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February 28, 2025

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HB 3563 · 89RNo flags

Paul Bill Lets TxDOT Skip Low Bid And Negotiate With Builders

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 3563

Hire the builder during design, negotiate the price. Talks fail? Back to regular bidding.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1787 by Rep. Ed Thompson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on Apr 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3561 · 89RNo flags

bill letting counties require fire safety for dense plots

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jeff Barry (R-29)
Details · HB 3561

Four homes per acre or 50 homes, outside city limits.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3558 · 89RNo flags

bill making teacher contracts list workdays and dates

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 3558

How many days, plus the first and last.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4963 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3554 · 89RSmells

Simmons Bill Creates 23-Member Rare Disease Council That Only Recommends

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 3554

23 appointed seats, a yearly report, and no power to make anyone do anything.

Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3553 · 89RNo flags

bill on deadly force in defense of property

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 3553

The “during the nighttime” limit is struck.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Apr 8, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3552 · 89RSmells

Hefner Bill Adds A Copper Possession Offense That Can Overlap Existing Law

Companion SB 1646 became lawReviewed
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 3552

Recyclers face tighter purchase rules. The text allows prosecution under this law, another law, or both.

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

Already a crime
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.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3549 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring schools to report restraints and arrests

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson (D-139)
Details · HB 3549

Batons, pepper spray and stun devices counted, by campus.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 516 by Rep. Wu (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3546 · 89RNo flags

bill letting school districts move trustee elections to November

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez (D-39)
Details · HB 3546

Any independent school district, to the uniform date.

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 Armando "Mando" Martinez (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Bryan Hughes (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3545 · 89RNo flags

bill extending railroad crew van rules to subcontractors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez (D-39)
Details · HB 3545

Vans for 15 or fewer passengers.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5151 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3544 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring flood control on TxDOT highway projects

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez (D-39)
Details · HB 3544

Stormwater outfalls included. Nearby roads considered.

QUICK READ: 134 WORDS The bill as filed runs 134 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 Transportation committee on May 8, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3541 · 89RNo flags

bill widening the unlawful weapon transfer offense

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 3541

Any firearm, not just handguns. Straw purchases added.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2277 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3540 · 89RNo flags

bill letting pharmacists give vaccines without a doctor’s protocol

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sam Harless (R-126)
Details · HB 3540

Flu and COVID shots down to age three.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1105 by Rep. Price (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3539 · 89RNo flags

bill letting pregnant drivers use HOV lanes alone

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R-52)
Details · HB 3539

Pregnant and alone in the car still counts.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1744 by Rep. Leach (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Transportation committee 11-0 on May 1, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3537 · 89RNo flags

Toth’s bill capping local government spending

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 3537

Last year’s total, plus population growth and inflation.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2258 by Rep. Cain (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3535 · 89RNo flags

Emergency plans for small prefabricated wastewater plants

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R-52)
Details · HB 3535

Plans cover disaster outages over 24 hours, with several backup options.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3530 · 89RNo flags

bill designating April 16 as Selena Quintanilla Pérez Day

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos (D-102)
Details · HB 3530

Honoring her contributions to Tejano music. Ceremonies optional.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1456 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3526 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a public database of local bonds

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 3526

Principal, interest, total cost. Due September 1, 2026.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Giovanni Capriglione (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Royce West (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3525 · 89RNo flags

bill making a groundwater district weigh decorative ponds

Did not passInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 3525

Ponds over two acres meant to look nice get a second look.

QUICK READ: 107 WORDS The bill as filed runs 107 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Natural Resources committee 11-1 on Apr 29, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3524 · 89RNo flags

bill changing unequal appraisal protests

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 3524

The property’s own market value is off the table.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Ways & Means subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals on Apr 17, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3523 · 89RNo flags

bill for same-day registration for military families

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Josey Garcia (D-124)
Details · HB 3523

Register and vote at the polling place, early or on election day.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 281 by Rep. Bucy (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3522 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring “Texas honey” to come from Texas

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janis Holt (R-18)
Details · HB 3522

All of it, from beehives in Texas.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 590 by Rep. Bailes (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Agriculture & Livestock committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3521 · 89RNo flags

one city’s police pension system gets a rewrite

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sam Harless (R-126)
Details · HB 3521

Catastrophic-injury benefit drops to 90 percent. Stipends up to $750 a month.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3519 · 89RNo flags

Commercial castor bean cultivation would become an offense

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 3519

The ban covers planting, watering, growing and harvesting for a commercial purpose.

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

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a prohibition against the cultivation of castor beans; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Agriculture & Livestock committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3518 · 89RSmells

Capriglione Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without An Eviction Suit

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 3518

No counter-affidavit in three days, and the sheriff removes them. Wrongly removed? Triple rent.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3516 · 89RNo flags

bill shielding more judges’ working papers from records requests

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Paul Dyson (R-14)
Details · HB 3516

Now covers Railroad Commission of Texas judges and technical examiners.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4083 by Rep. Goldman (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Paul Dyson (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Nathan Johnson (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3511 · 89RSmells

Anchía ERCOT Bill Makes The EV Power Program Optional

Did not passNeeds review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 3511

Both grants are a “may.” Nothing changes until the commission chooses to act.

List of feelings
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3508 · 89RNo flags

bill dropping the on-site rule for administrator audits

Companion SB 1151 became lawInitial review
Rep. Trey Wharton (R-12)
Details · HB 3508

The word “semiannual” goes too.

QUICK READ: 142 WORDS The bill as filed runs 142 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 28, 2025

HB 3507 · 89RNo flags

bill raising theft penalties for repeat offenders

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Trey Wharton (R-12)
Details · HB 3507

Under $2,500 with five priors? Third-degree felony.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 6-5 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3506 · 89RNo flags

bill pulling Texas out of the Interstate Mining Compact

Companion SB 1147 became lawInitial review
Rep. Paul Dyson (R-14)
Details · HB 3506

The governor notifies the other states. Notice in the Texas Register.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 125 · 89RNo flags

new osteopathic medical school for Tarleton State University

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Shelby Slawson (R-59)
Details · HB 125

A&M regents run it. It can tap a state health education fund.

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 25, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Education K-16 committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 25 · 89RSmells

Hull Nutrition Bill Warns On 52 Ingredients, Except In Stores

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Lacey Hull (R-138)
Details · HB 25

Penalties up to $50,000 a day per product. Labels from before 2027 are grandfathered for good.

Corrected Nov 3, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.

The holeDelayed startNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1785 · 89RNo flags

state gets 45 days to take incompetent defendants from jail

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1785

The clock starts when a court orders the transfer.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1313 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1784 · 89RNo flags

Parker’s bill requiring 60 days notice before medical debt collection

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1784

Written notice to the patient first, at least 60 days ahead.

QUICK READ: 143 WORDS The bill as filed runs 143 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: voted out of the Public Health committee 9-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1782 · 89RNo flags

bill making group homes keep employee background records

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1782

30 days for applicants not hired, the whole job for those hired.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the maintenance of criminal history record information for group home applicants and employees; creating a criminal offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 19, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Human Services committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1781 · 89RNo flags

franchise tax credit for businesses that pay for child care

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1781

Licensed centers only, run in-house or by an outside provider.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4747 by Rep. Bernal (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1779 · 89RNo flags

bill barring colleges from withholding transcripts over unpaid fees

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1779

Schools can still charge a reasonable fee for the transcript itself.

QUICK READ: 127 WORDS The bill as filed runs 127 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 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1778 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring telemedicine in juvenile justice facilities

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1778

Available whenever no physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant is on site.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2134 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 14, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1777 · 89RNo flags

bill banning paid referrals to unlicensed group homes

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1777

Health care providers can’t take payment for sending residents there.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a prohibition on payments for certain group home referrals; creating a criminal offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 1, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Human Services committee 10-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1776 · 89RNo flags

bill capping fines and costs at 5% of monthly income

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1776

Unless the defendant agrees to pay more.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1921 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1774 · 89RNo flags

bill raising the penalty for official oppression by peace officers

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 1774

Applies when an officer causes serious bodily injury or shows a deadly weapon.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 183 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1771 · 89RSmells

Hughes Bill Tells Structures Over 500 Feet To Obey Federal Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1771

Federal law already applies. The bill adds no penalty, no enforcer and no deadline.

List of feelings
QUICK READ: 127 WORDS The bill as filed runs 127 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 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1770 · 89RNo flags

Cook’s bill ordering a complete streets policy

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1770

Walkers, cyclists, seniors, freight movers and drivers all get accounted for.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1769 · 89RNo flags

Cook Bill Orders Private High-Speed Rail From Houston To Austin

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1769

TxDOT must sign with a private company. The rule on state money for private rail is repealed.

QUICK READ: 142 WORDS The bill as filed runs 142 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 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1767 · 89RNo flags

Cook Bill Requires A Full-Time Nurse On Every Campus

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1767

Charters too. And an average of one full-time nurse per 750 students, starting 2025-2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1139 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1765 · 89RSmells

Cook’s Senior Housing Task Force Writes A Report, Then Ends

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Molly Cook (D-15)
Details · SB 1765

10 members, one report due September 1, 2026. Abolished December 1. No housing rule changes.

Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 428 by Rep. Ray Lopez (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1763 · 89RNo flags

bill saying brine minerals belong to the mineral owner

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1763

Lithium, bromine and iodine go with the mineral rights, unless a deed says otherwise.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Natural Resources committee on Mar 19, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1762 · 89RNo flags

bill renaming energy conservation wells to geothermal ones

Became lawInitial review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 1762

Also not a battery energy storage resource, the bill says.

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 César Blanco (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Drew Darby (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1760 · 89RNo flags

Zaffirini’s guardianship code rewrite

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1760

Transfers between counties, bonds, discharges. And a fee changes.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 2248 (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1757 · 89RSmells

Birdwell Rock Crushing Bill Adds A Citizen Committee Per Application

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 1757

Each committee skips the usual state advisory committee law. Decisions come within 35 days.

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.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 1, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Environmental Regulation committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1752 · 89RNo flags

bill ending running away from home as a status offense

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1752

Kids who run away stop counting as offenders.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 83 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1751 · 89RNo flags

something about the definition of “licensing authority”

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)
Details · SB 1751

One definition rewritten for day-care employee licensing information.

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).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1750 · 89RNo flags

Per-student facilities funding for charter schools

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)
Details · SB 1750

Funding requires yearly certification that insiders gain no financial benefit from school real-estate deals.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1722 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 15, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Education committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1749 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping court staff home addresses out of public records

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1749

Clerks, law clerks, staff attorneys and Office of Court Administration employees.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1367 (Vetoed) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 25, 2025. Died in the House: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1743 · 89RSmells

Campbell Bill Takes School Abuse Investigations Away From Local Leaders

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1743

A new TEA inspector general with subpoena power and peace officers. Report within 24 hours!

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the creation of the office of inspector general for education at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education and required reporting on misconduct by employees of certain educational entities; creating a criminal offense; increasing an administrative penalty; authorizing an administrative penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1742 · 89RNo flags

schools must teach the Success Sequence, twice

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 1742

Finish school, work full-time, marry, then kids. Grades 6 and 10.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

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Derived stock: 140 measures filed February 28, 2025 in 89R. 115 bills and joint resolutions, 25 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM CST.

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