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February 13, 2025

110 filed

HB 2830 · 89RSmells

Howard Dedicated Revenue Bill Orders A Plan, Cuts Nothing

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 2830

The Budget Board reviews, recommends and plans. The Legislature may or may not follow.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3258 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2828 · 89RNo flags

bill letting HOAs refuse partial payments

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 2828

No payment plan in writing? The association can say no.

QUICK READ: 130 WORDS The bill as filed runs 130 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 13, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2826 · 89RSmells

Cain School Bill Redefines Political Advertising For Everyone

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 2826

Anything “directed to an individual person” counts, from anyone in Texas, school staff or not.

DragnetAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and actions and other proceedings by a public school challenging the operations of the public school system; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2825 · 89RSmells

Telecom Tax Cut Waits Until 2028, Refund Ends In 2027

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Tom Craddick (R-82)
Details · HB 2825

The committee analysis says it seeks to “create jobs.” First, a year with neither benefit!

Pitch: Corporate welfareDelayed start
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Ways & Means committee 12-1 on May 7, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2824 · 89RSmells

Hernandez Benzene Bill Creates A New Cleanup Fund Fed By Penalties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 2824

Real-time air monitors in nearby neighborhoods, quarterly audits. The caption never mentions the fund.

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 13, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2823 · 89RNo flags

bill creating vet bill grants for retired police dogs

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 2823

The comptroller helps adopters pay serious vet bills. Good dogs.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2822 · 89RNo flags

bill banning parking at EV charging spaces unless charging

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2822

Only an electric vehicle actually charging gets a pass.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2144 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on May 8, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2820 · 89RNo flags

bill doubling the bingo operating cash cap

Became lawInitial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 2820

From $50,000 to $100,000. Bingo!

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 13, 2025

HB 2819 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a license for outpatient behavioral health centers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 2819

Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient centers need a state license.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensing and regulation of outpatient behavioral health centers; authorizing civil and administrative penalties; imposing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2816 · 89RNo flags

bill on rights of conscience in health care

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 2816

Providers and facilities can decline certain services, with a civil remedy behind them.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2814 · 89RNo flags

bill making jails line up IDs before release

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2814

State ID, birth certificate and Social Security card, in hand at release.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1965 (Died in committee) 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 Feb 13, 2025

HB 2813 · 89RNo flags

Bill on victim notification of court proceedings

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Daniel Alders (R-6)
Details · HB 2813

Notice to victims of certain scheduled court proceedings.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 10-1 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2812 · 89RNo flags

Isaac Bill Lets Public Supply Wells Skip Hays Trinity Meters

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 2812

No permit, no limits, no meters. Same deal small household and farm wells already get.

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 Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2811 · 89RNo flags

bill moving the presidential electors’ meeting one day

Companion SB 688 became lawInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 2811

Monday becomes Tuesday. That’s the bill.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 97 WORDS The bill as filed runs 97 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 13, 2025

HB 2810 · 89RNo flags

Cain Bill Bans Speed Cameras For Every Texas Government Body

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 2810

The existing ban covers cities. Now it reaches the state, counties and any district.

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 Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2809 · 89RNo flags

Bill requiring reports on foster youth suicide attempts

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 2809

The yearly report counts attempts, and they now trigger required notice.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4065 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2808 · 89RSmells

Rose’s Homeless Youth Bill Runs Entirely On ‘May’

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 2808

The department may run it, may write rules, may use money. Nothing requires it to exist!

List of feelings
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2181 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2807 · 89RSmells

Rose’s Disability Council Bill Delivers A Plan Due In 2027

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 2807

Meets quarterly, writes plans and inventories. Agencies may decline to carry out its recommendations.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesStudy, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 729 (Vetoed) 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 Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2806 · 89RSmells

Dog Attack Probes Become Mandatory In A Handful Of Cities

Did not passInitial review
Rep. John Lujan (R-118)
Details · HB 2806

Animal control must investigate only in a city with over 70% of a 1.5M-plus county.

Bracket billCaption mismatch
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 Public Health committee 9-3 on May 5, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2804 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting voter assistance rules in early voting

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 2804

New rule for helping early voters fill out a ballot in person.

QUICK READ: 109 WORDS The bill as filed runs 109 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 13, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2803 · 89RNo flags

bill giving removed poll watchers a signed reason

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 2803

Kicked out? The presiding judge has to put it in writing.

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).GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2802 · 89RNo flags

firefighter pension rewrite for cities of 950,000 to 1,050,000

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 2802

A bracket bill. Adds a second tier and formula-based funding.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author John H. Bucy III (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Charles Schwertner (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.DOORSTOP: 11,381 WORDS The bill as filed runs 11,381 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 13, 2025

HB 2800 · 89RNo flags

bill letting the Texas Workforce Commission certify apprenticeships

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2800

A state track alongside the federal Office of Apprenticeship.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4411 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education subcommittee on Academic & Career-Oriented Education. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2798 · 89RNo flags

Plesa bill requiring risk warnings at crypto ATMs

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2798

Warnings, acknowledgment and a receipt. Extra attention to the first 72 hours.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to disclosures and other requirements concerning virtual currency kiosk transactions; authorizing a fee.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 25, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2796 · 89RNo flags

bill steering attendance credit money to teacher salaries

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HB 2796

Only teacher pay and classroom instruction, not general program purposes.

QUICK READ: 101 WORDS The bill as filed runs 101 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 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2795 · 89RNo flags

bill making election deep fakes an offense year-round

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. James Talarico (D-50)
Details · HB 2795

The 30-day window goes. Altered images need a clear label.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1044 by Sen. Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2793 · 89RNo flags

bill letting you bring your own wine to the bar

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 2793

Drink it there, take the rest home. Corkage fee allowed.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 670 by Rep. Goldman (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2791 · 89RNo flags

bill on Texas Workforce Commission vocational rehabilitation contracts

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-112)
Details · HB 2791

The commission buys services by whatever method it decides is best value.

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 Angie Chen Button (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 13, 2025

HB 2790 · 89RSmells

Carbon Storage Bill Bars Landowner Nuisance Suits Against Operators

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 2790

The committee analysis calls it a “framework” for operators. Paid a royalty? Nothing for lost water access.

Pitch: Speech and lawfareThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4557 (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 7-4 on Apr 28, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2788 · 89RSmells

Button Bill Closes Records That “May Reveal” Fraud Methods

Became lawNeeds review
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-112)
Details · HB 2788

Reports, data, manuals and communications at the Texas Workforce Commission. Now off-limits to records requests.

Dragnet
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 Angie Chen Button (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Nathan Johnson (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2786 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring appraisal districts to reappraise every year

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Chris Turner (D-101)
Details · HB 2786

All property, every year, instead of whenever the district decides.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. 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 Feb 13, 2025

HB 2785 · 89RNo flags

online voter form must admit it registers no one

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Linda Garcia (D-107)
Details · HB 2785

Click to acknowledge it doesn’t register you. Submit it to the county.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2784 · 89RNo flags

Bill barring health plan coverage of conversion therapy

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Meza (D-105)
Details · HB 2784

Private insurers, Medicaid and the children’s health plan can’t pay for it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 496 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2782 · 89RNo flags

Dutton Bill Removes The $60M Cap On Charter Facilities Funding

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2782

Per-student money tied to district debt-service tax rates, with no total dollar limit!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1572 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2781 · 89RNo flags

Bill on menstrual disorders education in schools

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2781

Optional for districts. The State Board of Education picks the materials.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1298 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2780 · 89RSmells

Dutton Teacher Residency Bill Also Repeals A Whole Subchapter

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2780

Caption: a new program. Bill: also repeals Subchapter Q. The text never says what it did.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2358 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2779 · 89RNo flags

Dutton Bill Makes Districts Contract Out Pre-K After Failed Bonds

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2779

An extra 20 percent of the basic allotment per contracted student, for up to 10,000 statewide.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2923 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2778 · 89RNo flags

Dutton bill on personal bond for parolees

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2778

Already bonded out on the new offense? Magistrate must release you.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 948 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2777 · 89RNo flags

Bill barring the death penalty for severe mental illness

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 2777

Covers schizophrenia with active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 727 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2771 · 89RNo flags

Hayes bill narrowing the felon gun ban

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 2771

Listed felonies only. Five years after release, then guns at home only.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee on Apr 14, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2769 · 89RNo flags

Anchía’s bill raising the semiautomatic rifle age to 21

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 2769

No selling, renting or giving one to anyone younger than 21.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 565 by Rep. Goodwin (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2767 · 89RNo flags

online marketplaces get protection from local regulations

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 2767

Covered marketplaces escape local rules. Personal information demands need a subpoena or court order.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4643 by Rep. Longoria (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House State Affairs committee 10-5 on Apr 16, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1274 · 89RNo flags

no prior authorization for HIV prevention drugs

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1274

Most state plans, Medicaid included. Grandfathered plans excluded.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2985 by Rep. Venton Jones (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1271 · 89RNo flags

Texas can share jurisdiction over military bases

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-9)
Details · SB 1271

If the United States asks in writing.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 27, 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 13, 2025

SB 1269 · 89RNo flags

itemized medical bills by portal, mail or pickup

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1269

Patients pick the method, any time after it’s issued.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1268 · 89RNo flags

water plan rule review moves to a five-year cycle

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 1268

Matches the cycle the plans are adopted on.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author César Blanco (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Denise Villalobos (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1267 · 89RSmells

Alvarado’s Boat Title Overhaul Waits Until 2028

Became lawReviewed
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1267

Hull-damaged boats get branded titles and deadlines shrink from 45 days to 20. Eventually.

Delayed start
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.”CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Carol Alvarado (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Cody Vasut (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1266 · 89RNo flags

Medicaid providers get a dedicated sign-up support team

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1266

Reviewed every year, plus an online complaint route.

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

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1265 · 89RNo flags

the Workforce Commission must post a child care link

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1265

A prominent one.

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

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1263 · 89RNo flags

drug take-back pilot moves to state health services

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1263

Out of the pharmacy board, paid from the opioid abatement account.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Carol Alvarado (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Ryan Guillen (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 8, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Public Health committee 11-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1260 · 89RNo flags

2nd Multicounty Court at Law loses its dollar cap

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1260

Its judge joins juvenile boards in Bee, Live Oak and McMullen.

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 Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1258 · 89RNo flags

the surface owner owns the pore space

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 1258

Unless a deed, lease or contract says otherwise.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1257 · 89RNo flags

plans covering gender transition must cover reversals

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1257

Side effects and annual testing too. ERISA plans excluded.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3502 by Rep. Leach (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

SB 1255 · 89RNo flags

small changes to the mold licensing law

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1255

Disaster demolition is exempt from mold licensing. Mycotoxins come out of the mold definition.

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

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.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 110 measures filed February 13, 2025 in 89R. 90 bills and joint resolutions, 20 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.

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