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February 14, 2025

143 filed

HB 2892 · 89RNo flags

Government restrictions on releasing nonprofit supporter lists

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 2892

Exceptions apply. People harmed can seek damages, and government immunity is waived.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4585 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House State Affairs committee 14-0 on Apr 24, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2891 · 89RNo flags

Anchía bill raising Railroad Commission fines

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 2891

Mostly up to $25,000 a day per violation.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4786 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Energy Resources committee on Apr 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2890 · 89RSmells

Patterson Gas Compact Bill Lets The Governor Act, No Deadline

Became lawNeeds review
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 2890

The governor “may.” No deadline, no penalty, no duty. Nothing changes unless the governor acts.

List of feelings
INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 28, 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: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2889 · 89RNo flags

bill making governments fund bond opponents

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 2889

Spend on a bond mailer, give opponents an equal amount on request.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2887 · 89RNo flags

bill declaring the UN has no jurisdiction in Texas

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 2887

Also the World Health Organization and the World Economic Forum.

QUICK READ: 131 WORDS The bill as filed runs 131 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 14, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2885 · 89RSmells

Gerdes Local Option Bill Fits What Is Likely A Single County

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 2885

70K to 100K people, part of the Colorado River, a 1M-plus neighbor. No voter petition needed.

Bracket bill
BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 1 day before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2882 · 89RNo flags

bill saying braced pistols aren’t short-barrel firearms

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 2882

A handgun with a stabilizing brace is not a short-barrel firearm.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee 7-2 on May 7, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2881 · 89RSmells

Isaac Ammunition Bill Grandfathers Deals On Existing Federal Rules

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 2881

Contracts on existing federal ammunition rules stay exempt. Other state help is barred.

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

The hole
STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House State Affairs committee 9-5 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2879 · 89RNo flags

bill barring evictions over justified use of force

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 2879

Landlords and condo associations can’t punish justified force, deadly included.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 10-0 on May 2, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2876 · 89RSmells

Gerdes Bill Extends A Private Toll Deal Up To 20 Years

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 2876

The State Highway 130 operator pays whatever it and the department agree on. No floor!

Carve-out
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 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2874 · 89RSmells

Lalani Provenance Bill Lets Stripped AI Fakes Go Unlabeled

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 2874

Labels apply only when the platform “can discern the file’s provenance data.”

The hole
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 9-0 on Apr 25, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2872 · 89RNo flags

Olcott Bill Fines Unauthorized Vaccine Record Sharing Up To $50K

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mike Olcott (R-60)
Details · HB 2872

No sharing records with contractors to push shots. Schools and other states lose disaster access too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4730 by Rep. Tinderholt (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2871 · 89RNo flags

bill lowering marihuana possession penalties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Josey Garcia (D-124)
Details · HB 2871

Four ounces or less becomes a Class C misdemeanor.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2870 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring water breaks on public construction jobs

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 2870

10 paid minutes every four hours. Water!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 495 by Rep. Meza (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2868 · 89RNo flags

Metcalf Bill Presumes A Utility’s Debt-Equity Mix Is Reasonable

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 2868

Regulators who disagree must use the national average equity ratio. Open rate cases count too.

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 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2867 · 89RNo flags

bill capping late fees at city water utilities

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Gary Gates (R-28)
Details · HB 2867

Greater of $5 or 2, 5 or 10 percent, depending on lateness.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 12, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2866 · 89RSmells

School Accountability Bill Makes Suing The State A Takeover Trigger

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 2866

Sue any state agency, over anything, and the district qualifies for a conservator.

DragnetDelayed start
DOORSTOP: 5,058 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,058 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 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2864 · 89RSmells

Noble Bill Also Raises The Bar For Ending Parental Rights

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Candy Noble (R-89)
Details · HB 2864

Caption: removing children already in state conservatorship. Bill: terminations, emergency removals and foster care reviews too.

Caption mismatch
DOORSTOP: 6,924 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,924 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 14, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2861 · 89RSmells

Guerra Telehealth Bill Reaches Campuses In 2029-2030

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. R.D. "Bobby" Guerra (D-41)
Details · HB 2861

The task force reports by September 1, 2026, on programs that don’t exist yet!

Delayed startStudy, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1060 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2860 · 89RSmells

Guerra Loan Repayment Bill Expires Before Any Worker Gets Aid

Did not passReviewed
Rep. R.D. "Bobby" Guerra (D-41)
Details · HB 2860

A plan and a cost estimate, due September 1, 2026. The bill expires January 1, 2027.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2167 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Higher Education committee 9-2 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2859 · 89RSmells

Guerra Subscription Bill Excuses Any Business Acting In Good Faith

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. R.D. "Bobby" Guerra (D-41)
Details · HB 2859

Cancel the way you signed up. No consumer lawsuits, a free 30-day fix, fines up to $2,000.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2165 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2858 · 89RSmells

Bill Opens A Guest Worker Pipeline From A Mexican State

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ray Lopez (D-125)
Details · HB 2858

First the feds must say yes. The committee analysis calls it the fix for labor shortages.

Pitch: Worker displacement
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 State Affairs committee 10-5 on Apr 30, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 12, 2025 and failed. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2855 · 89RNo flags

bill for $100M in bonds for a UTEP building

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vincent Perez (D-77)
Details · HB 2855

A student success building, repaid partly from student tuition.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 847 by Sen. Blanco (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2854 · 89RNo flags

Parolees On Monitors Need Officer Approval To Visit A Hospital

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 2854

Medical treatment is exempt. Police get notified, and hospitals get a damages shield.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the House concurred in the Senate amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3547 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2852 · 89RNo flags

Perez Bill Lets Foreign Doctors Skip U.S. Residency

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vincent Perez (D-77)
Details · HB 2852

Two years under a Texas-licensed supervisor, then a full Texas license. Job offer required.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the issuance of a provisional license to practice medicine to certain foreign medical license holders with offers of employment; authorizing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2851 · 89RNo flags

bill adding nursing schools to the medical application service

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 2851

Medical, dental, and now nursing. One application service.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Donna Howard (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Lois Kolkhorst (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 137 WORDS The bill as filed runs 137 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 14, 2025

HB 2849 · 89RNo flags

bill ordering model recess policies

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 2849

Due January 1, 2026. Includes guidelines for outdoor equipment.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3984 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 7, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Education K-16 committee.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2848 · 89RSmells

Dutton Tuition Bill’s Refunds Are Optional Without State Money

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 2848

Earn a 2.0 GPA, get a refund the university “may but is not required to provide.”

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2445 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2846 · 89RNo flags

Shaheen Bill Bans Gender Identity Lessons, Waives District Immunity

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 2846

Clubs on sexuality or gender need parental consent. Districts that don’t fix grievances can be sued.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 393 by Sen. Hall (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2845 · 89RNo flags

Bill on overdose labels on death certificates

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 2845

“Controlled Substance Overdose,” with the drug named when possible.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2844 · 89RSmells

Landgraf Bill Puts Food Trucks Under One State License Per Vehicle

Became lawReviewed
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 2844

State fees for every truck, every year. Cities can’t ban licensed vendors.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (Senate committee report) reads: “relating to the regulation of food service establishments, including retail food stores and mobile food vendors; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2842 · 89RNo flags

bill letting cities and HOAs get permits to kill deer

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 2842

Too many deer and hunting won’t work? Apply for a permit.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 22, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Erin Zwiener (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Charles Perry (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2841 · 89RNo flags

bill on windstorm insurance for FORTIFIED buildings

Did not passInitial review
Rep. John T. Smithee (R-86)
Details · HB 2841

Built to FORTIFIED standards means you meet the underwriting rules.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Insurance committee 9-0 on Apr 9, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2840 · 89RNo flags

bill limiting milk to the mammary glands of female mammals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joanne Shofner (R-11)
Details · HB 2840

Almond, oat and soy milk need new names in Texas.

QUICK READ: 137 WORDS The bill as filed runs 137 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 14, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2839 · 89RNo flags

Bill widening the Hazlewood exemption for veterans

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 2839

Any qualifying veteran living in Texas now, wherever they entered service.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2837 · 89RNo flags

bill on checking if victims and witnesses are lawfully present

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 2837

Some people in custody too. State, local and court roles all covered.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1454 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2836 · 89RNo flags

Anchía bill raising the minimum wage to $13

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 2836

$13 an hour, or the federal minimum if that ever gets higher.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 169 by Rep. Reynolds (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2834 · 89RNo flags

Bill removing the 2009 cutoff for foster youth tuition exemption

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 2834

Former foster youth adopted before September 1, 2009 qualify too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2108 by Rep. Allison (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1330 · 89RSmells

Hancock’s 115 Percent Medicare Cap Ends When You Sign

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-9)
Details · SB 1330

Sign and prepay, and the cap is gone. Suppliers can make that a condition of sale.

The hole
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1328 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring a license for MRI physics

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1328

MRI physicists join the medical physics specialties needing their own license.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1327 · 89RNo flags

Johnson’s bill allowing cremation by alkaline hydrolysis

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1327

Water-and-chemical cremation joins the legal definition. Rules due December 1, 2025.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 105 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1326 · 89RNo flags

bill shielding gun dealers who hold guns for owners

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1326

No suits over a stored or returned gun unless unlawful or grossly negligent.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 964 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1324 · 89RSmells

Johnson Housing Bill Limits Aid To Colleges With 40,000-Plus Students

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1324

Rent, deposits, eviction help. Only the largest junior college districts qualify. Ends September 2029.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1733 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1322 · 89RSmells

Hagenbuch’s Nine-Member Accreditation Commission Can Sit Idle Through 2029

Died in committeeNeeds review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 1322

No specific appropriation, no duties. A college that doesn’t comply loses all state funding.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4880 by Rep. Tepper (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on Apr 10, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1321 · 89RNo flags

bill putting law enforcement commission officers on Schedule C

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 1321

Same pay class as DPS officers, plus hazardous duty pay and injury leave.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2297 by Rep. Holland (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1317 · 89RNo flags

Cook’s bill keeping minors out of smoke shops

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1317

Under 18 needs a parent or guardian to enter.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to limitations on the age of individuals allowed to enter the premises of a smoke shop; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1316 · 89RNo flags

Cook’s bill barring e-cigarette ads near churches and schools

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1316

Same 1,000-foot rule tobacco signs already follow.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2118 by Rep. Shaheen (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Molly Cook (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Charles Cunningham (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1314 · 89RNo flags

bill widening the e-cigarette product definition

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1314

Nicotine or not, vape liquid counts now.

QUICK READ: 91 WORDS The bill as filed runs 91 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 Senate on Apr 16, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Health committee.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1313 · 89RNo flags

bill banning cartoon characters from tobacco store signs

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1313

Celebrity images and candy-looking ones too. Class B misdemeanor.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (enrolled) reads: “relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1311 · 89RNo flags

Disaster hub grants for Harris County

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1311

Eligible local governments and community groups could receive grants for shelters and emergency supplies.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1309 · 89RNo flags

bill for blackout notices four times a year

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1309

Periodically becomes at least quarterly. It comes with your electric bill.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1307 · 89RNo flags

Cook’s bill ordering a health coverage guide

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1307

Texas Department of Insurance posts a guide every two years.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1306 · 89RSmells

Bill Moves 17-Year-Olds To Juvenile Court, Starting In 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1306

Adult age goes from 17 to 18 in September 2027. The unpaid rollout committee comes first.

Delayed startNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 828 by Rep. Dutton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1305 · 89RSmells

Cook’s Grocery Fund Sits Outside The Treasury

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1305

Nonprofits or lenders run it. For-profit grocers get loans and grants too.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2509 by Rep. Bernal (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1303 · 89RNo flags

Cook’s bill letting minors consent to contraception care

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1303

Minors of any age can consent to contraception exams or treatment, not abortion.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1176 by Rep. Ramos (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1300 · 89RSmells

Flores ‘Organized’ Retail Theft Bill Needs No Organization

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1300

One person, two thefts in 180 days, no group needed. Every penalty tier rises one level!

DragnetAlready a crime
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1299 · 89RSmells

Campbell Nonprofit Donor Bill Leaves Out Public Colleges And Universities

Did not passNeeds review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1299

Other agencies can’t demand or release donor lists. Sue for $2,500+ per violation.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 958 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the State Affairs committee 15-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1298 · 89RNo flags

King’s bill adding online safety to school curriculum

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Phil King (R-10)
Details · SB 1298

Standards cover social media, cyberbullying, predators and reporting suspicious activity.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1297 · 89RNo flags

Bill dropping Confederate Heroes Day for Celebration of Suffrage Day

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1297

January 19 is out as a state holiday. June 28 is in.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 91 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1296 · 89RNo flags

Johnson Bill Closes High-Cost Gas Tax Break To New Wells

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1296

Apply before September 1, 2025, or miss out. The break winds down from there.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 678 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1294 · 89RNo flags

Johnson’s bill creating an open records hotline

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1294

A toll-free hotline and a written complaint process, run by the attorney general.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1292 · 89RNo flags

Bill on appellate court orders during interlocutory appeals

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1292

Appeals courts can ask trial courts for findings while an appeal is pending.

QUICK READ: 124 WORDS The bill as filed runs 124 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 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1291 · 89RNo flags

Johnson Bill Lets You Sue Over Open Meetings And Records

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1291

Includes fights over records cost estimates. Courts can stick the government with your attorney’s fees.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1290 · 89RNo flags

Emergency plans for small prefabricated wastewater plants

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 1290

Operators would plan for disaster outages over 24 hours, with alternatives to generators.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1289 · 89RNo flags

bill listing where Texas water fund money can go

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1289

The flood infrastructure fund makes the list, with the existing water accounts.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1288 · 89RNo flags

bill merging water fund advisory committees into one

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1288

One committee for four water and flood funds. The other goes away.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1286 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Adds A 1% Tax On Guns And Gear

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1286

On top of sales tax, scopes and suppressors included. It funds only the family violence program.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 406 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1285 · 89RNo flags

Eckhardt’s bill protecting bats

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1285

Bats get evicted nonlethally, and never from May 1 through August 31.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 14, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee 6-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1283 · 89RNo flags

Parker Bill Orders Worker Background Checks At Senior Communities

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1283

20 units and shared amenities? Run the checks, post police reports within two business days.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1282 · 89RNo flags

Bill allowing adoption aid after an adoption is final

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1282

Covers kids diagnosed with special needs only after the adoption.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1389 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1281 · 89RSmells

Parker Bill Makes Mailbox Key Theft A First-Degree Felony

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1281

Already covered by the general theft statute. Now first degree if the key gets copied or sold.

Already a crime
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to certain theft offenses involving mail or a mail receptacle key or lock; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.”

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1280 · 89RNo flags

Parker’s bill setting 18 as the marriage age

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1280

No exceptions for minors freed by a court. 18 means 18.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 924 by Rep. Rosenthal (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1279 · 89RNo flags

bill raising penalties for dodging law enforcement checkpoints

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1279

Assault, burglary and trespass become third-degree felonies while dodging a checkpoint.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 65 by Rep. Spiller (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1278 · 89RNo flags

Parker’s bill on a defense for trafficking victims

VetoedInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1278

Victims coerced or under duress into an offense get an affirmative defense.

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 Feb 14, 2025

SB 1277 · 89RSmells

Parker Street Tax Bill Gives An Airport City 10-Year Renewals

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1277

Under 50K people, part of an international airport, exactly two counties. Very specific.

Bracket bill
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 10, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Ways & Means committee 9-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 143 measures filed February 14, 2025 in 89R. 120 bills and joint resolutions, 23 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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