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March 5, 2025

212 filed

HB 3878 · 89RNo flags

bill letting doctors dispense drugs from their offices

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Katrina Pierson (R-33)
Details · HB 3878

Stock drugs, sell to your own patients, no pharmacy license.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1240 by Rep. Oliverson (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3876 · 89RNo flags

bill saying a stun gun is not a firearm

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 3876

The Penal Code firearm definition drops stun guns.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3874 · 89RNo flags

bill letting contractors void clauses they never got to read

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 3874

No copy 10 days before signing? The clause is voidable.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2657 by Rep. Leach (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 10-0 on May 2, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3873 · 89RNo flags

five new district courts for Harris County

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ann Johnson (D-134)
Details · HB 3873

The 512th through 516th. Three start in 2025, two in 2026.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3872 · 89RNo flags

bill making the state recheck its benzene standard

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 3872

A fresh look whenever data shows an area over the limit.

QUICK READ: 119 WORDS The bill as filed runs 119 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 5, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3871 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring yearly independent audits of HOAs

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 3871

Every member gets a copy of the audit.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1252 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3870 · 89RNo flags

bill giving retired state employees a 10 percent bump

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 3870

10 percent in 2026, then yearly cost-of-living raises.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3979 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3867 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a statewide ballot for any polling place

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 3867

Statewide races, any polling place in the state.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4190 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3866 · 89RSmells

Landgraf’s 2,000-Foot Buffer From Homes Skips Oil And Gas Tanks

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 3866

Commercial containers register, pay a fee and get inspected yearly. Also exempt: septic tanks.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesThe hole
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the installation and ownership of certain outdoor storage containers; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3863 · 89RNo flags

bill shortening insurer deadlines to pay doctors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 3863

Most deadlines go to 30 days. The 45-day paper track goes.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. 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: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3860 · 89RNo flags

bill opening three trade licenses to prison inmates

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alma A. Allen (D-131)
Details · HB 3860

Air conditioning, electrical and barbering or cosmetology licenses.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 383 by Sen. Zaffirini (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3859 · 89RNo flags

bill on how car makers pay dealers for warranty work

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 3859

Covers warranty repairs, recalls and over-the-air software fixes.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4078 by Rep. Geren (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3858 · 89RNo flags

Governor would approve local disaster shelter locations

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Marc LaHood (R-121)
Details · HB 3858

Creates an approval process for temporary housing and emergency shelters run by local governments.

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

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee 8-2 on Apr 15, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3857 · 89RSmells

Bucy’s Automatic Retiree Raise Lets The Board Skip Any Year

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 3857

Every two years, if the board finds the fund sound. The board defines sound!

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1115 by Rep. Hernandez (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3856 · 89RNo flags

bill making officers notify federal immigration authorities

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 3856

Notice within 12 hours, and officers may hold the person longer.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to immigration documentation or other information to verify citizenship or immigration status and to notification to the federal government of an arrested or detained person who is unlawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3850 · 89RNo flags

public gets to talk about things not on the agenda

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 3850

Before or during agenda items. Cap the speakers if you must. Five, minimum.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3849 · 89RSmells

Canales Bill Orders A Border Funding Category That Waits For Money

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 3849

The commission must create it, but it “may only be initially implemented” with a specific appropriation.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3805 (Died in committee) 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 Transportation committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3847 · 89RNo flags

Canales Bill Requires Sworn Detail To Sue Over Building Defects

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 3847

Commercial buildings only. Weak petitions can be tossed fast, and the clock keeps running.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2310 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3844 · 89RNo flags

bill defines opportunity youth for federal workforce money

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Denise Villalobos (R-34)
Details · HB 3844

Ages 16 through 26, unemployed and not in school.

QUICK READ: 128 WORDS The bill as filed runs 128 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 Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 10-0 on May 2, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3841 · 89RNo flags

bill requires outside investigations of county jail deaths

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nicole Collier (D-95)
Details · HB 3841

An outside agency appointed within 30 days.

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 Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3839 · 89RNo flags

bill makes agencies check whether old rules still have reasons

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 3839

Original reasons and costs reviewed, with the cost check posted online.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 791 by Rep. Harrison (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3838 · 89RSmells

Curry Bill Lets You Challenge Job Rules, Except The License Itself

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 3838

“The term does not include a license.” The bill’s own scale ranks licensing most restrictive.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3714 by Rep. Harrison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3837 · 89RSmells

Canales Bill Gives Self-Driving Car Companies Four Seats On Their Regulator

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 3837

Four of 13 seats, governor-appointed. The commission also sets its own permit fee.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of autonomous vehicles; creating a criminal offense.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3836 · 89RNo flags

bill requires elected sign-off on proposed agency rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 3836

The governor or an elected agency head certifies each one.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1948 by Rep. Harrison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3835 · 89RNo flags

bill requires 60 percent voter approval for bonds

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 3835

No general obligation bonds without 60 percent voting yes!

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3834 · 89RNo flags

Moody’s bill builds reentry plans for inmates with disabilities

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 3834

Person-centered plans and community resources for those leaving prison.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 774 by Sen. Parker (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Corrections committee on Apr 9, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3833 · 89RNo flags

bill updates the money services business licensing law

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3833

Money transmitters and currency exchange shops.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Stan Lambert (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 Mar 5, 2025

HB 3832 · 89RNo flags

animal friendly plate no longer has to say Animal Friendly

Companion SB 1568 became lawInitial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 3832

It now benefits spay and neuter programs in Texas.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 98 WORDS The bill as filed runs 98 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 5, 2025

HB 3831 · 89RNo flags

bill drops the visible ear tag for breeder deer

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 3831

One federally approved electronic ID does the job now.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3828 · 89RNo flags

bill bars cancer institute money from fetal stem cell research

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joanne Shofner (R-11)
Details · HB 3828

Embryonic too. Applies to the state cancer grants.

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 5, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3827 · 89RNo flags

Dyson Bill Bars Officials From Pushing Unrequested Voter Applications

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Paul Dyson (R-14)
Details · HB 3827

Prefill part of one before handing it over? State jail felony. A website post is still fine.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to unlawful solicitation and distribution of a voter registration application; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3826 · 89RSmells

Hernandez Energy Bill Creates A Council To Study And Recommend Policy

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 3826

Existing officials evaluate efficiency programs, recommend changes and report to the legislature.

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

New fee, fund, board or appointeesStudy, task force, commission, report
GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3823 · 89RNo flags

Lowe Bill Lifts Homestead Cap From 10 To 15 Percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HB 3823

Only at reappraisal, at most once every three years unless you ask. Voters must approve an amendment.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3821 · 89RNo flags

bill sets up veteran toll discount on State Highway 130

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 3821

Paid from Segments 5 and 6 toll money, electronic payers only.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3817 · 89RSmells

Oliverson’s ‘Gender Identity Fraud’ Bill Needs No Gain Or Harm

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 3817

A spoken remark to your employer or a government office can draw a state jail felony.

Dragnet
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 Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3816 · 89RSmells

Metcalf Bill Makes Drugging A Race Horse A Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 3816

A controlled substance to a racing horse means a state jail felony. Third-degree with prior cruelty convictions.

Already a crime
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Will Metcalf (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. 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: left pending in the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3814 · 89RNo flags

Pierson Bill Makes Health Plans Cover Menopause Medications

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Katrina Pierson (R-33)
Details · HB 3814

Private plans, state employee and teacher plans, and Medicaid, starting January 1, 2026.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3812 · 89RNo flags

Bonnen’s bill loosens prior approval for doctors with good records

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Greg Bonnen (R-24)
Details · HB 3812

Review directors answer to the Texas Medical Board.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4343 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3811 · 89RSmells

Youth Coach Training Bill Also Makes Coaches Immune From Lawsuits

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 3811

Caption: training. Bill: immunity from civil lawsuits. The training only applies if a course is free.

Rider: Caption mismatchThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4223 by Rep. Martinez Fischer (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Health committee 9-3 on May 8, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3806 · 89RNo flags

bill tightens limits on trust companies under supervision

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3806

More things need the commissioner’s or supervisor’s approval.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Stan Lambert (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 5, 2025

HB 3805 · 89RNo flags

bill lets the banking commissioner bar people from money services

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3805

Misconduct or certain final felony convictions can get you removed.

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 Stan Lambert (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 Mar 5, 2025

HB 3804 · 89RNo flags

bill makes three technical fixes to state banking laws

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3804

Finance Code cleanup. Three fixes.

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 Stan Lambert (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 5, 2025

HB 3803 · 89RNo flags

bill makes perpetual care cemetery finances confidential

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3803

No public records request for the care trust fund records.

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 Stan Lambert (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 5, 2025

HB 3801 · 89RSmells

Orr Bill’s New Health Council Seats 15 Agencies And Boards

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Angelia Orr (R-13)
Details · HB 3801

Out: a council and nursing committee. In: a council, nursing committee, work group and workgroup.

Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Angelia Orr (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Molly Cook (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3798 · 89RNo flags

Troxclair’s bill bars cities from banning Ashe juniper removal

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3798

No ban and no mitigation fee for residential property owners.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2239 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Land & Resource Management committee 5-1 on May 2, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3796 · 89RSmells

Frank Bill’s 65-Member Commission Gets A Veto On School Tests

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. James Frank (R-69)
Details · HB 3796

No test or rating rule takes effect without its majority vote. Testing drops to the federal minimum.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
DOORSTOP: 5,727 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,727 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 5, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3794 · 89RNo flags

Darby’s bill lets nurse practitioners practice without a supervising physician

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Drew Darby (R-72)
Details · HB 3794

Diagnosing, treating and prescribing up to Schedule II, with Board of Nursing permission.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4071 by Rep. Klick (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Public Health committee on Apr 14, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3793 · 89RNo flags

bill adds an exception to who gets closed county roads

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 3793

Neighbors normally get the land under a closed road. Now, an exception.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Don McLaughlin (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 5, 2025

HB 3789 · 89RNo flags

bill rewrites who counts as a judge for handgun licenses

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 3789

Federal judges living in Texas and visiting judges make the list.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2828 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3784 · 89RSmells

Frank Bill Creates 11-Member Commission To Study Boys And Men

Did not passReviewed
Rep. James Frank (R-69)
Details · HB 3784

11 unpaid members, a study, a report by November 1, 2026. Then lights out December 31.

Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House State Affairs committee 14-1 on Apr 30, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3783 · 89RSmells

Hull Bill Opens Every Earlier Custody Order To Change

Became lawReviewed
Rep. Lacey Hull (R-138)
Details · HB 3783

Caption: counseling. Bill: the law change itself counts as “a material and substantial change.”

Caption mismatch
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: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3779 · 89RNo flags

bill defines prior conviction for stacking sentences

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 3779

Deferred adjudication and finished probation count, even with no sentence imposed.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3778 · 89RSmells

Louderback Bill Sets 10-Megawatt Grant Floor For Geothermal

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 3778

Every other plant needs 100 megawatts for a completion bonus grant. Geothermal needs 10!

Carve-out
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 7, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3775 · 89RNo flags

bill delays counting mail ballots until polls open

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 3775

In counties of 100,000 or more, boards wait until in-person early voting ends.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Elections committee 7-1 on Apr 14, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3772 · 89RSmells

Craddick E-Cigarette Bill Requires FDA Orders Or Qualifying Pending Applications

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Craddick (R-82)
Details · HB 3772

FDA order or qualifying application filed before September 8, 2020. Then $2,500 per product, every year.

Corrected Nov 2, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.

Carve-outNew 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.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3771 · 89RNo flags

A school buffer for tobacco and vape shops

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-143)
Details · HB 3771

The one-mile buffer applies where those products account for half of retail receipts.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 200 · 89RNo flags

parole after 20 years for felonies committed before 18

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Brad Buckley (R-54)
Details · HB 200

Sooner if current law allows.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 213 by Rep. Moody (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 141 · 89RSmells

Placement Compact Adds A Commission That Can Levy On Texas

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Christian Manuel (D-22)
Details · HB 141

Its rules would bind Texas. Nothing starts until the 33rd state enacts it, then the 35th.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesDelayed start
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 17, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HJR 167 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to the lesser of the most recent market value of the residence homestead or 115 percent, or a greater percentage, of the appraised value of the residence homestead for the last year in which the residence homestead was appraised for ad valorem tax purposes, to limit the frequency of the reappraisal of a residence homestead for those purposes, and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for those purposes.

Died in committee
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HJR 167

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1962 · 89RNo flags

Bettencourt Bill Swaps The State Test For A Shorter One

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1962

Beginning, middle and end of year. Districts can sue the agency only on narrow grounds.

DOORSTOP: 5,189 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,189 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 16, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Public Education committee 13-0, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1960 · 89RSmells

Schwertner Digital Replication Bill Lets Record Labels Sue

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 1960

Your voice, your face, your right. Labels holding exclusive artist contracts can sue too!

Carve-outNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to digital replication rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; providing private causes of action; authorizing a fee.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 22, 2025. Died in the House: left pending in the Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1959 · 89RNo flags

bill on wells that fill pretty ponds in North Texas

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 1959

District weighs ponds over two acres built just to look nice.

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).GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 6, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Natural Resources committee 8-0, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1957 · 89RNo flags

bill barring people with felony records from civilian oversight boards

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 1957

Felony convictions or deferred adjudication keep you off police and fire oversight boards.

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 Mar 5, 2025

SB 1952 · 89RNo flags

bill putting one agency in charge of school health services

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)
Details · SB 1952

Health and Human Services Commission runs the program that pays school districts.

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 Mar 5, 2025

SB 1950 · 89RNo flags

Creighton Unemployment Bill Requires 5 Job-Search Activities A Week

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1950

Every claim gets a risk score and a check against death, prison and immigration databases.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1847 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 13, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1937 · 89RNo flags

Hinojosa’s bill on DNA testing in capital cases

VetoedInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1937

A lab expert joins the meeting. The lab pays for testing.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor AJ Louderback (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1936 · 89RNo flags

Hinojosa’s bill on counting LSD doses on paper

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1936

Each 10 milligrams of paper is a dose, not each quarter-inch square.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor AJ Louderback (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1934 · 89RNo flags

Hinojosa’s bill on hospital payment programs

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1934

counties, cities and districts can charge hospitals more, up to six percent statewide.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1930 · 89RNo flags

Hinojosa’s bill on saltwater fishing stamp money

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1930

Enforcement is out. Coastal fisheries management only.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (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 Mar 5, 2025

SB 1929 · 89RNo flags

Menéndez’s bill testing prison and jail tap water

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 1929

Regular tests for lead, copper and arsenic.

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 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1927 · 89RNo flags

Hinojosa’s bill on removing Ashe juniper trees

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1927

Cities can’t stop it or charge a mitigation fee.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2239 by Rep. Troxclair (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 16, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Land & Resource Management committee 5-1, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1925 · 89RNo flags

Creighton’s truancy bill

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1925

Anti-truancy steps become optional. Prosecutors must file petitions.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Education K-16 committee on Mar 25, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1919 · 89RNo flags

West’s bill raising the TxDOT settlement cap

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 1919

From under $10,000 to under $100,000.

QUICK READ: 119 WORDS The bill as filed runs 119 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 16, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Transportation committee 11-0, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1917 · 89RNo flags

Middleton’s bill on paying franchised car dealers

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1917

New rules for warranty, recall and over-the-air work pay.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4078 by Rep. Geren (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Business & Commerce committee on Apr 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1916 · 89RNo flags

bill to keep load management out of efficiency goals

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1916

Utilities meet the goal with other efficiency measures instead.

QUICK READ: 104 WORDS The bill as filed runs 104 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 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1915 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill’s 1% Savings Goal Can Wait Until 2032

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1915

Rules in 2025, the goal by 2032. Utilities that can’t do it cheaply may get excused.

Delayed startThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 258 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1912 · 89RNo flags

Eckhardt’s bill repealing the energy company boycott rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 1912

Chapters 809 and 2276, gone. Does nothing else.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1382 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1910 · 89RNo flags

Parker’s bill on police reports for victim compensation

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1910

Agencies hand over reports within 14 business days of a request.

QUICK READ: 148 WORDS The bill as filed runs 148 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 5, 2025

SB 1909 · 89RNo flags

Campus policies against antisemitic violence and incitement

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1909

Public colleges would require student sanctions and certify compliance before spending state money.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1907 · 89RSmells

Creighton Bill Adds Hydrogen To A Sales Tax Break

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 1907

The only change: “gas” includes hydrogen. Hydrogen sales can go untaxed starting September 1, 2025.

Carve-out
QUICK READ: 133 WORDS The bill as filed runs 133 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

SB 1905 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Cosmetology Bill Creates A Commission That Can Bill Texas

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1905

Binding rules, fees, a shared database. Texas reports discipline and investigation data to it.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 212 measures filed March 5, 2025 in 89R. 190 bills and joint resolutions, 22 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 2, 2026 at 7:27 AM 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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