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February 20, 2025

153 filed

HB 3134 · 89RSmells

Air Mobility Bill Grounds Local Rules For Electric Aircraft

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 3134

New TxDOT office. No airport? Cities and counties can’t regulate the aircraft.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
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 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Transportation committee.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3131 · 89RNo flags

bill ordering a study of pole attachments and broadband

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 3131

The Public Utility Commission studies how slow co-ops approve attachments.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs subcommittee on Telecommunications & Broadband. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3130 · 89RNo flags

10% cap on value hikes for homes rented to seniors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 3130

Rent at fair market or less, and the landlord gets the break.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3128 · 89RNo flags

bill easing rehire costs for retired teachers in shortage districts

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 3128

Districts skip certain payments when the Texas Education Agency finds a shortage.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2490 by Rep. Jetton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3126 · 89RSmells

Darby Bill Lets Small Districts Rejoin For An Uncapped Fee

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3126

Left on September 1, 2022, with 500 or fewer employees? Come back, pay what the trustee says.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCarve-out
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Drew Darby (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 20, 2025

HB 3125 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a geothermal workforce training initiative

Did not passInitial review
Rep. R.D. "Bobby" Guerra (D-41)
Details · HB 3125

The Texas Workforce Commission sets it up by rule.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3123 · 89RNo flags

bill to let personal bond offices run pretrial supervision

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Stan Kitzman (R-85)
Details · HB 3123

Pretrial programs may include drug and alcohol testing. Records access is free.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4398 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3122 · 89RNo flags

bill shielding buyers of mislabeled hemp products

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nicole Collier (D-95)
Details · HB 3122

Bought it from a hemp retailer in good faith? No possession offense.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 382 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3121 · 89RSmells

Collier Bill Pays Doulas Through Medicaid, Adds A Work Group

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nicole Collier (D-95)
Details · HB 3121

The work group gets seats named by trade associations. The doula program runs until 2031.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1958 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health subcommittee on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3119 · 89RNo flags

Bill keeping sexual assault exam evidence for 20 years

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ann Johnson (D-134)
Details · HB 3119

Up from five years, or until a child victim turns 40.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3116 · 89RNo flags

bill widening counties allowed an optional vehicle registration fee

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 3116

It funds transportation projects. The $20 increase stays limited.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 282 by Sen. Eckhardt (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3113 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring scannable ballots in hand-count counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3113

Count by hand all you want. The ballots still scan.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the State Affairs committee.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3112 · 89RNo flags

Closed meetings for infrastructure cybersecurity discussions

Became lawReviewed
Rep. Carl H. Tepper (R-84)
Details · HB 3112

Government bodies could discuss qualifying protections privately and withhold specified cybersecurity records.

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

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 20, 2025

HB 3111 · 89RNo flags

bill saying a credit card skimmer is not a phone

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mary Ann Perez (D-144)
Details · HB 3111

Officers can search the skimmer without a warrant. Phones stay protected.

QUICK READ: 112 WORDS The bill as filed runs 112 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3107 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Firearm Bill Orders An Optional Model Policy

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-47)
Details · HB 3107

Report due September 1, 2026. The law expires a month later!

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2077 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3104 · 89RNo flags

bill on bailiffs for certain Webb County district courts

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 3104

The 341st drops off the must-appoint-a-bailiff list.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Don McLaughlin (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 20, 2025

HB 3101 · 89RNo flags

Bill Ties Tutoring Company Pay To Student Results

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 3101

TEA approves the providers. Groups of four or fewer, and a template contract posted online.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3093 · 89RSmells

Villalobos Tax Bill Covers Only Gulf Counties Under 500,000

Became lawNeeds review
Rep. Denise Villalobos (R-34)
Details · HB 3093

Big court appeal by a top-20 owner? The disputed value comes off the rate math.

Bracket bill
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 24, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Denise Villalobos (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3091 · 89RSmells

Goodwin’s Per-Barrel Disposal Fee Feeds A New Cleanup Fund

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-47)
Details · HB 3091

1 cent per barrel from the same district, 10 cents from elsewhere. Research gets the money.

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

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of injection wells used to dispose of oil and gas waste; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Energy Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3090 · 89RNo flags

bill extending hearing aid coverage to age 25

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3090

Coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants stretches from 18 to 25.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 468 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3089 · 89RNo flags

bill ending sales tax on repair and remodeling

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Carl H. Tepper (R-84)
Details · HB 3089

Real property repair and remodeling comes off the taxable services list.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3088 · 89RSmells

Orr Bill Lets Parks And Wildlife Skip Competitive Bidding

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Angelia Orr (R-13)
Details · HB 3088

Resale stock comes from vendors of its choosing. The caption skips the bidding waiver.

Carve-out
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 20, 2025

HB 3087 · 89RNo flags

bill letting counties keep sex offenders from child safety zones

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Helen Kerwin (R-58)
Details · HB 3087

Risk level two or three offenders, outside city limits.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2110 by Rep. Burns (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee 10-1 on May 14, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3085 · 89RSmells

Bowers Bill Opens Alcohol Elections To Cities On A 20,000-Acre Lake

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-113)
Details · HB 3085

240,000+ people, two or more counties, a 20,000-acre man-made lake. The caption names no place.

Bracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1694 by Rep. Button (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3080 · 89RNo flags

bill paying for border roads built to monitor trucks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. J. M. Lozano (R-43)
Details · HB 3080

Recipients report spending. The governor’s office keeps up to 5 percent.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding on Apr 14, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3078 · 89RSmells

Darby Bill Lets A Private Operator Set Its Own Fee

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3078

Cold medicine makers pay monthly. The operator sets the amount. Cap: fair and reasonable.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to manufacturer fees for operation of a real-time electronic logging system to track over-the-counter sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or norpseudoephedrine; imposing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Health committee 8-3 on Apr 17, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3077 · 89RNo flags

bill dropping product codes from alcohol sales reports

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 3077

Brewers and distributors stop listing every universal product code each month.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Charlie Geren (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Finance committee.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3074 · 89RNo flags

Bill widening rights for sexual assault victims

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 3074

The state pays up to 30 days of follow-up care after an exam.

DOORSTOP: 5,892 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,892 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 20, 2025

HB 3073 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting when sex counts as without consent

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 3073

The sexual assault offense gets a new list of situations.

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 2696 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3071 · 89RNo flags

bill canceling permits for long-dormant city-trash landfills

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 3071

No waste for 25 years in a row? Permit’s gone.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3070 · 89RNo flags

Dutton Bill Halves Franchise Tax For Opening A Child-Care Center

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3070

One report’s worth, in certain affordable housing. However big the business, however cheap the center!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3542 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3069 · 89RNo flags

bill to weigh customer savings on ERCOT transmission lines

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3069

Long-range rules for projects not needed for reliability. Due September 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2848 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3067 · 89RNo flags

bill keeps impeached officials paid while they wait

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 3067

Suspended from office, full salary until the trial ends.

QUICK READ: 108 WORDS The bill as filed runs 108 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 20, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3064 · 89RNo flags

bill ending property taxes on business equipment and inventory

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 3064

Tangible personal property goes untaxed starting January 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2987 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 123 · 89RSmells

Dutton Bill’s $400 Tutoring Grant Can Cost Districts Funding

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 123

From 2030-2031, districts lose funding when a tutored student still fails the third grade reading test.

Delayed startNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Brandon Creighton (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 7, 2025. Died in the Senate: voted out of the Education K-16 committee 11-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 100 · 89RNo flags

schools can’t use instructional materials the state board rejected

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 100

Covers state funds, free open resources and local money.

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: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 4 · 89RSmells

Suing Districts Can Get A Conservator Ordering Them To Withdraw

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Brad Buckley (R-54)
Details · HB 4

Settled “in a timely manner” per the committee analysis. A board of managers can follow.

Pitch: Speech and lawfareDelayed startThe hole
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.DOORSTOP: 7,100 WORDS The bill as filed runs 7,100 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 20, 2025

HB 3 · 89RSmells

Buckley Voucher Bill Frees Providers From Admissions And Curriculum Rules

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Brad Buckley (R-54)
Details · HB 3

Each child’s account gets about 85 percent of average per-student funding. Providers aren’t state actors.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCarve-out
DOORSTOP: 7,482 WORDS The bill as filed runs 7,482 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 20, 2025

HB 2 · 89RSmells

Buckley School Finance Bill Phases Out Uncertified Teachers, Eventually

Became lawReviewed
Rep. Brad Buckley (R-54)
Details · HB 2

The commissioner can delay the ban until 2029-2030. Math academy training is due by 2030-2031.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesThe holeDelayed start
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.DOORSTOP: 32,862 WORDS The bill as filed runs 32,862 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 20, 2025

SB 1514 · 89RNo flags

bill renewing the five percent yearly electricity cut goal

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1514

Six years starting September 1, 2025.

QUICK READ: 108 WORDS The bill as filed runs 108 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 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1513 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Sets Up Electric Discount Fund, If Lawmakers Fill It

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1513

Eligible customers can be enrolled automatically for a fixed discount. Critical care customers facing shutoff get help.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3078 by Rep. Hernandez (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1509 · 89RNo flags

Bettencourt’s bill ending city regulation in the ETJ

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1509

No ordinances outside city limits, and dozens of laws get edited.

DOORSTOP: 7,095 WORDS The bill as filed runs 7,095 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 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1506 · 89RNo flags

parole panels may set reviews up to five years out

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1506

Any denied inmate, one to five years until the next look.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: the House adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1504 · 89RNo flags

bill letting the Gulf Coast Authority board meet by video

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1504

Monthly meetings become “regularly as necessary.”

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.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 20, 2025

SB 1503 · 89RSmells

Bettencourt Bill’s City-Consent Rule Skips Counties Of 3.3M Or More

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1503

Emergency districts need written city consent within 60 days. Unincorporated land in those counties skips it.

Bracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1776 by Rep. Ed Thompson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1501 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring bond money spent as the ballot said

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1501

Percentages or amounts on the proposition are binding.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1939 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1499 · 89RNo flags

Financial Crimes Intelligence Center coordinator becomes a director

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 1499

Same job, new title. Checks and payment orders join the card cases.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Robert Nichols (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Mary Ann Perez (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1498 · 89RNo flags

bill adding crypto and NFTs to civil asset forfeiture

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 1498

Seized coin goes up? The gain counts as forfeitable proceeds.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Robert Nichols (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Mary Ann Perez (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1497 · 89RNo flags

bill saying card skimmers aren’t wireless communications devices

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 1497

A cell phone still needs a warrant. Skimmers don’t.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Robert Nichols (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Mary Ann Perez (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 110 WORDS The bill as filed runs 110 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1495 · 89RSmells

Schwertner Bill Creates An EV Charging Board That Only Advises

Died in committeeNeeds review
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 1495

9 voting seats, 2 nonvoting. Meets only when called, sets no standard, ends December 1, 2030.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesStudy, task force, commission, report
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: failed to receive a favorable vote in the Delivery of Government Efficiency committee on May 10, 2025.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1494 · 89RNo flags

bill reopening the window to move local elections to November

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1494

Deadline moves from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2026.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.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 20, 2025

SB 1493 · 89RNo flags

bill allowing third brake lights that pulse when braking

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1493

Four or fewer pulses, no more than two seconds.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 772 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1491 · 89RNo flags

Zaffirini Bill Widens Financial Crimes Center Beyond Card Cases

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1491

Checks, wire orders and motor fuel theft join the list. Grants can buy locks, cameras and lights.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2306 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1489 · 89RNo flags

bill making faculty senates advisory only

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1489

Governing boards decide if one exists. No final decisions, no investigations.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on Mar 20, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1488 · 89RSmells

Hall Bill Bans Gain Of Function Research At Colleges Only

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1488

Private labs just file a report. Missing the deadline costs up to $100,000 a day!

The holeDragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1583 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1484 · 89RNo flags

bill saying only true catfish can be called catfish

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1484

Serving Swai? The menu has to say so.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1349 by Rep. Sherman, Sr. (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 9, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 10-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1483 · 89RSmells

Hinojosa Hotel Bill Adds One Unnamed Barrier Island City

Did not passReviewed
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1483

Its traits: on the Gulf, wholly on a barrier island, within 30 miles of Mexico.

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

Bracket bill
STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 4-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 7, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1481 · 89RNo flags

bill adding hydroponic farming to farm property tax rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1481

Crops without soil, taxed like farms and ranches.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3006 by Rep. Hefner (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1480 · 89RNo flags

bill widening the unsecured-load law to any object

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1480

Not just gravel anymore. Anything on the vehicle.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to transporting an unsecured load; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1477 · 89RNo flags

bill giving a franchise tax credit for using E-Verify

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1477

One-time credit after 12 straight months.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 356 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1468 · 89RNo flags

New power plant authority for Texas A&M in Brazos County

Became lawReviewed
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 1468

Regents could build power plants and buy water and sewer systems on university property.

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

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 15, 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 20, 2025

SB 1467 · 89RNo flags

bill sending death records to Level I trauma hospitals

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1467

County, date of birth and full name, at least.

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

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1465 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring life jackets on boats 16 feet or longer

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1465

Everyone on board wears one while the boat is moving.

QUICK READ: 102 WORDS The bill as filed runs 102 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 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1464 · 89RNo flags

bill ending county hearings on some vehicle title refusals

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1464

State refuses, suspends or revokes a title, no county hearing.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (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 20, 2025

SB 1462 · 89RNo flags

bill letting caretaker defendants ask judges to weigh that role

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1462

Judges make written findings on caretaker status before ordering confinement.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 361 by Rep. Senfronia Thompson (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1459 · 89RNo flags

School policies required on student phones and other devices

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1459

Policies would bar personal devices on school property during the school day, with exceptions.

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

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on Apr 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 28 · 89RNo flags

bill banning lottery tickets by phone or app

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 28

No buying, ordering or arranging Texas lottery tickets online for pay.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Feb 27, 2025. Died in the House: left pending in the Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 17 · 89RSmells

Kolkhorst Bill Bars Foreign Buyers Only When A Court Finds Risk

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 17

Proved case by case. Violation found? A receiver sells the property, and the buyer gets the money!

The hole
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate adopted the conference committee report. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 147 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 3 · 89RNo flags

Perry’s bill banning THC hemp products

VetoedInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 3

Edible, drinkable and skin hemp products keep only CBD or CBG.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.”

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SJR 3 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

Passed, sent to the voters
Sen. Joan Huffman (R-17)
Details · SJR 3

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 153 measures filed February 20, 2025 in 89R. 143 bills and joint resolutions, 10 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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