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February 19, 2025

172 filed

HB 3063 · 89RSmells

Perez Parking Bill Covers Only Cities Of 1.9M Or More

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mary Ann Perez (D-144)
Details · HB 3063

Civil parking fines for a handful of places, or one city. The caption never says so.

Bracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 508 by Rep. Wu (Did not pass) 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 Local Government committee.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3061 · 89RNo flags

Higher penalties for specified offenses committed in masked groups

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 3061

The disguise must aim to conceal identity. Celebration defenses and offense-specific limits apply.

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

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 6-5 on May 1, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3060 · 89RNo flags

bill letting the attorney general sue on antitrust victims’ behalf

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 3060

Government bodies get written notice and 30 days to say no.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5214 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3059 · 89RSmells

Morales Shaw Bill’s ‘Employer Contribution’ Can Come Out Of Paychecks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-148)
Details · HB 3059

Employers can deduct up to 50%. The 0.15% wage charge starts 2026, paid leave 2027!

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatchDelayed start
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3055 · 89RNo flags

bill barring local governments from land outside their county

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 3055

No gifts, leases, purchases or eminent domain beyond county lines.

QUICK READ: 116 WORDS The bill as filed runs 116 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 19, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3052 · 89RNo flags

part-time school staff get a cut of raise money

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 3052

That 25 percent share must give every covered worker an actual raise.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3050 · 89RNo flags

Allen Bill Raises Teacher Minimum Pay $400 A Month

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 3050

Plus $1B from the economic stabilization fund for support staff raises, if two-thirds of each house approves.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 770 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3049 · 89RNo flags

bill making animal control officers first responders

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Helen Kerwin (R-58)
Details · HB 3049

Only the ones whose duties include responding rapidly to an emergency.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3048 · 89RNo flags

Bill adding disability history to social studies standards

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 3048

The State Board of Education revises the standards by March 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4245 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3047 · 89RNo flags

Alders Bill Frees Legislative Video From Copyright Limits

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Daniel Alders (R-6)
Details · HB 3047

Press, campaigns and ordinary Texans can reuse the recordings. A section carrying an offense gets repealed.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Administration committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3046 · 89RNo flags

bill letting drivers skip the front plate for $50

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 3046

Rear plate only, $50 a year, plus a windshield sticker.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 497 by Rep. Wu (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3043 · 89RNo flags

bill widening who can request a concrete plant hearing

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Armando Walle (D-140)
Details · HB 3043

More people can ask for a public hearing on concrete plant permits.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1387 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3041 · 89RNo flags

bill on class rank for homeschooled college applicants

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 3041

Rank comes from entrance-exam scores, and colleges post the medians online.

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 19, 2025

HB 3040 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting felony rules for holding public office

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3040

A final felony conviction needs a pardon or a court release first.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 941 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3039 · 89RNo flags

bill giving local lawmakers standing in contested permit hearings

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3039

Your state senator and representative count as affected persons. Automatically.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 934 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3038 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring a sign at sites seeking environmental permits

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3038

Applicants post a sign within 30 days of a complete application.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 933 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3037 · 89RNo flags

bill for a temporary sales tax cut, under certain circumstances

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3037

The comptroller compares leftover sales tax money, 2024-2025 against 2026-2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3541 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3036 · 89RNo flags

bill doubling the county bidding line to $100,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 3036

Counties skip competitive bidding up to $100,000, not $50,000.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3034 · 89RNo flags

Craddick Bill Puts Ticket Cameras On School Buses

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Craddick (R-82)
Details · HB 3034

An exception to the traffic camera ban. Pass a stopped bus, get cited from the video.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on Mar 27, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3031 · 89RSmells

Howard Redistricting Bill Does Nothing Before January 1, 2029

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 3031

Operating rules for a map-drawing commission, and only if voters approve a constitutional amendment.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 731 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Redistricting committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3030 · 89RNo flags

student loan help for state workers, if the legislature pays

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 3030

At least five years in, earning 80% of median family income or less.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 104 by Rep. Klick (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3028 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring voter eligibility notice after felony sentences

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 3028

Finish the sentence, get told in writing you may register.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2480 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3025 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring parent consent before paddling

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Aicha Davis (D-109)
Details · HB 3025

Opt-out becomes opt-in. Written, signed consent first.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3023 · 89RNo flags

bill allowing rear-only license plates on cars and light trucks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 3023

6,000 pounds or less. The state still issues two plates.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1222 by Rep. Metcalf (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3019 · 89RSmells

Cain Bill Restricts Federal Rail Funds By Date And Population

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 3019

Covered authorities need the governor’s approval before applying for or receiving federal light-rail funds.

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

Bracket bill
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding on Mar 31, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3014 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a new gift card offense

Companion SB 1809 became lawInitial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3014

Taking, altering or using a card or code without consent.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3013 · 89RNo flags

bill bars school boards paying interested firms to push bonds

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 3013

Underwriters and contractors with a stake can’t be paid to campaign.

QUICK READ: 129 WORDS The bill as filed runs 129 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 19, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3012 · 89RNo flags

bill dropping the extra driving safety course fee

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Armando Walle (D-140)
Details · HB 3012

$25 minimum stays. The $3 materials fee goes.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Armando Walle (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Robert Nichols (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 106 WORDS The bill as filed runs 106 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 19, 2025

HB 3009 · 89RNo flags

McLaughlin Bill Adds Unlawfully Present Repeat Offenders To DPS Database

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 3009

Two or more convictions involving force. Last known location goes in the database.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee 6-1 on May 2, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3008 · 89RNo flags

bill widening tuition waivers for peace officers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sam Harless (R-126)
Details · HB 3008

Builds on the existing waiver for criminal justice or law enforcement study.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3007 · 89RNo flags

bill adding drivers 65 and older to toll discounts

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 3007

The veteran discount program becomes a general one.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2245 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3005 · 89RNo flags

bill limiting payment holds over long audits

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-120)
Details · HB 3005

An audit past 60 days after substantial completion stops justifying the hold.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Donna Campbell (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3003 · 89RSmells

Leach Bill Sends Sheriffs For Squatters, No Court Needed

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 3003

Sworn complaint in, squatters out, sheriff collects a fee. Wrongly removed? Sue for triple rent.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3001 · 89RSmells

Paul Insurance Bill Takes Surplus Lines Insurers Off The List

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 3001

Caption: the right to hire a public adjuster. Bill: fewer policyholders have it.

Carve-outCaption mismatch
QUICK READ: 142 WORDS The bill as filed runs 142 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 19, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3000 · 89RNo flags

bill creating ambulance grants for rural counties

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 3000

Up to $500,000 for counties under 10,000 people.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the House concurred in the Senate amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1458 · 89RNo flags

bill ending automatic jury sequestration on request

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 1458

A request now gets a hearing. Judge needs good cause.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 469 by Rep. Smith (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1455 · 89RNo flags

bill renaming workers’ comp maintenance taxes as surcharges

Became law, effective Jan 1, 2026Initial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 1455

Three caps become one: 2.7 percent of gross premiums.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4389 by Rep. Cole (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1445 · 89RNo flags

Menéndez Bullying Bill Covers AI Apps And Bias-Based Bullying

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1445

Districts investigate, report in writing within 10 business days, and count bias cases for the state.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2185 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1442 · 89RNo flags

bill allowing vet-client relationships by phone or electronic means

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1442

Telehealth for pets and livestock, instead of a ban.

QUICK READ: 72 WORDS The bill as filed runs 72 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 May 5, 2025. Died in the House: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1441 · 89RNo flags

bill for one standard aptitude test for state jobs

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1441

Take it once, send it to many agencies. Skipping it costs nothing.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2066 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1440 · 89RNo flags

bill making prosecutors report declined cases to the attorney general

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1440

Refuse a sworn probable cause affidavit, explain yourself in writing.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1968 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1439 · 89RNo flags

Bettencourt’s bill expanding automatic recounts beyond ties

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1439

Any race decided by one-half of one percent or less gets recounted.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2071 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1436 · 89RSmells

Mail Ballot Bill Penalizes Clerks, Leaves The Ballot Board Out

Did not passNeeds review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1436

Clerks who suspend mail-ballot checks face a Class A misdemeanor. Ballot board members? No offense.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1950 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate State Affairs committee 9-0 on Mar 27, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1431 · 89RNo flags

bill widening who gets into juvenile drug court programs

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 1431

Conduct involving force qualifies outright. Weapons or serious injury need prosecutor consent.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1394 by Rep. Moody (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1430 · 89RNo flags

bill giving medical trainees leave for an annual health exam

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 1430

At least six straight hours a year. For a full exam.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1326 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1429 · 89RSmells

Cars Bought New Get Original Parts For 36 Months

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1429

Insurers pay for them unless you sign a form. The repair money goes to vehicle makers.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3476 by Rep. Leach (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1418 · 89RNo flags

bill renames ACT-Plan to PreACT in the Education Code

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1418

Three places get the test’s current name. That’s the bill.

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).

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1417 · 89RNo flags

bill to roll unused comp time into vacation leave

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 1417

Today it disappears after 24 months. Here it becomes vacation, old balances too.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1414 · 89RNo flags

Zaffirini’s bill creates Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1414

A seal for graduates fluent in English and another language.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1069 by Rep. Guerra (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1409 · 89RSmells

Parker Bill Exempts College Student Health Plans From Insurance Law

Became lawNeeds review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1409

You sign a notice saying it isn’t regulated insurance. Old conditions wait up to six months.

Carve-out
INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 13, 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 3371 by Rep. Ann Johnson (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1406 · 89RNo flags

Parker’s bill on donating unclaimed bodies

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1406

Officials cannot hand unclaimed bodies to medical schools or donation groups.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Health & Human Services committee on Apr 16, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1402 · 89RNo flags

Group Homes Must Register With Police Or Pay $2,500

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 1402

Plus $100 a day. Police and sheriffs can also run periodic welfare checks on residents.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1397 · 89RNo flags

new 504th district court for Ellis County

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1397

Ellis County gets one more district court. That’s the bill.

QUICK READ: 136 WORDS The bill as filed runs 136 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 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1394 · 89RNo flags

Hall’s bill on concrete truck weight limits

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1394

Gross limit of 69,000 pounds or the axle formula, whichever is greater.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Bob Hall (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Terry Canales (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 8, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Transportation committee 11-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1391 · 89RNo flags

bill making state health forms easy to find online

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1391

Every public form, posted conspicuously. Imagine that.

QUICK READ: 149 WORDS The bill as filed runs 149 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1389 · 89RNo flags

Hall’s bill rewriting bond election ballot language

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1389

Every proposition itemized, with “THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.” printed on it.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1385 · 89RNo flags

Huffman’s bill on buying guns for barred persons

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Joan Huffman (R-17)
Details · SB 1385

New state offense for getting a firearm for someone barred from having one.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1383 · 89RSmells

Senior Living Referral Agencies Get An Existing Statutory Exemption

Became lawReviewed
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1383

They join the list exempt from Section 102.001. Contracts may provide per-referral fees.

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

Carve-out
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).ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1381 · 89RCertified scam

Middleton Bill Turns ‘Donated’ Wind Turbine Blades Into A Border Wall

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1381

Caption: donated blades. Bill: the commission can require any retired wind facility to ship them!

Rider: Caption mismatch
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to creating a program allowing the state to accept and use donated wind turbine blades; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Border Security committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 172 measures filed February 19, 2025 in 89R. 148 bills and joint resolutions, 24 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 2, 2026 at 7:17 AM 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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