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February 21, 2025

167 filed

HB 3210 · 89RSmells

Olcott E-Verify Bill Starts For Private Employers In 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mike Olcott (R-60)
Details · HB 3210

That’s after the 2026 election. Even then, private employers face no fine.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3846 by Rep. Toth (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3208 · 89RNo flags

bill putting up highway signs for the Koreatown District

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 3208

Signs at Royal Lane and Luna Road exits by September 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2348 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Transportation committee 10-0 on May 1, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3206 · 89RNo flags

bill ending automatic jury sequestration on request

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 3206

Judge needs good cause now. File 10 days before jury selection.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 469 by Rep. Smith (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Apr 29, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3205 · 89RSmells

Housing First Fee Comes With No Amount And No Cap

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3205

Counties of 500,000 or more can add it to certain clerk fees. Nonprofits can get the work.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1482 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3203 · 89RNo flags

bill taking drug test strips out of paraphernalia law

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 3203

Testing kits stop counting as drug paraphernalia.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 987 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3202 · 89RNo flags

Cain’s bill repealing the green job skills fund

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 3202

Subchapter P goes away, fund and training program with it.

QUICK READ: 94 WORDS The bill as filed runs 94 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 21, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3201 · 89RNo flags

bill licensing lottery couriers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 3201

Buy tickets for players? You need a state license now, plus IRS checks.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensing and regulation of lottery couriers by the Texas Lottery Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee on May 6, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3198 · 89RNo flags

landlords must hand over screening rules before the application fee

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones (D-147)
Details · HB 3198

Skip the notice, owe the applicant $500 plus attorney’s fees.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 198 by Sen. Eckhardt (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3196 · 89RSmells

South Padre Island Alone Gets 2,000 Feet Between Project Pieces

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 3196

When water or wetlands get in the way. Plus tax revenue the state would otherwise keep.

Carve-out
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 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Economic Development committee.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3191 · 89RSmells

Child Care Tax Credit Waits Until 2027, After The Election

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-112)
Details · HB 3191

Effective in 2026, usable in 2027. Up to $3,600 per child, $25M a year statewide.

Delayed start
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 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 8-0 on May 2, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3190 · 89RNo flags

bill capping teacher workdays at 510 minutes

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3190

Districts of innovation lose the class size opt-out too.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3188 · 89RSmells

SNAP Junk Food Ban Lets Milk Chocolate Back In

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HB 3188

Exempt: anything that “contains plant protein sources.” Chips and cookies are made from plant ingredients!

The hole
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 346 by Sen. Middleton (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3187 · 89RSmells

Shaheen Transportation Bill Is Built For DART, Per The Committee

Did not passNeeds review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 3187

Caption: regional transportation authorities. Bill: one kind, whose cities keep up to 25% of transit tax.

Bracket bill
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 Transportation committee 9-2 on May 6, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3184 · 89RNo flags

bill letting cities and counties set a local minimum wage

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 3184

Local wages above the state minimum, for private employers.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 193 by Rep. Ortega (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3183 · 89RSmells

Black Caucus Picks Seven Of Nine On New Heritage Commission

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 3183

Plus its own account in the general revenue fund, until a 2037 sunset.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 194 by Sen. Miles (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3177 · 89RSmells

Anchía Bill Makes Dallas Inspector General Investigators Peace Officers

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 3177

The new police status applies to investigators of the Dallas inspector general.

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

Carve-out
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 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 Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3176 · 89RNo flags

bill banning mRNA products for communicable diseases

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 3176

No making, selling or handing out products developed using mRNA.

QUICK READ: 128 WORDS The bill as filed runs 128 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 21, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3174 · 89RSmells

Needle Exchange Pilot Bill Adds Registration And Needle Fees

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 3174

Counties and hospital districts can register providers. Needle fees are capped at 150 percent of cost.

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

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1403 by Rep. Moody (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3172 · 89RNo flags

Gates Bill Opens Religious Land To Apartments, No Rezoning

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Gary Gates (R-28)
Details · HB 3172

At least 40 feet and three stories, no parking required. Cities can be sued, immunity waived.

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

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3171 · 89RNo flags

bill on prevailing-wage rules for fire fighters

Did not passInitial review
Rep. John Lujan (R-118)
Details · HB 3171

City charters or bargaining agreements can satisfy the state rule.

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

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3170 · 89RSmells

Cain’s $10K Legal Fee Cap Ends At A Board Vote

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 3170

Fees hit 80 percent, and the board settles or votes to spend past the cap.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2510 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3166 · 89RNo flags

bill letting courts shorten prison sentences on prosecutor request

Did not passInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 3166

Even below the minimum, but only if the prosecutor files.

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 Criminal Jurisprudence committee 7-4 on May 12, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3164 · 89RNo flags

bill giving runoff candidates two more days to withdraw

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 3164

Top finisher drops out, third place takes the runoff spot.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2013 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3162 · 89RNo flags

bill allowing an electronic system for mail ballots

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 3162

Eligible voters get, mark and print ballots through an approved system.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3159 (Vetoed) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3161 · 89RNo flags

bill adding an eight percent option to city retirement contributions

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Denise Villalobos (R-34)
Details · HB 3161

Eight percent joins the existing options.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3441 by Rep. Hunter (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3155 · 89RNo flags

bill making landlords list every fee up front

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 3155

Pest control, trash, parking, pet and technology package fees, with dollar amounts.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3154 · 89RSmells

Wise Water District Can Issue Bonds Without A Public Vote

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Andy Hopper (R-64)
Details · HB 3154

Subdistricts skip the confirmation election too. It can’t levy property taxes, though.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to the creation, powers, duties, and financing of the Wise Regional Water District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; creating a criminal offense.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Natural Resources committee 8-3 on Apr 24, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and failed. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3153 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring background checks for workers around children

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Helen Kerwin (R-58)
Details · HB 3153

Youth homes, detention centers and shelters check records and past employers.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3872 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3151 · 89RNo flags

bill speeding Medicaid credentialing for health center providers

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Lacey Hull (R-138)
Details · HB 3151

New providers at contracted health centers qualify with the paperwork.

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

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3150 · 89RSmells

Medicare Equipment Cap Of 115% Bends For A Signature

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 3150

Sign, prepay, and the cap is gone. Suppliers could 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 21, 2025

HB 3146 · 89RNo flags

bill cleaning up laws on administrative hearings

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Benjamin Bumgarner (R-63)
Details · HB 3146

Agencies get tidier rules for working with the hearings office.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Benjamin Bumgarner (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 21, 2025

HB 3145 · 89RSmells

Homeless ‘Services’ Grants Pay For Security And Sanitation

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3145

DPS money for improvement districts, and only where the unsheltered count tops 500.

Caption mismatchBracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1557 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3142 · 89RNo flags

bill widening who can serve as a school marshal

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 3142

Veterans, active duty military and retired peace officers can volunteer.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4470 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Education K-16 committee.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3135 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a specialty license plate for retired firefighters

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. John T. Smithee (R-86)
Details · HB 3135

Former volunteer and paid firefighters both qualify.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author John T. Smithee (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 140 WORDS The bill as filed runs 140 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 21, 2025

HB 5 · 89RSmells

Craddick Dementia Bill Builds A $3B Grant Fund

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Tom Craddick (R-82)
Details · HB 5

Up to $300M a year for universities, hospitals and private companies, if voters approve.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.DOORSTOP: 9,287 WORDS The bill as filed runs 9,287 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 21, 2025

HJR 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 and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

Died in committee
Rep. Tom Craddick (R-82)
Details · HJR 3

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1562 · 89RNo flags

veterans benefits poster for workplaces with 50 or more

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1562

Hung in a conspicuous spot all employees can reach.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3483 by Rep. Turner (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Veteran Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1556 · 89RSmells

Hotel Tax Bill Describes One City By Its Lake

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1556

The new entry: a city of 7,000-plus “that contains Lake Marble Falls.” One place.

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 6, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1555 · 89RNo flags

TxDOT grant program for railroad grade separation projects

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 1555

pays to split railroads from local roads and pedestrian crossings.

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

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1554 · 89RNo flags

alcohol tax credit for donating spent grain to farms

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1554

8 cents a dry pound, up to $30,000 a year. Compost counts.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1553 · 89RNo flags

hotel tax for the county with the Guadalupe River headwaters

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1553

Commissioners can levy it. Cities with their own hotel tax are out.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 4-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Placed on the local & uncontested calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1552 · 89RNo flags

bill changes how fast growth gets counted for school funding

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1552

Six-year growth above 250 students, or top-quarter recent growth.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2122 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1550 · 89RNo flags

school CPR lessons must cover defibrillators too

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1550

Hands-on practice becomes required for all CPR instruction.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1547 · 89RNo flags

bill changes clerk fees for electronic copies of deeds

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1547

Goodbye flat $1-per-document fee. Public information cost rules set the price.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Angelia Orr (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1545 · 89RSmells

Hinojosa Bill’s Free Firefighter Exams Wait Until February 1, 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1545

Yearly cancer, heart and lung screening. That date lands after the November 3, 2026 election.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1626 by Sen. LaMantia (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1544 · 89RNo flags

bill adding an eight percent TMRS contribution option

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1544

Cities get one more employee rate to choose.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3441 by Rep. Hunter (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1543 · 89RNo flags

bill adding rhabdomyolysis to school safety training

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1543

Coaches and sponsors learn to recognize it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 979 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1542 · 89RNo flags

Bettencourt Bill Gives County Registrars Three Strikes On Voter Rolls

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1542

Third violation: the secretary of state takes over the rolls, and it’s a Class A misdemeanor.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to maintaining the accuracy of information contained within the statewide voter registration system; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1538 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a registered court recorder category

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1538

Digital recording equipment instead of shorthand.

DOORSTOP: 5,741 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,741 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 25, 2025. Died in the House: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1537 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting the rule for interpreters in criminal cases

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1537

Appointed under the Government Code’s interpreter rules.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 30, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor John T. Smithee (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1535 · 89RNo flags

bill creating an advanced nuclear energy workforce program

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1535

Texas Workforce Commission sets it up by rule.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Angie Chen Button (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1534 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Bill Orders A Health Physics Report, Expires In 2027

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1534

Due December 1, 2026, after the election. Nothing changes on the ground beyond the study.

Study, task force, commission, report
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Stan Lambert (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1531 · 89RSmells

Paying Taxes By Debit? Collectors Can Add Up To 5 Percent

Did not passReviewed
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1531

Bank transfers and ACH too. Counties under 120,000 get until the 2027 tax year.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesDelayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1608 by Rep. Shine (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Ways & Means committee 12-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1529 · 89RNo flags

police and fire DROP credits stretch to 20 years

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 1529

Up from 10. Hit the old limit? Credits restart, but no back credit.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2590 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1528 · 89RNo flags

bill reimbursing protective services workers for property clients damage

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 1528

Paid from money the department already has.

QUICK READ: 121 WORDS The bill as filed runs 121 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).STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Health & Human Services committee 8-0 on Apr 24, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on Apr 30, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1527 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting police and fire pension funding rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 1527

A fixed dollar schedule through 2054. City payments capped through 2029.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Mar 31, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1524 · 89RNo flags

bill barring foster homes from listing weapon types

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1524

Agencies can’t make foster homes list their firearms.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1229 by Rep. Cody Harris (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1522 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting rules for continuing care retirement communities

Became law, effective Jan 1, 2026Initial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1522

Entrance fees, escrow agents and promised care all get new rules.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Charles Perry (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Toni Rose (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1519 · 89RNo flags

Campbell Bill Requires State Permits For ERCOT Battery Sites

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1519

Spaced to limit fire spread, placed so a fire won’t block a neighborhood’s only road.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the issuance by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a permit for the installation of certain electric energy storage equipment or facilities; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1518 · 89RSmells

Schwertner Hotel Bill Lifts Spending Limits For One Unnamed City

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 1518

Which city? See Section 351.152(10). Cities of 175,000 or more are exempt too.

Bracket bill
QUICK READ: 133 WORDS The bill as filed runs 133 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 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1516 · 89RNo flags

Johnson Bill Lets Anti-SLAPP Winners Collect Fees They Didn’t Pay

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1516

The word incurred comes out. Free lawyer? The defendant still collects reasonable fees.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1843 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1515 · 89RNo flags

bill wiping records for misdemeanors that are no longer offenses

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1515

Conduct decriminalized and sentence finished? Records go.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 84 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 18 · 89RNo flags

Hughes Bill Defunds Libraries That Host Cross-Dressing Story Events

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 18

Host one, lose state and local funding for the next fiscal year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1601 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Mar 19, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the State Affairs committee 9-5, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 167 measures filed February 21, 2025 in 89R. 136 bills and joint resolutions, 31 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM CST.

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

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

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