Monitoring the Session
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February 27, 2025

181 filed

HB 3504 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a sales tax holiday for trade tools

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)
Details · HB 3504

Power tools under $300, work gloves under $25. Starts the first Friday in September.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2422 by Rep. Lozano (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Ways & Means committee 11-1 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3503 · 89RSmells

Darby Bill Lets Out-Of-State Social Workers Skip The Texas License

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3503

A multistate commission writes binding rules and charges fees, once seven states join.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the Social Work Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3498 · 89RNo flags

bill making assault of a retail employee a felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 3498

Class A misdemeanor becomes third-degree felony, on store property.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3497 · 89RNo flags

bill counting landlord damage fees as security deposits

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hubert Vo (D-149)
Details · HB 3497

Third-party fees and eviction or credit history fees too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1756 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3491 · 89RSmells

Toth Bill Adds An Election Conservator The Caption Never Mentions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 3491

After a violation, the county pays a conservator to oversee its elections for two federal election cycles.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2536 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3483 · 89RNo flags

bill letting special utility districts use public securities law

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 3483

Another way for rural water utilities to borrow.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Erin Gámez (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Charles Perry (R) in the Senate. 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: voted out of the Local Government committee 6-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3482 · 89RSmells

Troxclair Quarry Bill Applies Only Where Three Distance Tests Overlap

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3482

Near a lake, two park or cavern entrances and a youth camp. Possibly one site fits!

Bracket bill
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 Natural Resources committee on Apr 9, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3479 · 89RNo flags

Carrizo cane program becomes the Rio Grande vegetative management program

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Matt Morgan (R-26)
Details · HB 3479

Eradicating becomes managing. Border security added.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Matt Morgan (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 27, 2025

HB 3478 · 89RSmells

Lowe Bill Makes Social Gender Affirmation Possible Child Abuse

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HB 3478

Caption targets banned treatments. The definition also reaches “a psychological or social intervention” with no harm required.

Dragnet
NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3477 · 89RNo flags

bill to expunge criminal contempt records

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 3477

Only after at least 40 years. Take your time.

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 May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3476 · 89RNo flags

bill changing the population count for rural salary grants

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3476

The state demographer’s estimate wins when it’s newer than the census.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3475 · 89RNo flags

bill for a public law school in El Paso County

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Vincent Perez (D-77)
Details · HB 3475

Up to $40M in bonds, backed by revenue including tuition.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 157 by Rep. Ortega (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3474 · 89RNo flags

bill on outside reviews of pension investments

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3474

The Pension Review Board sets the schedule. Systems with $30M or more.

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

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3473 · 89RNo flags

bill making tax collectors take any electronic payment

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cody Vasut (R-25)
Details · HB 3473

Credit, debit, e-check, ACH. Plus a confirmation.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1608 by Rep. Shine (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3469 · 89RNo flags

bill exempting bird scarers from pest control licensing

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3469

No license for laser lights or noise devices, within local noise rules.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2692 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3466 · 89RSmells

Bell Bill Exempts Service Contract Providers From Consumer Cancellation Law

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Keith Bell (R-4)
Details · HB 3466

The caption never names the industry. Chapter 1304 providers are out, plus written cancel-anytime services.

Carve-out
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 May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3465 · 89RNo flags

Shofner’s bill banning mRNA vaccines for food animals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joanne Shofner (R-11)
Details · HB 3465

Livestock and domestic fowl only. Rules from the animal health commission.

QUICK READ: 124 WORDS The bill as filed runs 124 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 27, 2025 and referred to the House Agriculture & Livestock committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3463 · 89RNo flags

bill changing the notice rules for theft of service

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Armando Walle (D-140)
Details · HB 3463

Keep the rental or stop paying? The business must notify you first.

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

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3458 · 89RNo flags

bill barring pet stores from selling dogs or cats

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 3458

Adoption showcases allowed, if the store owns none and charges nothing.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 10-1 on Apr 23, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3457 · 89RNo flags

bill moving the commercial sign ban on U.S. Highway 77

Did not passInitial review
Rep. J. M. Lozano (R-43)
Details · HB 3457

The segment ends at State Highway 285 instead of State Highway 44.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Transportation committee 9-1 on May 9, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3452 · 89RNo flags

bill limiting record questions on college applications

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Venton Jones (D-100)
Details · HB 3452

Serious offenses, pending charges and stalking discipline can still be asked.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4019 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3451 · 89RSmells

Rosenthal Bill Skips The Court Order For Birth Certificate Changes

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal (D-135)
Details · HB 3451

A physician’s statement, a form, a fee. Applicants 16 or younger need parent or guardian consent.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 752 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 366 · 89RNo flags

Phelan’s bill requiring disclosures on altered political ads

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Dade Phelan (R-21)
Details · HB 366

AI-altered ads need a label saying it did not occur in reality.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to required disclosures on certain political advertising that contains altered media; creating a criminal offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 32 · 89RNo flags

Eviction Bill Lets Landlords Win Without A Trial

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-112)
Details · HB 32

If the facts aren’t disputed. Tenants who appeal pay rent into court or face removal.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.DOORSTOP: 7,585 WORDS The bill as filed runs 7,585 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 27, 2025

HB 27 · 89RNo flags

personal financial literacy becomes a required half-credit to graduate

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 27

Separate from economics. Ninth graders from 2025-2026 on.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1741 · 89RNo flags

Parker Bill Bars Public Colleges From Foreign Adversary Gifts

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1741

Researchers train on foreign influence or lose unsupervised access to sensitive research.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1537 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 3, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Higher Education committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1740 · 89RNo flags

Parker Grid Bill Pays Owners To Harden Against Solar Storms

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1740

New substations and large transformers must meet federal EMP standards. Grant-covered costs stay off customer bills.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1733 · 89RNo flags

Calhoun Port Authority board goes from six to seven

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 1733

An odd number for ties. The governor picks first, voters in May 2027.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1730 · 89RNo flags

Hall Bill Shields Justified Self-Defense From Civil Lawsuits

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1730

No indictment? Presumed immune. Found immune, you recover attorney’s fees and lost income.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 12, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 6-5, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1729 · 89RNo flags

new cars get a 24-month first registration

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1729

$16.75 for two years, $22.25 for three, instead of $7.50 a year.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 24, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Borris Miles (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor John McQueeney (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1728 · 89RNo flags

bill letting juvenile justice agencies apply for JET grants

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1728

Start-up money for new career and technical education programs.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Charles Perry (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Suleman Lalani (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1727 · 89RSmells

Perry Bill Drops Adult Prison Transfer Age To 15

Did not passReviewed
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1727

Caption: youth who offend in custody. Bill: adult prison referral at 15 for any determinate-sentence youth.

Caption mismatch
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee 6-5, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1726 · 89RSmells

Social Work Compact Bill Creates A Rule-Writing Interstate Agency

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1726

Once seven states join, Texas shares discipline data and faces yearly assessments.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the Social Work Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1725 · 89RSmells

Violence Grant Bill Favors Applicants Whose Leaders Reflect Local Demographics

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1725

The grant committee must include formerly incarcerated members. City and county grantees pass at least half along.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 690 by Rep. Rosenthal (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1724 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting marriage statutes for two individuals of any sex

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1724

Husband and wife becomes spouses across dozens of Texas statutes.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 81 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1723 · 89RNo flags

Creighton Bill Tests Two-Hour DNA Profiles From Arrest Cheek Swabs

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1723

No lab needed. At least two counties, private gifts welcome, ends in 2028.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1720 · 89RNo flags

groundwater fee cap goes from 20 to 50 cents

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1720

Well owners pay up to two and a half times the old cap.

QUICK READ: 129 WORDS The bill as filed runs 129 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1717 · 89RSmells

Gulf Of America Rename Reaches Agency Rules And Publications

Died in committeeNeeds review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1717

Caption: “partially landlocked body of water.” Bill: Gulf of America, electronic media included.

Caption mismatch
DOORSTOP: 32,472 WORDS The bill as filed runs 32,472 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1714 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini’s Trash Bill Picks Counties Under 1.3M With A 750K-Plus City

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1714

Very few counties fit the bracket. Burning household trash outdoors becomes an offense on covered lots.

Bracket bill
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1712 · 89RNo flags

gun storage offense now covers anyone under 21

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-19)
Details · SB 1712

Protected age goes from under 17 to under 21. Dealers update their signs.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to gun storage; creating an offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1711 · 89RSmells

Gutierrez 3D-Printed Firearms Bill Also Bans Sharing Design Files

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-19)
Details · SB 1711

Passing along a design file is a Class A misdemeanor. Licensed manufacturers keep printing.

Caption mismatchCarve-out
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibiting 3D-printed firearms; creating an offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1710 · 89RNo flags

Payments for people harmed in public school gun incidents

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-19)
Details · SB 1710

Victims and families could apply for lump-sum compensation for incidents since January 1, 2018.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 574 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1709 · 89RNo flags

Los Robles Trail: part of Farm to Market Road 70

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1709

Markers go up if the funding condition in Section 225.021(c) allows.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Adam Hinojosa (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Richard Peña Raymond (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1708 · 89RNo flags

bill adding one sentence to county platting law

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1708

Model subdivision rules don’t override platting exceptions just outside city limits.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 6, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Land & Resource Management committee 6-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1706 · 89RNo flags

Hinojosa Bill Takes Defense Incentive Talks Behind Closed Doors

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1706

Base and facility talks, plus incentives for private companies. The public can’t watch.

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 15, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Adam Hinojosa (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Claudia Ordaz (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1705 · 89RSmells

Crypto Kiosk Bill Gives Police Wallet Data Without A Subpoena

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1705

The committee analysis calls it “necessary tools.” Police just ask in writing. No court order.

Pitch: Surveillance state
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Mihaela Plesa (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 15, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee 8-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1698 · 89RSmells

Parker E-Cigarette Bill Sets $2,500 Per-Product Fee To Get Listed

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1698

Off the list? Seized and destroyed. The new Class B offense largely overlaps existing law.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate State Affairs committee 9-0 on Apr 28, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 9, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1697 · 89RNo flags

Zaffirini’s bill ordering a consumer guide to home solar

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1697

The Public Utility Commission writes it and keeps updating it.

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

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1694 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring EV chargers to run on renewable power only

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1694

Chargers draw only renewable power. State licensing regulators write the standards.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1693 · 89RSmells

Hall Abuse Reporting Bill Swaps Reports For Private Provider Referrals

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1693

Short of aggravated circumstances, a referral replaces the report. Hotline callers must give their name.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1667 by Rep. Jetton (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1691 · 89RNo flags

Menéndez Flyer Bill Sets $5K Penalty For Ethnic Or Religious Animus

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1691

Covers flyers handed out at homes. Government lawyers sue to collect, plus attorney’s fees.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2082 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1690 · 89RNo flags

bill making prisons log every execution drug

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1690

Name, date received, expiration, date used. Extended dates get a paper trail.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1685 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Pregnancy Center Bill Leaves Centers With No Clear Penalty

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1685

Penalty: discipline by “the state agency that regulates the center.” There isn’t one.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1478 by Rep. Ramos (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1684 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Pregnancy Center Bill Reaches Groups That Refer Women

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1684

Referral groups need the ad disclaimer too. Intentional violations: up to $10K per violation per day!

Dragnet
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy resource centers; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1682 · 89RNo flags

Menéndez’s bill adding exceptions to the Texas abortion ban

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1682

Infertility risk, nonviable pregnancy, sexual assault and incest get exceptions.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2000 by Rep. Julie Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1680 · 89RNo flags

adult changing station in the Texas Capitol

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1680

At least one, with privacy, an adjustable table and a sign.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1677 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Amputation Bill Delivers One Report, Then Expires In 2027

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1677

Report due September 1, 2026. Recommendations only. Nothing changes for patients or doctors.

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

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1674 · 89RNo flags

minimum auto liability insurance goes up

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1674

$30,000/$60,000/$25,000 becomes $50,000/$100,000/$40,000.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1716 by Rep. Guillen (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1670 · 89RNo flags

county child welfare boards get the records they ask for

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1670

Confidential records included, sent to the presiding officer.

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 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1669 · 89RNo flags

more counties can regulate stormwater

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1669

The 800,000 population minimum goes. Edwards Aquifer counties qualify.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1668 · 89RNo flags

Handgun switches join the Texas list of banned weapons

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Joan Huffman (R-17)
Details · SB 1668

Unless federally registered or exempt.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3266 by Rep. Frazier (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1667 · 89RNo flags

bill rewrites how expunction petitions get filed

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1667

Every agency listed, with e-mail addresses, only once.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files; authorizing a fee.”CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Angelia Orr (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1666 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Parole Bill Sets Three-Year Forfeiture Rule For Any Victim

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1666

Caption: parolees. Bill: any victim owed restitution. Unclaimed money skips the unclaimed property system too.

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

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 35 · 89RNo flags

bill raising TxDOT’s design-build contract cap

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 35

Apparently from two to six per two-year budget cycle.

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).GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Mar 19, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Transportation committee 10-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 181 measures filed February 27, 2025 in 89R. 147 bills and joint resolutions, 34 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 3:17 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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