and access to and exchange of certain health benefit plan information; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1232 · 89RNo flags

no facility fees for telehealth or preventive care

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-9)
Details · SB 1232

Plus a national provider identifier on every claim.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Health & Human Services committee 7-1 on May 8, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 16, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1231 · 89RNo flags

Creighton Bill Lets Security Gear Wipe Out Franchise Tax

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1231

Full cost back as a credit, dollar for dollar. The comptroller picks which gear counts.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1476 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1227 · 89RNo flags

bill ends the $3 military plate fee

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1227

One set, no $3.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Pete Flores (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Ray Lopez (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1223 · 89RSmells

Hughes’s Biometric Ban Waves Through Anything Another Law Allows

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1223

Agencies can’t fingerprint license applicants. Except where another law already lets them.

The hole
QUICK READ: 112 WORDS The bill as filed runs 112 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 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1220 · 89RNo flags

criminal courts don’t wait on civil remedies

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1220

Unless a law expressly says otherwise.

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 Feb 11, 2025

SB 1219 · 89RSmells

Hughes Price Estimates Bill Also Wipes Out Subchapter B

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1219

Bills capped at 5% over the estimate. The text never says what Subchapter B does.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3218 by Rep. Klick (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1218 · 89RNo flags

trust accountings must sort principal from income

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1218

Every receipt and disbursement, assigned to one or the other.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 119 measures filed February 11, 2025 in 89R. 88 bills and joint resolutions, 31 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM CST.

Counts come from the stored Texas Legislative Council bill records. Grades, headlines and charges follow the published record.

Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person.

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