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March 6, 2025

237 filed

HB 4012 · 89RSmells

Health Insurance Fraud Bill Lets Whistleblowers Keep Up To 30%

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 4012

Double damages, civil penalties, and a new fraud partnership with insurers at the table.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to health care and insurance fraud; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a civil penalty.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Insurance committee 6-2 on Apr 24, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 10, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 4004 · 89RNo flags

Land With A Wind Turbine Loses Ag Appraisal In 2026

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brent Money (R-2)
Details · HB 4004

No new tax abatement deals either. The ag change needs voters to approve an amendment.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 4002 · 89RNo flags

Bill Bans Gender Identity Lessons, Lets Parents Sue Districts

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brent Money (R-2)
Details · HB 4002

Staff can’t withhold a student’s stated sex identity from parents. District immunity is waived.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 393 by Sen. Hall (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 4001 · 89RNo flags

bill defining “male” and “female” for government documents

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Brent Money (R-2)
Details · HB 4001

Definitions based on the reproductive system a body is developed for.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1082 by Sen. Hall (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 4000 · 89RNo flags

Lowe’s bill to elect the House speaker statewide

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HB 4000

Voters pick the speaker. Third on the ballot, after lieutenant governor.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3999 · 89RNo flags

Bill Lets Insurers Hand Off Your Policy, No Opt-Out

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Cook (R-96)
Details · HB 3999

Notice and a chance to object, then court approval fully releases the old insurer.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the transfer and statutory novation of insurance policies from a transferring insurer to an assuming insurer through an insurance business transfer plan; authorizing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3997 · 89RSmells

Patterson Bill Lets LNG Terminals Pay For Fast-Track Permits

Did not passReviewed
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 3997

Comments answered within 120 days. Challengers are held to the exact reasons they list.

Carve-outNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3995 · 89RNo flags

bill repeals Section 202.007(e) of the Texas Property Code

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3995

One subsection gone from the limits on association landscaping rules.

QUICK READ: 57 WORDS The bill as filed runs 57 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 9-1 on May 2, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3993 · 89RNo flags

Troxclair’s bill moving the wine tax line to 16 percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3993

The lower rate reaches 16 percent alcohol, up from 14.

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 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3984 · 89RNo flags

bill making Medicaid auditors check managed care too

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 3984

Underpayments and overpayments, managed care included.

QUICK READ: 126 WORDS The bill as filed runs 126 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 12, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3980 · 89RSmells

Patterson Fantasy Bill Exempts Paid Contests From Gambling Laws

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 3980

Exempt for any purpose. Operators pay a 10 percent monthly tax on Texas net receipts.

Carve-outNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of fantasy contests; requiring an occupational license; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3979 · 89RSmells

Cain Naturopathic Bill’s Felony Can Reach Unlicensed Health Coaches

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 3979

The scope list runs on “or,” so counseling alone can count as practice.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesDragnet
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensing and regulation of naturopathic physicians; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3977 · 89RNo flags

bill letting non-city firefighters pick a bargaining association

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal (D-135)
Details · HB 3977

Firefighters petition, then the governing body votes.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Local Government committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3976 · 89RNo flags

bill waiving license renewal fees for college instructors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-112)
Details · HB 3976

Ten license types, from nurses to plumbers, teaching in their field.

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 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3974 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a TxDOT hotline for dangerous roads

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Keresa Richardson (R-61)
Details · HB 3974

Toll-free, and an outside contractor may run it.

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).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3971 · 89RNo flags

Bill renames Sunset and requires agency moves that save money

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Katrina Pierson (R-33)
Details · HB 3971

Agencies in or near the capital must move if relocating saves the state money.

DOORSTOP: 16,628 WORDS The bill as filed runs 16,628 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 6, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3969 · 89RNo flags

bill making liability insurers disclose coverage to claimants

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 3969

Sworn statement and policy copies within 30 days of a written ask.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3391 by Rep. Julie Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3964 · 89RSmells

Vasut Nuisance Bill Shields Product Makers, Defective Or Not

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Cody Vasut (R-25)
Details · HB 3964

Permit holders too. And stacking up many injuries no longer counts as a public nuisance.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1034 by Sen. Middleton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee on Apr 23, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3960 · 89RSmells

Paul Bill Lets Life Insurers Cancel Over An Honest Mistake

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 3960

Two years to cancel over an “omission, or other error.” Insurers needn’t prove intent.

Dragnet
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Dennis Paul (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 May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3958 · 89RNo flags

Museums Face Up To $500,000 Per Item, Per Day

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HB 3958

The attorney general sues, and a court orders the material off display indefinitely.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3956 · 89RSmells

Virdell’s $1,000 School Grant Can Later Pay College Tuition

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 3956

Leftovers can pay private college tuition. Rules due after the November 3, 2026 election.

Delayed startCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4969 by Rep. Schaefer (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3955 · 89RNo flags

sickle cell adults join the special health care needs program

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 3955

Any age, as with cystic fibrosis already.

QUICK READ: 110 WORDS The bill as filed runs 110 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3950 · 89RSmells

Hunter Likeness Bill Gives Record Labels A Right To Sue

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Todd Hunter (R-32)
Details · HB 3950

Labels holding an artist’s “exclusive personal services” contract can sue. $5,000 to $25,000 per work!

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.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3947 · 89RNo flags

bill adding social service clients to transportation planning

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Yvonne Davis (D-111)
Details · HB 3947

Plans weigh needs of Health and Human Services and Texas Workforce Commission clients.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4846 (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 6, 2025

HB 3946 · 89RNo flags

bill making “State Judge” optional on judges’ plates

Companion SB 2141 became lawInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 3946

Required becomes optional.

QUICK READ: 86 WORDS The bill as filed runs 86 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 6, 2025

HB 3945 · 89RNo flags

bill tightening massage license rules

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Benjamin Bumgarner (R-63)
Details · HB 3945

No licenses for those tied to trafficking. Shut-down spots wait up to five years.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy and other programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee 11-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3943 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Bars Insurer Favoritism, Except In Value-Based Deals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ann Johnson (D-134)
Details · HB 3943

Paying their own providers more is banned, unless it is “value-based or capitation.” Restructure and carry on!

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3098 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3942 · 89RNo flags

bill covering anesthesia for kids’ dental work

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 3942

Children younger than 13 with a documented reason.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3524 by Rep. Ann Johnson (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3941 · 89RNo flags

bill extending foster care and Medicaid to age 23

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Todd Hunter (R-32)
Details · HB 3941

From 21 to 23, and Medicaid for former foster youth under 26.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Human Services committee 10-0 on Apr 25, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3940 · 89RNo flags

bill reminding providers to bill newborns under mom’s Medicaid number

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Ann Johnson (D-134)
Details · HB 3940

An annual notice until the baby gets its own number.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4476 by Rep. Campos (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Ann Johnson (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Angela Paxton (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3935 · 89RNo flags

35 percent off appraised value for not irrigating

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Andy Hopper (R-64)
Details · HB 3935

Priority groundwater areas only. Voters must approve a constitutional amendment first.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3928 · 89RNo flags

bill moving towed vehicle notices online

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D-141)
Details · HB 3928

A state-approved website, not only the local newspaper.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Senfronia Thompson (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Robert Nichols (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3926 · 89RNo flags

bill weighing combined air emissions in permits

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 3926

Every facility within three miles counts.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 179 by Sen. Miles (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3924 · 89RNo flags

bill letting uniformed school marshals openly carry

Companion SB 870 became lawInitial review
Rep. Shelby Slawson (R-59)
Details · HB 3924

Open carry on campus, in a uniform that says school marshal.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4007 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3920 · 89RNo flags

bill recognizing career and technology programs for licensed trades

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Keith Bell (R-4)
Details · HB 3920

The commission writes rules recognizing the programs.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee 12-0 on Apr 22, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3919 · 89RSmells

Gates Density Bill Allows 1,400-Square-Foot Lots, Except Near One Campus

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Gary Gates (R-28)
Details · HB 3919

Up to about 31 units per acre. The carve-out: one mile around a law enforcement training campus.

Bracket bill
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3918 · 89RNo flags

bill making cities post political sign rules and maps

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)
Details · HB 3918

The clerk sends them to every city candidate too.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 2 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: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3912 · 89RNo flags

bill exempting firefighters and police officers from jury duty

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 3912

Full-time paid ones, chiefs included.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1332 by Rep. Herrero (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3909 · 89RNo flags

bill shrinking the phone ban at polling places

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Hillary Hickland (R-55)
Details · HB 3909

The voting station only, not everything within 100 feet.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: the House adopted the conference committee report. 1 day before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Hillary Hickland (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 6, 2025

HB 3906 · 89RNo flags

bill letting small counties limit nighttime noise

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 3906

Counties of 250,000 or fewer. Firearms and fireworks are off limits.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3902 · 89RNo flags

bill speeding up Medicaid contracts for nursing homes

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 3902

Faster and simpler, including after a change of ownership.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Human Services committee 11-0 on May 1, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3900 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping 35 percent of local money in Texas banks

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 3900

At least 35 percent of investable money stays in Texas banks.

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).STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee 5-3 on May 5, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3898 · 89RSmells

Raymond Desalination Bill Aims Water Money At A Few Border Counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HB 3898

Over 250K people, on the border, no groundwater district. Projects outside the state water plan qualify.

Bracket bill
QUICK READ: 129 WORDS The bill as filed runs 129 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3894 · 89RNo flags

veterans treatment courts can’t turn away non-citizen veterans

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ray Lopez (D-125)
Details · HB 3894

Qualifies for the program but not a U.S. citizen? Still gets in.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5158 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3890 · 89RNo flags

bill limiting doctors’ prescribing delegation to their own specialty

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3890

Unless the doctor has five years in that specialty.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3229 by Rep. Allison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3889 · 89RNo flags

bill changing how doctors delegate prescribing power

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3889

New rules for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3230 by Rep. Allison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 145 · 89RSmells

Utility Wildfire Plans Are Due “As Soon As Practicable”

Became lawNeeds review
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 145

No hard deadline. The penalty hits only providers that don’t carry out an approved plan.

The hole
BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: the Senate adopted the conference committee report. 1 day 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 6, 2025

HB 137 · 89RNo flags

new oversize truck routes in Cameron and Hidalgo counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 137

Special-permit routes near the Mexico border change.

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 Transportation committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 38 · 89RNo flags

2-1-1 gets texting and a public online dashboard

Did not passInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 38

Also data sharing with vendors, health systems and managed care companies.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2473 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 5, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 13 · 89RSmells

Emergency Radio Council Works Outside The Open Meetings Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 13

Caption: a council and grants. Bill: exempt from the rulemaking law too, records shielded.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatch
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 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Finance committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2024 · 89RNo flags

bill widening the e-cigarette marketing ban

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 2024

shaped like phones, toys or backpacks? Out. So is anything made in China.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 1 day before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a prohibition on marketing, advertising, or selling certain e-cigarette products; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2023 · 89RSmells

Pauper Burial Grant Program Hangs On One ‘May’

Did not passNeeds review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 2023

A dedicated account for county burial and cremation grants. The program itself is optional.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesList of feelings
STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Health & Human Services committee 7-2 on Apr 10, 2025. Taken up on the floor on Apr 16, 2025 and passed to engrossment, with no final vote. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2022 · 89RSmells

Blanco Bill Lets Border Counties Refuse Registration Over Late Fines

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 2022

Caption: “a county.” Bill: a border county with a 500,000-plus city. Late payers can owe $20 more.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the denial of the registration of a motor vehicle based on certain information provided by a county to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2021 · 89RNo flags

Johnson Bill Lets Home Batteries And Generators Sell Into ERCOT

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 2021

Utilities recover hookup costs through rates, and they’re shielded when a small source breaks its agreement.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1212 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Business & Commerce committee on Apr 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2018 · 89RNo flags

Paxton Strong Families Bill Gives Businesses A Dollar-For-Dollar Credit

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)
Details · SB 2018

Up to $1M per business, $5M a year statewide. Recipients can’t provide or give information about abortion.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 2390 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2011 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Limits Amplified Sound In Counties Over 2.6 Million

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 2011

Louder events need a paid permit. Electric and gas utilities are exempt from the rules.

Bracket billCarve-outNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2010 · 89RNo flags

bill banning local guaranteed income programs

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 2010

Unconditional cash is out. Work or job training conditions are fine.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Intergovernmental Affairs committee 6-5, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2008 · 89RNo flags

bill making school districts post spending ratios online

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 2008

Numbers they already compute, now campus by campus on the website.

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 Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2006 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting who sits on the Grayson County juvenile board

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 2006

County judge plus district judges, and maybe a county court at law judge.

QUICK READ: 94 WORDS The bill as filed runs 94 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 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2002 · 89RSmells

Hughes Gold Bill Leaves Texas Currency Up To The Comptroller

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 2002

Gold and silver coins, as far as the comptroller “determines practicable.” So, maybe.

The holeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and the establishment of a currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2001 · 89RNo flags

bill creating plates for peace officers disabled on the job

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Phil King (R-10)
Details · SB 2001

Free registration for one vehicle and $3 for the first plates.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1995 · 89RSmells

Hall Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Going To Court

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1995

Officers check whether occupants are lawfully present in the U.S., and are shielded from liability.

Already a crime
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.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1994 · 89RNo flags

bill making new water districts plan for police and fire

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1994

district petitions need emergency plans and roads a fire truck can turn around on.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1993 · 89RSmells

Hall Roadway Bill Also Puts Home-Rule Alley Closures To A 2/3rds Vote

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1993

Caption: roadway projects. Bill: home-rule cities need 2/3rds of voters to close a street or alley!

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

Rider: Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1293 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1991 · 89RNo flags

bill capping stores at two lottery ticket machines

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1991

Paper play slips only. Fast scanners are banned.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the conduct of the state lottery; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1990 · 89RNo flags

bill capping scratch tickets at $20

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1990

No vending machines. No new licenses within 800 feet of a church or school.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1988 · 89RNo flags

bill abolishing the state lottery

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1988

Ticket sales end September 1, 2025. The commission keeps bingo.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate State Affairs committee on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1987 · 89RNo flags

bill raising the proof needed to end parental rights

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1987

Clear and convincing evidence becomes beyond a reasonable doubt.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4866 by Rep. Campos (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1986 · 89RNo flags

bill requiring warning labels on every opioid bottle

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1986

Labels warn of addiction, breathing problems and overdose.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 972 by Rep. Capriglione (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 12, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Public Health committee 9-1, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1985 · 89RNo flags

bill narrowing when a pharmacist may refuse a drug

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1985

Only two kinds: abortion drugs and contraceptives, or suspected misuse.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 300 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1983 · 89RNo flags

bill banning mRNA products for communicable disease

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1983

No making, selling or handing out mRNA products to prevent or treat disease.

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).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1982 · 89RNo flags

bill repealing countywide polling places

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1982

New “voting center” serves only the precincts the commissioners court assigns.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1981 · 89RNo flags

fire marshal officers move up to Schedule C pay

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1981

Hazardous duty pay and paid injury leave, like other state officers.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2297 by Rep. Holland (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1979 · 89RNo flags

Hall Bill Puts 500-Foot Setbacks On Wind And Solar Plants

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 1979

Permit, fee, cleanup bonds, emergency plans. Following safety rules alone doesn’t prove the operator wasn’t negligent.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to renewable energy generation facilities; authorizing fees.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1975 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping Texas construction lawsuits in Texas

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1975

Contract clauses forcing suits outside Texas are void.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2879 by Rep. Oliverson (Vetoed) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Jurisprudence committee 5-0 on Apr 9, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1972 · 89RNo flags

bill to let school trustees say what they think

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1972

Gag rules and speak-with-one-voice policies on trustee opinions become unenforceable.

QUICK READ: 123 WORDS The bill as filed runs 123 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 30, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Education committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1970 · 89RNo flags

bill setting three duties for listing agents

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 1970

Answer buyer agents, show the home, advertise it by the next business day.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 237 measures filed March 6, 2025 in 89R. 205 bills and joint resolutions, 32 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 3, 2026 at 2:52 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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