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HB 3356 · 89RSmells
February 25, 2025
180 filed
HB 3355 · 89RNo flags
bill widening Medicaid electronic visit verification choices
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3355
Any alternative system can be approved. Providers get 90 days to switch.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3354 · 89RNo flags
Bill naming part of Highway 11 for Samuel T. Castle
Companion SB 1369 became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3354
Markers go up along the route in Morris County.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3353 · 89RSmells
Injury Lawsuit Shield For Road Contractors Expands Past TxDOT
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3353
The committee analysis says “public safety.” Road defect hurt you? A compliant contractor “is not liable.”
STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 6-5 on Apr 9, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3352 · 89RNo flags
bill adding work zone safety to driver education
Companion SB 1366 became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3352
Every driver ed and driving safety course gets a work zone lesson.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3351 · 89RNo flags
King Bill Lets TEA Commission Its Own Peace Officers
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3351
Safety exemptions expire after five years. Parents get safety resources three times a year.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3350 · 89RNo flags
Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District vacancy bill
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3350
The board stops picking replacements. Seats get filled the original way.
QUICK READ: 122 WORDS The bill as filed runs 122 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).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Natural Resources committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3349 · 89RNo flags
Tepper Bill Gives Small Towns Up To 12.5x State Match
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3349
Places under 50,000 get up to 12.5x their local money, big cities 6.25. Olympic fund? Abolished.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Economic Development committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3348 · 89RSmells
Patterson Bill Lets Very Few Counties Charge Hospitals Up To 6%
Became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3348
Over 900,000 people, no hospital district, two neighbors of 2M or more each.
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: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3347 · 89RSmells
Noble Employment Bill Also Bars Listed People From School Events
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3347
A listed parent can’t “be present at a sponsored event.” Investigation files go confidential too.
DOORSTOP: 6,062 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,062 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 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3346 · 89RNo flags
Reynolds Bill Fast-Tracks Home Solar Hookups Under 50 Kilowatts
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3346
ERCOT’s pooled small power pilot goes permanent. EV owners can sell stored power back to the grid.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3345 · 89RNo flags
bill widening which counties may raise a vehicle registration fee
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3345
Up to a $20 cap. The new group has no population limit.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 992 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3344 · 89RSmells
Curry Reroofing Bill Lets Unlicensed Roofers Keep Replacing Roofs
Did not passNeeds reviewDetails · HB 3344
Their only rule: don’t use the title “licensed reroofing contractor.” Contract duties bind only the licensed.
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to the regulation and licensing of reroofing contractors by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 7-1 on Apr 30, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3343 · 89RNo flags
Bill sets family violence call duties for officers
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3343
Officers separate people and interview the possible victim away from the suspect.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2097 by Rep. Manuel (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3342 · 89RNo flags
bill adjusting school attendance counts for unsafe campus days
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3342
A power outage over an hour counts. Funding follows attendance.
QUICK READ: 105 WORDS The bill as filed runs 105 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 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3341 · 89RNo flags
bill giving parents a copy of school emergency procedures
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3341
Districts hand it over in writing each school year.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3340 · 89RNo flags
cities may set rent control for people 65 or older
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3340
Cities may pass the ordinance. Only for people 65 or older.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2910 by Rep. Jarvis Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3339
Report due September 1, 2026. Nothing changes in care on the ground.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1664 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3338 · 89RNo flags
bill barring concrete plant permits near schools in unzoned areas
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3338
No air permit within five miles of a school, day care or hospital.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3337
Once a year becomes twice a year. Building owners pay the fees.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3336 · 89RSmells
Spent Grain Earns Alcohol Makers Up To $30,000 In Tax Credits
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3336
The committee analysis calls it “modest but meaningful.” That’s 8 cents a dry pound!
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 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: voted out of the State Affairs committee 10-0, no floor vote.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3335 · 89RNo flags
bill letting counties donate surplus property to charities
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3335
No need to prove nobody would bid first.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Local Government committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3334 · 89RNo flags
bill adding wildfire checks before well transfers
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3334
Complained-about wells need an inspection, a fix and a sign-off first.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Natural Resources committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3333 · 89RSmells
Devil’s River Discharge Ban Still Lets Cities Get New Permits
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs reviewDetails · HB 3333
Private sewage plants can’t get new permits. Cities and river authorities can, into the same waters.
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the House concurred in the Senate amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3332 · 89RSmells
Maverick County Mobility Authority Skips The Usual State Approval
Did not passReviewedDetails · HB 3332
Three directors, picked by the commissioners court, plus a registration fee. Only if voters approve an amendment.
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to the creation of the Maverick County Regional Mobility Authority; authorizing a fee.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3331 · 89RSmells
Perez Steel Bill Lets Trucks Run 90,000 Pounds For $1,200
Died in committeeReviewedDetails · HB 3331
Steel also joins the overweight-axle defense that used to cover only farm and timber loads.
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the operation of vehicles transporting steel; authorizing a fee.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on Apr 22, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3330
Police agencies count as “the state” now. Defense must ask in writing.
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Apr 22, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3329 · 89RNo flags
Patterson’s bill waiving license fees for veterans 65 and up
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3329
Free hunting and fishing licenses for honorably discharged veterans 65 or older.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3328 · 89RNo flags
Allen Bill Makes School Committees Gatekeepers Of Special Education Accounts
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3328
Account money buys only what the student’s admission, review, and dismissal committee approves. Families lose open choice.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4813 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3327 · 89RNo flags
Hefner Bill Repeals An Affirmative Defense In Harmful Material Cases
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3327
Section 43.24(c) of the Penal Code goes, for conduct on or after September 1, 2025.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 869 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3326 · 89RNo flags
Allen’s bill on loan forgiveness for adjunct instructors
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3326
Each credit hour counts as 3.35 hours. Hit 30 and you’re full-time.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4935 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3325 · 89RNo flags
Allen’s bill barring enrollment denials over student history
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3325
Districts can’t refuse students over juvenile or disciplinary history.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1626 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3324 · 89RNo flags
FM 3535 named Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3324
Markers go up between FM 1520 and U.S. Highway 271.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3323
Ballots get counted continuously until every ballot is counted.
STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Elections committee 6-2 on Apr 14, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3322 · 89RNo flags
Harris Bill Lets More 25-Acre Owners Exit Water Utility Areas
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3322
Counties two steps from a 1.2M county qualify. Owners can offer to pay off the federal loan.
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Natural Resources committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3321 · 89RNo flags
Oliverson’s bill banning certain facility fees
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3321
No facility fees off the main campus or for routine office visits.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3320
Members share the pool’s debts. A private board operates it under state supervision.
Corrected Nov 1, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (engrossed) reads: “relating to a property and casualty self-insurance pool for certain religious institutions; authorizing fees; providing administrative penalties.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: voted out of the Business & Commerce committee 10-1, no floor vote.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3319 · 89RSmells
Morales Shaw Constable Bill Covers Only Counties Over 3.3M
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3319
A new commission sets hiring and firing rules. Ignore its subpoena: up to 30 days in jail.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1308 by Rep. Perez (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee 7-1 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3318 · 89RNo flags
King Bill Opens A State Path To Custom Experimental Treatments
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3318
Built from the patient’s genetic profile. State officials can’t block it. No insurer has to pay.
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4059 (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 25, 2025
HB 3317 · 89RNo flags
Hefner’s bill limiting how benefit managers treat pharmacies
Companion SB 1236 became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3317
New limits on audits, contract changes, fees and network participation.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3316 · 89RNo flags
bill renaming the water fund advisory committee
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3316
New name, and the resiliency fund committee gets abolished.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3315 · 89RNo flags
Harris’s bill letting the Texas water fund feed flood infrastructure
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3315
The flood infrastructure fund joins the accounts the water board can fill.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3314 · 89RSmells
Harris Energy Efficiency Bill Gives One Insulation Type A Pass
Died in committeeNeeds reviewDetails · HB 3314
Only air-impermeable insulation qualifies, at R-20 or R-26. Cities can’t demand more for those homes.
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs committee on Apr 14, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3313 · 89RNo flags
Holt’s bill setting a minimum font for ad disclosures
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3313
Paid-for-by lines in type no smaller than 9 points.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3312 · 89RNo flags
Swanson Bill Stretches Special Education Video Storage To 12 Months
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3312
Up from three. Involved parents and employees can view it as many times as they want.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Education committee 15-0 on May 9, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3311 · 89RNo flags
Swanson’s bill moving child support up in estate payments
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3311
Past-due child support jumps to Class 3, mortgages drop to Class 4.
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 Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 7-4 on Apr 28, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 12, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3310 · 89RSmells
McLaughlin Noise Bill Needs Neighbors Over 2M And Under 1,000
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3310
The county itself must be under 50,000 people. Oil and gas, chemical manufacturing and fireworks are exempt.
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt noise regulations; creating a criminal offense; authorizing fees.”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 25, 2025
HB 3309 · 89RNo flags
Canales Bill Widens Traffic Camera Ban, Except In Work Zones
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3309
The ban reaches every traffic law. Work zone cameras need signs and an officer writing the ticket.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3308 · 89RNo flags
Geren’s bill letting rodeo foundations run charitable raffles
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3308
Rodeo organizations now count as professional sports teams.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3307 · 89RNo flags
Noble’s bill on continuing education for appraisal arbitrators
Became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3307
Changes the renewal education rule for property tax arbitrators.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3306 · 89RNo flags
Dean Bill Lets Utilities Make Contractors Cover Utility Negligence
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3306
The Texas rule voiding such terms no longer reaches utility construction, maintenance or tree-trimming contracts.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Business & Commerce committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3305 · 89RSmells
Richardson Bill Stacks Three Population Tests For A 2030 Extension
Died in committeeNeeds reviewDetails · HB 3305
1M-plus county, holding part of a 1M-plus city, beside a 2.5M-plus county. Others keep two years.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Local Government committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3304 · 89RNo flags
Lowe Bill Bars Every Government Body From Requiring Any Vaccine
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3304
Schools and day cares can no longer demand shot records. Hospitals may only encourage staff vaccines.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 304 by Sen. Hall (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3303 · 89RNo flags
Button’s bill exempting exotic animals from sales tax
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3303
Exotic animals join the farm and ranch exemption list.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3302 · 89RNo flags
Bridge on FM 852 named for Petty Officer Billy Machen
Companion SB 1422 became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3302
The bridge over Lake Gilmer in Upshur County gets markers at each end.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3301 · 89RSmells
Reynolds’s $10M School Fund Has To Invest In Cryptocurrencies
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3301
Caption: tax relief and pre-K. Bill: “cryptocurrencies,” overriding the normal state investment rules.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3300 · 89RSmells
Reynolds Modernization Bill Orders A Study And Changes Nothing Else
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3300
One comptroller report, due December 1, 2026. No agency cut, merged or ordered to act.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3299 · 89RNo flags
bill narrowing the building products preemption to homes
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3299
Commercial buildings drop out, so cities can regulate those products.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3298 · 89RNo flags
bill widening notice on concrete batch plant permits
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3298
County judges and city leaders hear about hearings and the final decision too.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3297 · 89RNo flags
Reynolds’s bill creating the Texas prekindergarten fund
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3297
New account, with TEA handing money to districts running pre-K.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3296 · 89RSmells
Reynolds Civic Education Bill Limits Grants To Historically Black Colleges
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3296
Caption: a civic education consortium. Bill: only historically black colleges can join, and get the grants.
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Higher Education committee on Apr 15, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3295 · 89RNo flags
bill to repeal certain DEI requirements at public colleges
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3295
Section 51.3525 goes away. Right away, with a 2/3rds vote.
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 25, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3294 · 89RNo flags
bill making it an offense to blow into someone’s interlock
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3294
Both the driver who asks and the friend who blows.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2915 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3293 · 89RSmells
Border Counties With A 500,000-Plus City Get School Power Discounts
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3293
Schools and local governments get the college rate discount. Homeowners can’t be billed for it.
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs committee on Apr 2, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3292 · 89RNo flags
Metcalf’s bill banning ultraprocessed food in public schools
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3292
Eleven listed additives out, including titanium dioxide and artificial dyes.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3291 · 89RSmells
Hefner Bill Lifts Property Tax Off Businesses Leasing City-Backed Projects
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3291
Caption: public purpose designation. Bill: the tenant’s leasehold or possessory interest goes untaxed.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3290 · 89RNo flags
Bell’s bill on how long owners hold construction retainage
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3290
Changes the holding period for the 10 percent reserved for lien claimants.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 9-0 on Apr 25, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3289 · 89RNo flags
Bell’s bill narrowing “good faith dispute” in construction payments
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3289
A fight over some other contract no longer justifies holding payment.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee on Apr 15, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3288 · 89RNo flags
Bell’s bill on withholding construction trust funds
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3288
Holding funds over a different contract’s dispute counts as misapplying them.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 9-0 on Apr 25, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3287 · 89RSmells
Bell Construction Bill Lets Trustees Off Unless They Meant It
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3287
Damages only with intent. Skipping the 10 percent holdback on houses up to four units isn’t misuse.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1963 by Rep. Leach (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 9-0 on Apr 25, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3286 · 89RNo flags
Cain’s bill repealing the commission on uniform state laws
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3286
Chapter 329 goes, and the commission with it.
QUICK READ: 48 WORDS The bill as filed runs 48 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 25, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3285 · 89RSmells
Hefner Smart Devices Bill Counts Service Providers As Operators
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3285
Provide “physical or digital services” to a user? You owe an app. No penalty, though.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5300 by Rep. Morales Shaw (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3284
Seven unpaid members, a report by November 1, 2026, lights out December 31. No law changes.
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, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3283 · 89RSmells
Bowers Bill Opens A Mission-Sized Exception In The DEI Ban
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3283
New mission line, new exception. Label the office mission work and it keeps running.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3282 · 89RNo flags
Dutton’s bill limiting when the state ends parental rights
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3282
Mainly after 15 of the last 22 months in state care.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4855 by Rep. Campos (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 9-1 on May 8, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3281
Beyond a reasonable doubt replaces clear and convincing evidence.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4866 by Rep. Campos (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 10-0 on May 1, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3280 · 89RNo flags
Anchía’s bill extending police and fire DROP credit years
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3280
DROP credits run up to 20 years instead of 10.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4653 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3279 · 89RSmells
Dutton’s Tax Break Sunset Needs A Constitutional Amendment First
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3279
Named breaks expire two years after a final report. Earliest: late 2028.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 953 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3278 · 89RNo flags
McLaughlin Bill Bars State Incentives For Solar And Wind
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3278
Caption: “incentives for” solar and wind. Bill: a ban on them, through the 90th Legislature’s regular session.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3277 · 89RNo flags
Perez’s bill raising the school basic allotment
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3277
$6,160 to $7,500 per student, then up with inflation yearly.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3276 · 89RNo flags
Noble’s bill widening bars on juvenile officer certification
Companion SB 1437 became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3276
Covers contractors, volunteers and local staff, not just fired department employees.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3275 · 89RNo flags
bill barring city minimum parking rules for commercial buildings
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3275
Cities can’t require a minimum number of spaces.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3274 · 89RSmells
Hefner Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Going To Court
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3274
Sworn complaint, notice to vacate, owner back in, for a fee. Sheriff isn’t liable for lost property.
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 25, 2025
HB 3273 · 89RSmells
Bill Makes Renting Out Someone Else’s Home A First-Degree Felony
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3273
The bill expects overlap. Prosecutors use this section or “the other law, but not both.”
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to limitations on certain suits to recover real property held by another in adverse possession; the unauthorized sale, rental, lease, or advertisement for sale, rental, or lease of real property; and the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3272 · 89RNo flags
Geren’s bill banning drones over spaceports
Companion SB 1197 became lawInitial reviewDetails · HB 3272
Spaceports join airports and military installations on the no-drone list.
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.”
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3271 · 89RNo flags
Noble Bill Lets Inspector General Share Info With Anyone It Authorizes
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3271
Outside expert contracts skip competitive bidding. Medicaid provider fingerprint checks stay barred unless federal law requires them.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3270
New windows include Memorial Day and Diwali. More fireworks!
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3269 · 89RNo flags
Guillen’s bill creating a kidney disease resource center
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3269
One-stop info on screenings, transplants and trials, in English and Spanish.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1876 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Health committee 8-4 on Apr 28, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3268 · 89RNo flags
Bill narrowing a reason to deny victims’ compensation awards
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3268
The activity must also be related to the harm.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Appropriations committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3267 · 89RNo flags
Davis’s bill widening the self-defense presumption
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3267
Covers any place you’re lawfully present, not just home, car or work.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3266 · 89RNo flags
bill barring school fees for late drop-offs and pickups
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3266
Late? Districts can’t charge you for it.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HB 3265
Drug makers can’t limit 340B deliveries or demand claims data first.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Insurance committee 5-2 on Apr 24, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3264 · 89RNo flags
Howard’s bill adding firearm safety to school health classes
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3264
State board adds firearm safety to required health standards.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3263 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3263 · 89RSmells
Turner Methane Bill Orders Repairs Or Shutdowns Within 30 Days
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3263
Caption: monitoring. Bill: emission standards, permits, and a repair-or-shutdown order. Up to $2M a year.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3262 · 89RNo flags
Lowe’s bill requiring two-thirds voter approval for bonds
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3262
Two-thirds replaces simple majority for local debt elections.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3261 · 89RNo flags
Johnson’s bill expanding record sealing eligibility
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · HB 3261
More people can ask a judge to seal records, sooner.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4362 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 7, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3260 · 89RNo flags
bill letting the Texas Workforce Commission define apprenticeships for grants
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · HB 3260
TWC decides what qualifies, not the U.S. Department of Labor.
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4390 by Rep. Button (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 3259 · 89RSmells
Tepper Hotel Tax Bill Makes Opt-Outs Wait Until September 2027
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · HB 3259
Cities and counties of 400,000 or fewer swap event funding for a 4 percent hotel tax check.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HB 22 · 89RNo flags
all intangible personal property goes fully tax exempt
Became law, effective Jan 1, 2026Initial reviewDetails · HB 22
Stocks and contracts, no local property tax. The exception is deleted.
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HCR 87 · 89RNot graded
Designating Amarillo as the official Ranch Rodeo Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Died in committeeDetails · HCR 87
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HJR 156 · 89RNot graded
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Died in committeeDetails · HJR 156
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 383
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 382 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Dallas Independent School District Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 382
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 381 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 381
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 380 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Texas Black Nurses Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 380
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 379 · 89RNot graded
Honoring Hargie Faye Savoy for her service to the Port Arthur community.
AdoptedDetails · HR 379
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 378 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 27, 2025, as YMCA Texas Youth and Government Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 378
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 377 · 89RNot graded
Congratulating Elaine Mingus on being named the United States of America's Mrs. Texas 2025.
AdoptedDetails · HR 377
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 376
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 375
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 374 · 89RNot graded
Congratulating students from Jack Yates High School for advancing to the finals at the 2025 UIL Young Filmmakers Festival.
AdoptedDetails · HR 374
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 373 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 25, 2025, as Texas Association of Charitable Clinics Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 373
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 372 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Make Texans Healthy Again Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 372
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 371 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Urban League Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 371
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 370 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Houston Black American Democrats Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 370
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 369 · 89RNot graded
In memory of Israeli citizens Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz.
AdoptedDetails · HR 369
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 368
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 367
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 366 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Grand Prairie Day at the State Capitol.
AdoptedDetails · HR 366
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 365 · 89RNot graded
Providing for the display of the Ten Commandments in the house chamber.
Died in committeeDetails · HR 365
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 364
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 363 · 89RNot graded
Congratulating Midway ISD on its impressive showing in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings.
AdoptedDetails · HR 363
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 362
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 361
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
HR 360 · 89RNot graded
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Halff, a full-service infrastructure consulting firm.
AdoptedDetails · HR 360
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · HR 359
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1645 · 89RSmells
Perry Study Bill Mines 50 Years Of Texas Health Data
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1645
Report due September 1, 2026. No policy attached, and the Act expires January 1, 2027.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1644 · 89RNo flags
insurers using credit scores must refresh them
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · SB 1644
No older than 90 days, at least every 36 months.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1643 · 89RNo flags
home and auto rate swings over 10 percent need approval
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1643
Up or down, the commissioner signs off first.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the House: left pending in the Insurance committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1642 · 89RSmells
Schwertner Bill Swaps The Insurance Commissioner For A Three-Member Commission
Died in committeeReviewedDetails · SB 1642
Staggered six-year terms, one seat for consumer advocacy, and a new executive director.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the House: left pending in the Insurance committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1641 · 89RNo flags
Zaffirini Bill Makes 25-Megawatt Customers Prove They’re Likely To Show Up
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1641
Proof can be a land lease or a deposit. ERCOT can’t plan lines around unverified loads.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1640 · 89RNo flags
bill rewrites whose criminal history Medicaid checks can pull
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · SB 1640
Applies to the commission and its inspector general.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SB 1639
Caption: “certain electric generators.” Bill: every source but gas and coal. The money funds teacher raises.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4955 by Rep. Leo-Wilson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1638 · 89RNo flags
Bill expands care and support for sexual assault survivors
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1638
Follow-up care for 30 days. Nurse certifications run three years.
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 25, 2025
SB 1637 · 89RNo flags
deadly conduct exception for on-duty peace officers
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · SB 1637
If they reasonably believed it was justified under 9.31, 9.32 or 9.33.
BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 1 day before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1636 · 89RNo flags
no bond debt tax money for deferred maintenance
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1636
Interest and sinking tax pays off bonds, period.
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).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on Apr 8, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1635 · 89RNo flags
coastal school districts deduct storm insurance from recapture
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1635
Windstorm and hail costs come off what goes to the state.
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on Apr 15, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1634 · 89RNo flags
State recognition for the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1634
The tribe becomes officially state-recognized.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 231 by Sen. Hinojosa (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1633 · 89RNo flags
tax break for rainwater and graywater systems, county’s call
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1633
The county votes, every taxing unit follows. Without a voter-approved amendment, nothing.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 20, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Ways & Means committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1632 · 89RNo flags
courthouse parking garages for counties down to 40,000 people
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1632
The cutoff drops from 150,000.
QUICK READ: 93 WORDS The bill as filed runs 93 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 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1631 · 89RNo flags
workforce program for the advanced nuclear energy industry
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1631
Curriculum for nuclear welding and reactor operations. A report every year.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1630 · 89RNo flags
grand jurors get training, and no second tries on refusals
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1630
Unless prosecutors bring new material evidence.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1258 by Rep. Senfronia Thompson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1629 · 89RNo flags
Perry Bill Lets Water Board Buy Water Rights From Outside Texas
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1629
New-water-supply money can flow to the water bank. Desalination and new reservoirs qualify.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1628 · 89RNo flags
no criminal history question on first public job applications
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1628
Background looks wait until the person is otherwise qualified.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1976 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1627 · 89RNo flags
bill keeping Texas patients’ data in the United States
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1627
Pharmacy benefit managers can’t store or process it offshore.
QUICK READ: 92 WORDS The bill as filed runs 92 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 25, 2025
SB 1626 · 89RSmells
Hughes Censorship Bill Offers $100K, Except For The Newsfeed
Did not passReviewedDetails · SB 1626
The feed where posts get ranked sits outside the law. Covered platforms now need 65M users.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 28, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the State Affairs committee 8-5, no floor vote.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1625 · 89RNo flags
water systems must report cyber incidents to the state
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · SB 1625
Ransomware and data leaks get reported immediately.
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Nathan Johnson (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Trent Ashby (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 16, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Natural Resources committee 9-0, no floor vote.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1624 · 89RNo flags
Texas Water Bank and Trust can hold rights for conservation
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1624
Not just environmental needs anymore.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: left pending in the Natural Resources committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1623 · 89RNo flags
groundwater rights get a route into the Texas Water Trust
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1623
Local groundwater districts get a sign-off when it happens.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1622 · 89RNo flags
ticket sellers must show the full price up front
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1622
All service charges and surcharges in the listing.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1621 · 89RNo flags
Child sexual abuse material law covers AI-made images
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · SB 1621
Realistic computer-made images of children get separate offense levels.
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1620 · 89RNo flags
apprenticeship pilot to grow the number of forensic scientists
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · SB 1620
Accredited labs sponsor apprentices. Pilot shuts off September 1, 2030.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1619 · 89RNo flags
epinephrine nasal sprays join auto-injectors in state law
Became lawInitial reviewDetails · SB 1619
“Epinephrine auto-injector” becomes “epinephrine delivery device” everywhere.
INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 19, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).DOORSTOP: 6,798 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,798 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 25, 2025
SB 1618 · 89RNo flags
colonia home buyers can get the contract in Spanish
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1618
Executory contract buyers just have to ask.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1617 · 89RSmells
Childcare Fund’s Own Setup Section Says It’s For State Parks
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · SB 1617
Caption: childcare. Bill: “the creation and improvement of state parks.”
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025. Never referred to a committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1616 · 89RNo flags
bill changes how Medicaid plans claw back overpayments
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1616
Managed care companies face new limits on recoupment.
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1615 · 89RNo flags
holding trust funds over another contract’s dispute is misapplication
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1615
Construction trustees can’t divert money over an unrelated fight.
QUICK READ: 139 WORDS The bill as filed runs 139 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 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1614 · 89RNo flags
no withholding payment over a different construction contract
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1614
A “good faith dispute” has to be about this job.
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 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1613 · 89RNo flags
gifted and talented funding cap goes to ten percent
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1613
Five percent of attendance becomes ten percent.
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 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1612 · 89RSmells
Johnson Trust Fund Bill Shields Owners Who Never Set Aside Retainage
Did not passInitial reviewDetails · SB 1612
The 10% retainage becomes trust money. No damages for skipping it unless the owner meant to cheat.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1963 by Rep. Leach (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 10-0, then taken up on the floor on May 23, 2025 and postponed on May 26, 2025.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1611 · 89RSmells
Kolkhorst Lost Pines Bill Blesses Payments Already Collected
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1611
Caption: fees. Bill: past mitigation payments too, “ratified, confirmed, and validated.” The 17-cent cap is gone!
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1610 · 89RNo flags
Committed Predators Face 25-To-Life For Any New Felony
Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial reviewDetails · SB 1610
Possessing nicotine in a commitment facility is a new offense. Contractors get immunity and free state lawyers!
BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 1 day before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DOORSTOP: 11,129 WORDS The bill as filed runs 11,129 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).
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1609 · 89RSmells
Paxton Compact Bill Binds Texas To A New National Commission
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1609
A multistate commission writes binding rules, assesses Texas and can sue member states.
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2544 by Rep. Campos (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SB 1608 · 89RNo flags
mental health admission physicals must be in person
Died in committeeInitial reviewDetails · SB 1608
Administrators make sure the exam happens face to face.
GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 12, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Health committee.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SB 1607
One more district court, one more judge, starting January 1, 2026.
QUICK READ: 96 WORDS The bill as filed runs 96 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 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SCR 20 · 89RNot graded
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Thursday, February 27, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Did not passDetails · SCR 20
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SJR 60 · 89RNot graded
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
Died in committeeDetails · SJR 60
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
SJR 59 · 89RNot graded
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.
Passed, sent to the votersDetails · SJR 59
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
SJR 58 · 89RNot graded
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Died in committeeDetails · SJR 58
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
SJR 57 · 89RNot graded
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
Did not passDetails · SJR 57
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
SJR 56 · 89RNot graded
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the child care protection and enhancement fund.
Died in committeeDetails · SJR 56
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Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SR 177
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SR 176
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SR 175
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SR 174 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing February 27, 2025, as Texas Majority to End Gun Violence Advocacy Day.
AdoptedDetails · SR 174
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SR 173
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SR 172
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Details · SR 171
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SR 170 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing United Way of Metropolitan Dallas on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
AdoptedDetails · SR 170
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
SR 169 · 89RNot graded
Recognizing the participants, organizers, and sponsors of A Smokey Initiative BBQ Cook-Off.
AdoptedDetails · SR 169
Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.
Filed Feb 25, 2025
Sources
Derived stock: 180 measures filed February 25, 2025 in 89R. 144 bills and joint resolutions, 36 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM CST.
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