Monitoring the Session
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March 3, 2025

179 filed

HB 3655 · 89RNo flags

3/5ths rule for school bond elections

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mike Olcott (R-60)
Details · HB 3655

Three-fifths replaces a simple majority for school bonds.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3653 · 89RNo flags

bill raising human trafficking penalties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Marc LaHood (R-121)
Details · HB 3653

Child sex trafficking becomes a capital felony.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3650 · 89RNo flags

bill on serving a citation on a dead person

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R-44)
Details · HB 3650

Service goes to the estate’s representative, or the heirs.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3647 · 89RNo flags

bill ending some mid-case government appeals

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 3647

Covers suits seeking mandamus or claiming an official overstepped.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee 7-4 on Apr 24, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3645 · 89RNo flags

bill putting toll project records under the Public Information Act

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. (D-90)
Details · HB 3645

Toll entity information is public. Customer account data stays confidential.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4796 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3644 · 89RNo flags

bill making prisons check whether inmates are veterans

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. (D-90)
Details · HB 3644

Veteran inmates get help applying for VA benefits, postage free.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2749 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3642 · 89RNo flags

Bill naming a bridge and two highways for three people

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 3642

Lake Gilmer bridge, plus stretches in Wilbarger and Ector County.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 1 day before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3641 · 89RNo flags

bill letting counties set noise limits in residential areas

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-3)
Details · HB 3641

Outside city limits. Fireworks excluded.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Local Government committee.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3639 · 89RNo flags

no-referral physical therapy goes from 10 to 20 business days

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cody Vasut (R-25)
Details · HB 3639

After that, a doctor’s referral. Board rules due December 1, 2025.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4291 by Rep. Swanson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3637 · 89RNo flags

bill letting counties exempt rainwater and graywater systems from tax

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3637

Once a county adopts it, cities and school districts are bound too.

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 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3635 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting the definition of child abuse

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Candy Noble (R-89)
Details · HB 3635

Also limits “law enforcement agency” to DPS, police, sheriffs and constables.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3631 · 89RNo flags

bill letting coastal districts deduct storm insurance from recapture

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Todd Hunter (R-32)
Details · HB 3631

Windstorm and hail costs come off what wealthy coastal districts owe.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2994 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Education K-16 committee.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3629 · 89RNo flags

bill barring registered sex offenders from school boards

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Candy Noble (R-89)
Details · HB 3629

Anyone required to register can’t serve as a trustee.

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 Candy Noble (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 Mar 3, 2025

HB 3626 · 89RNo flags

Bill adds justices of the peace to state death benefits

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Janis Holt (R-18)
Details · HB 3626

Also a Star of Texas Award and a First Responder Advisory Council seat.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee 9-0 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3625 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing the Texas green job skills development fund

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 3625

One subchapter of the Government Code, gone.

QUICK READ: 102 WORDS The bill as filed runs 102 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3624 · 89RNo flags

bill excusing five mental health absences a year

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 3624

No doctor’s note required, and the days count as attendance.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2881 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3623 · 89RNo flags

bill removing telegraph from state bid solicitation

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. John McQueeney (R-97)
Details · HB 3623

The telegraph is out. Took a while!

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author John McQueeney (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 109 WORDS The bill as filed runs 109 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 Mar 3, 2025

HB 3622 · 89RNo flags

bill raises dropout recovery payment from $275 to $500

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 3622

Community dropout programs qualify too. No cap on hours banked per reporting period.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Education committee 11-2 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3621 · 89RSmells

Ticket Bill’s Possession Rule Has A Get-It-Later Exception

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Benjamin Bumgarner (R-63)
Details · HB 3621

Resellers can’t list tickets they don’t hold, but can sell a service to get one.

The hole
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee on Apr 23, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3619 · 89RNo flags

bill making the Railroad Commission restore land after plugging wells

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Jay Dean (R-7)
Details · HB 3619

State plugs the abandoned well, then puts the surface back.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the House concurred in the Senate amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Jay Dean (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 Mar 3, 2025

HB 3618 · 89RNo flags

bill barring strip searches of female inmates headed to programs

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3618

Covers school, job training, drug treatment and release preparation.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Corrections committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3617 · 89RSmells

Education Watchdog Bill Also Orders Student Transfers On Request

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3617

Caption: an inspector general. Bill: also moves a student to another campus if a parent asks.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatch
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 Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3614 · 89RNo flags

bill ordering public online profiles for every nurse

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Katrina Pierson (R-33)
Details · HB 3614

Schooling, discipline, malpractice judgments, all on the Texas Board of Nursing site.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1770 by Rep. Jetton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Public Health committee on Apr 21, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3613 · 89RNo flags

bill lowering truancy bar to three days in four weeks

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 3613

Three unexcused days in four weeks, alongside the 10-in-six-months rule.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3612 · 89RNo flags

bill making prosecutors file truancy petitions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 3612

No more discretion. Referral in, petition out.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3611 · 89RNo flags

bill capping penalties for signs on road right-of-way

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 3611

Caps of $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. No more per-day penalty.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1863 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Pat Curry (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Borris Miles (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3610 · 89RNo flags

Changing how state board diversity is measured

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 3610

Strikes race and ethnicity from diversity requirements for state boards and commissions.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3608 · 89RNo flags

bill adding trash workers to Homes for Texas Heroes

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jeff Barry (R-29)
Details · HB 3608

Full-time local waste workers get the low-interest home loans.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3606 · 89RNo flags

bill letting some education grads skip the teacher exam

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 3606

For bachelor’s degrees in education from public institutions.

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 Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3602 · 89RNo flags

bill on who serves a blood draw warrant

Companion SB 1886 became lawInitial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 3602

Covers warrants served in the county next door to the issuing judge.

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

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3601 · 89RNo flags

Lowe Bill Raises The Tax Election Bar To 2/3rds

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HB 3601

Simple majority out. The 3.5% and 8% growth allowances go too!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2220 by Rep. Harrison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3598 · 89RNo flags

bill barring foster kids from declining a placement

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 3598

No turning down a placement, unless it’s not in the child’s best interest.

QUICK READ: 99 WORDS The bill as filed runs 99 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 Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3596 · 89RNo flags

Cody’s Law: yearly heart screenings for student athletes

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal (D-135)
Details · HB 3596

An ECG every year unless a parent or adult student opts out.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 691 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3595 · 89RSmells

Barry Assisted Living Bill Holds Off Penalties Until 2027

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Jeff Barry (R-29)
Details · HB 3595

Facilities must plan for outages. Penalties wait until January 1, 2027.

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

Delayed start
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3592 · 89RNo flags

Phelan’s bill capping out-of-state political contributions

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Dade Phelan (R-21)
Details · HB 3592

$5,000 statewide, $2,500 district, $1,000 county, per election.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1706 by Sen. Middleton (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 State Affairs committee.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3590 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring joint early voting for joint elections

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Helen Kerwin (R-58)
Details · HB 3590

Share an election, share early voting.

QUICK READ: 117 WORDS The bill as filed runs 117 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 Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3589 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a state license program for group homes

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3589

Three-year licenses, a fee, inspections every two years.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensure and regulation of certain group home facilities; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Human Services committee on Apr 15, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3588 · 89RSmells

Campos Patients’ Rights Bill Exempts Dentists, Physical Therapists And Chiropractors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3588

No reason given. Everyone else wears photo badges and faces fines up to $10,000.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1873 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3584 · 89RNo flags

bill letting some 18 to 20 year olds carry handguns

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Meza (D-105)
Details · HB 3584

Proficiency course plus hunter education required.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3583 · 89RNo flags

Dutton Bill Makes Schools Pay Up To $1,000 For Reading Tutors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3583

For K-3 kids who test behind two years running. Tests capped at three a year.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2162 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3581 · 89RNo flags

bill giving seniors longer to redeem tax-sold homesteads

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3581

65 or older gets four years instead of two.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1582 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Ways & Means committee on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3578 · 89RNo flags

bill letting border counties zone residential land

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 3578

Unincorporated areas over two homes per acre, after a hearing.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of a county that borders the United Mexican States to regulate residential land use; creating a criminal offense.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Land & Resource Management committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3576 · 89RSmells

Highway Signs For ‘Certain Cultural Attractions’ Point To One Dallas District

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jessica González (D-104)
Details · HB 3576

One beneficiary: the Bishop Arts District in Dallas. Signs up by September 1, 2026.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2348 by Rep. Anchía (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3575 · 89RNo flags

bill moving appraisal board candidate filings to the county clerk

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Candy Noble (R-89)
Details · HB 3575

Treasurer appointments and ballot applications both.

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 Candy Noble (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 Mar 3, 2025

HB 3572 · 89RNo flags

New notice and challenge rules for city zoning

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 3572

Qualifying landowner petitions trigger reconsideration. Procedural violations can void zoning decisions.

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

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

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3569 · 89RNo flags

bill barring insurers from dropping agents over losses

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Jeff Barry (R-29)
Details · HB 3569

Premium volume and losses can’t justify cutting an agent.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Insurance committee 9-0 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 36 · 89RNo flags

Bowers Family Violence Bill Orders GPS Monitors For High-Risk Defendants

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-113)
Details · HB 36

Victims can opt in to alerts. Removing a monitor tied to a protective order becomes an offense.

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 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 33 · 89RSmells

McLaughlin Active Shooter Bill Seals After-Action Reports From The Public

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 33

Every campus gets a breaching tool and a ballistic shield. The public can’t see the evaluations.

The holeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.DOORSTOP: 5,176 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,176 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 Mar 3, 2025

SB 1834 · 89RSmells

Sparks Compact Bill Lets A New Commission Charge Texas Yearly

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-31)
Details · SB 1834

Its own formula sets the fee. Binding only once 35 states enact it. No date given.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesDelayed start
DOORSTOP: 8,152 WORDS The bill as filed runs 8,152 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 Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1833 · 89RNo flags

Parker’s bill on social media drug deals

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1833

Drug delivery through a social media platform gets a bigger punishment.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate adopted the conference committee report. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Rafael Anchía (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1832 · 89RSmells

Parker Bill Sends Harmed Students’ State Money To Home Schools Too

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1832

Caption says private school. State rules for those schools freeze at January 1, 2025.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1557 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Education committee.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1821 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Says Child-Care Facilities ‘May’ Share Immunization Rates

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1821

The only operative verb is “may.” No duty, no penalty, no deadline.

List of feelings
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 77 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1819 · 89RNo flags

fifth graders get a social studies test

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 1819

One of the existing state tests covers social studies too.

QUICK READ: 149 WORDS The bill as filed runs 149 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 Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1812 · 89RNo flags

once-a-year prior authorization for neurodegenerative disease drugs

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1812

Neurodegenerative diseases join the short list.

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 Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1811 · 89RNo flags

bill banning extrapolation in health plan claim audits

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1811

No estimating unreviewed claims from a sample. Medicaid HMOs excluded.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 895 by Rep. Muñoz, Jr. (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1806 · 89RNo flags

bill raising penalties for stealing oil and oil field equipment

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-31)
Details · SB 1806

Running a disposal well without a Railroad Commission permit becomes a felony.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the inspection, purchase, sale, possession, storage, transportation, and disposal of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste; creating criminal offenses and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.”

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1802 · 89RNo flags

bill adding ramps and elevators to landlord repair duties

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-6)
Details · SB 1802

If provided as an amenity at lease signing, landlords must fix them.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Carol Alvarado (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Angie Chen Button (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 7, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 8-2, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1798 · 89RNo flags

Middleton Bill Ends In-State Tuition For Students Not Lawfully Present

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1798

No state aid either. Colleges that keep paying it face audits and funding penalties.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3280 by Rep. Leo-Wilson (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Education K-16 committee 9-2 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 16, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1797 · 89RNo flags

Race and ethnicity removed from appointment diversity requirements

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1797

The bill removes racial and ethnic diversity instructions from covered state appointments.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1795 · 89RNo flags

Middleton Bill Makes Voters Fill Every Empty School Board Seat

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1795

No more appointments. Any district taxpayer can sue the board, immunity waived!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2501 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1791 · 89RNo flags

bill on policyholders who go silent after a claim

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1791

Every Texas auto policy needs a rule for the ghosting policyholder.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Business & Commerce committee 11-0 on Apr 1, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on Apr 10, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 179 measures filed March 3, 2025 in 89R. 149 bills and joint resolutions, 30 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM CST.

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

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

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