Monitoring the Session
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February 26, 2025

134 filed

HB 3449 · 89RNo flags

bill reimbursing court-appointed defense lawyers’ expenses

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 3449

Travel, food and lodging when the client is held over 50 miles away.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2523 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3448 · 89RNo flags

bill capping electric co-op pole charges

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3448

The lower of the contract rate or the federal rate.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House State Affairs committee 14-1 on Apr 16, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3447 · 89RNo flags

bill raising Texas minimum wage to $18

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Christina Morales (D-145)
Details · HB 3447

Then adjusted every year for inflation starting in 2026!

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3445 · 89RNo flags

bill barring electric co-ops from unfair pole treatment

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3445

Electric cooperatives join cities on fair access and pole attachment rates.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4910 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs subcommittee on Telecommunications & Broadband on Mar 31, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3443 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping TDCJ facilities between 65 and 85 degrees

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 3443

No lower than 65, no higher than 85. Fahrenheit.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1708 by Rep. Canales (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3442 · 89RNo flags

bill widening court-approved alcohol awareness programs

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 3442

Judges may pick any six-hour program the court approves.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 10-1 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3440 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing school exclusion of unvaccinated students in epidemics

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mike Olcott (R-60)
Details · HB 3440

Section 38.001(f) goes.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 390 by Sen. Hall (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3439 · 89RNo flags

Guillen Bill Lets Attorney General Subpoena Carriers, No Judge Needed

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 3439

Plus pen registers and ESN readers. Same reports sheriffs and police already file.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2089 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House State Affairs committee 8-6 on Apr 24, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3437 · 89RNo flags

bill cutting the state sales tax to 5.25 percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)
Details · HB 3437

Down a full point from 6.25 percent!

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 26, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3435 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring objective hospital staff privilege decisions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 3435

Hospitals apply their own criteria to every applicant, consistently.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3432 · 89RNo flags

Tinderholt’s bill closing Texas party primaries

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-94)
Details · HB 3432

Register an affiliation with a party first, then vote in its primary.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 239 by Rep. Slaton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3431 · 89RNo flags

Tinderholt Bill Makes The Existing Ban A State Jail Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-94)
Details · HB 3431

Counselors can’t give affirming therapy to a child. Out-of-state referrals are barred too.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of gender transitioning or reassignment procedures and treatments and gender-affirming therapy and counseling; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3426 · 89RNo flags

bill ordering digital driver’s licenses

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 3426

Phone versions of licenses and IDs. Not for voting, though.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to the issuance of digital driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates; authorizing a fee.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3425 · 89RNo flags

Capriglione Bill Stretches Doxing Offense To Texts And Emails

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 3425

Class B misdemeanor now reaches electronic messages. The 48-hour take-down rule stays website-only.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Giovanni Capriglione (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 26, 2025

HB 3423 · 89RSmells

Tinderholt Nuclear Bill Orders A Study And Nothing Else

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-94)
Details · HB 3423

Fusion versus fission, on paper. Report due September 1, 2026. Law expires December 1.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4738 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3420 · 89RNo flags

bill adding fire fighters to mental health leave policies

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3420

Officers and telecommunicators already had it. Fire fighters join.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2034 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Local Government committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3419 · 89RNo flags

Garcia Bill Lets You Block Your Own Gun Purchases

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Linda Garcia (D-107)
Details · HB 3419

Sign up, and gun purchases are blocked for 180 days or until you revoke. Carry license suspended.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3418 · 89RNo flags

bill barring registered sex offenders from rideshare driving

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 3418

Rideshare companies must check the DPS database first.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3416 · 89RNo flags

bill banning fees for official college transcripts

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Denise Villalobos (R-34)
Details · HB 3416

Current or former students pay nothing for a transcript.

QUICK READ: 131 WORDS The bill as filed runs 131 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3415 · 89RSmells

Bhojani Health Professionals Bill Reserves “Doctor” For Medical Board Licensees

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 3415

Applies to anyone the Medical Board didn’t license. That could reach doctorate holders outside medicine.

Dragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2324 by Rep. Allison (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Health committee 9-2 on Apr 14, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3412 · 89RSmells

Gámez Homestead Bill Also Repeals Two Tax Code Provisions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 3412

Caption: help at closing. Bill: also repeals 11.43(n) and (p), and never says what they did.

Caption mismatchNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to notice of and assistance in filing an application for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation provided to a home buyer by a title insurance company or title insurance agent in connection with the closing and settlement of certain transactions pertaining to residential real property; authorizing a fee; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3408 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring charter schools to post board member details

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 3408

Biographies, business interests that contract with the school, and time served.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4202 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3407 · 89RNo flags

bill making utilities allow meter socket adapters

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. J. M. Lozano (R-43)
Details · HB 3407

60 days to approve or deny each adapter model. Denials come with reasons.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3406 · 89RNo flags

bill sending abortion materials to ACOG for an accuracy check

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 3406

The department must revise them with the group’s recommendations.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4205 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3405 · 89RNo flags

bill changing what goes in a trust accounting

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 3405

Each receipt and disbursement gets allocated to principal or income.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3403 · 89RNo flags

bill barring appraisal district counterclaims in tax appeals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cody Harris (R-8)
Details · HB 3403

Section 42.02 goes. No counterclaims against property owners in court.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1923 by Sen. Springer (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3401 · 89RNo flags

Money’s bill repealing no-fault divorce

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brent Money (R-2)
Details · HB 3401

Insupportability goes as a ground for divorce.

QUICK READ: 132 WORDS The bill as filed runs 132 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 26, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3400 · 89RNo flags

Schatzline Bill Lowers Sheriff Tracking Threshold From 3.3M To 500,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 3400

More sheriffs’ departments qualify for tracking equipment and communications access, starting September 1, 2025.

QUICK READ: 144 WORDS The bill as filed runs 144 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 26, 2025

HB 3398 · 89RNo flags

bill cutting a customs broker export certification route

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. J. M. Lozano (R-43)
Details · HB 3398

One of the three ways to certify exports goes away.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4079 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3392 · 89RNo flags

Swanson Bill Sets $50,000 Penalty For Turning Away The Unvaccinated

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Valoree Swanson (R-150)
Details · HB 3392

Covers every provider, doctors and facilities. The attorney general can sue for $50,000 per violation!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3151 by Rep. Schatzline (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3391 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring flags on motor-assisted scooters

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 3391

Every scooter gets a flag. DPS writes the flag rules by December 1, 2025.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3387 · 89RNo flags

Bill Requires A State Permit For Mexico-Based Rail Crews

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HB 3387

Same safety standards as U.S.-based crews, a public hearing, at least 30 days of comment.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4313 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3385 · 89RSmells

King Wine Bill Stacks A Second Permit On The First

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 3385

Up to $500 a year. Half the fees go to a fund that markets these wineries.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (Senate committee report) reads: “relating to the promotion and sale of wine produced in this state; creating a farm winery permit; authorizing a fee.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: voted out of the State Affairs committee 6-4, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3382 · 89RNo flags

bill setting hard deadlines for guardians ad litem

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3382

Within “a reasonable time” gets replaced by actual deadlines.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1499 (Did not pass) 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 8, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3379 · 89RNo flags

bill moving MUD elections to November

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal (D-135)
Details · HB 3379

Board director elections land on the even-year uniform date.

QUICK READ: 145 WORDS The bill as filed runs 145 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 26, 2025 and referred to the House Land & Resource Management committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3378 · 89RNo flags

bill moving emergency service district elections to November

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal (D-135)
Details · HB 3378

Every two years, even-numbered years, uniform election date.

QUICK READ: 136 WORDS The bill as filed runs 136 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3377 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting the city list for hotel tax projects

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Morgan (R-26)
Details · HB 3377

Five paragraphs of Section 351.152. Which city is new? The copy doesn’t say.

QUICK READ: 83 WORDS The bill as filed runs 83 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 Ways & Means committee on Apr 14, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3376 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring dementia training for guardians

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 3376

A free three-hour online course, within six months and yearly after.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Giovanni Capriglione (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 26, 2025

HB 3373 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring school district records portals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 3373

Contracts, investment reports, board minutes and financials, searchable online.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3372 · 89RNo flags

bill barring school administrators from side work for vendors

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 3372

Paid or unpaid, no personal work for vendors doing district business.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 22, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3371 · 89RSmells

Metcalf Border Bill Says The Governor “May” Bill Congress $4.72B

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 3371

Nobody has to do anything. The $4.72B and $6.54B minimums expire August 31, 2026.

List of feelingsDelayed start
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Finance committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3368 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing horsepower limits on state cars

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 3368

Section 2158.003 goes. State fleet wheelbase limits go with it.

QUICK READ: 57 WORDS The bill as filed runs 57 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 26, 2025

HB 3367 · 89RNo flags

bill narrowing voter ID to a license or DPS card

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Morgan (R-26)
Details · HB 3367

Ends the reasonable impediment declaration and the election identification certificate.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3364 · 89RNo flags

bill allowing vet relationships by phone

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 3364

Remote vet care can start the relationship, which current law forbids.

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 Agriculture & Livestock committee 8-0 on Apr 17, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3362 · 89RSmells

Little Grand Jury Bill Ties Evidence Access To State Notice

Did not passNeeds review
Rep. Mitch Little (R-65)
Details · HB 3362

See the evidence “if the state provides notice.” No notice, no discovery.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1258 by Rep. Senfronia Thompson (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 10-1 on May 1, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3360 · 89RSmells

Cook Bill Reaches Sentenced Juvenile Probationers Outside State Custody

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 3360

Probation under Section 54.04(q): violate it at 18 or older, and adult prison can follow a hearing.

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

Caption mismatch
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence subcommittee on Juvenile Justice on Apr 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3358 · 89RNo flags

bill adding prosecutor staff to emergency service providers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D-115)
Details · HB 3358

Attorneys and investigators join police and firefighters for crisis services.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1663 · 89RNo flags

faster groundwater contamination notices, wider circle

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1663

Every residence within one mile. No later than 30 days.

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

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1662 · 89RNo flags

water systems get up to 24 hours’ notice before testing

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1662

Only well-fed systems. In response to a complaint.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Ryan Guillen (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 126 WORDS The bill as filed runs 126 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 26, 2025

SB 1658 · 89RSmells

Under 21? A Conversion Kit Counts As An Assault Weapon

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-19)
Details · SB 1658

Possession is an offense, finished weapon or not. Private sales go through a dealer background check.

Dragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1274 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1657 · 89RNo flags

Bill bars transfer of some semiautomatic rifles to under-21s

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-19)
Details · SB 1657

Detachable magazine, larger than .22 caliber.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 565 by Rep. Goodwin (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1655 · 89RNo flags

bill changes the cap on TxDOT design-build contracts

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 1655

Per two-year budget period. The input doesn’t say the new number.

QUICK READ: 110 WORDS The bill as filed runs 110 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025. Never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1654 · 89RNo flags

Bill rewrites the definition of child abuse

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1654

Forcing a child into a marriage is on the list.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1653 · 89RNo flags

Statewide co-navigator program for deaf-blind Texans

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1653

Tiered pay for co-navigators based on training and skill.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1317 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1652 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Pet Store Bill Bans Dog And Cat Sales Outright

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1652

Caption: where stores get them. Bill: “a pet store may not sell a dog or cat.”

Caption mismatch
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Business & Commerce committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1649 · 89RSmells

Blanco Windham Bill Adds A Postsecondary Advisory Board

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 1649

Board seats go to state agencies, rotating colleges, advocacy groups and current or former students.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
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 26, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1648 · 89RSmells

Hughes Marketplace Bill Shields Online Platforms From Every Local Rule

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1648

The regulation: cities and counties “may not” regulate. User data needs a subpoena or court order.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4643 by Rep. Longoria (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1647 · 89RNo flags

Grand jury age exemption moves to 75

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1647

People 75 or older could claim a permanent grand jury exemption.

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

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1646 · 89RSmells

King’s Copper Bill Makes Unauthorized Possession A State Jail Felony

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Phil King (R-10)
Details · SB 1646

Nobody has to prove it was stolen. Cities and counties lose their own copper rules.

Already a crime
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).CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to criminal conduct involving the theft or unauthorized possession of copper or brass and to the sale of copper or brass material to metal recycling entities; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.”

Filed Feb 26, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 134 measures filed February 26, 2025 in 89R. 116 bills and joint resolutions, 18 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 3:19 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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