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March 10, 2025

278 filed

HB 4286 · 89RNo flags

bill redraws the Angelina and Neches River Authority

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Trent Ashby (R-9)
Details · HB 4286

Neches River watershed in 17 East Texas counties replaces 1935 and 1977 references.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4285 · 89RNo flags

airlines can store sealed alcohol off the airport

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. John McQueeney (R-97)
Details · HB 4285

Same county, within five miles of an airport they serve.

QUICK READ: 105 WORDS The bill as filed runs 105 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 10, 2025

HB 4284 · 89RNo flags

bill deleting the “excessive discount” ban on alcohol

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 4284

Suppliers could discount bars and retailers as much as they like.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4054 by Rep. Goldman (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 7, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4276 · 89RNo flags

foster youth stay in Preparation for Adult Living until 25

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ann Johnson (D-134)
Details · HB 4276

The program runs until age 25.

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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4275 · 89RNo flags

bill rewrites the countywide polling place program

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 4275

Countywide polling places at each precinct, instead of closing precinct ones.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4392 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Elections committee on Apr 9, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4274 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Election Bill Makes Hindering A Poll Worker A Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-47)
Details · HB 4274

Any intentional hindering counts, no threat needed. Effective date? September 1, 2024, already past!

Already a crimeCaption mismatchDragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 293 by Sen. Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4271 · 89RNo flags

bill on public meetings for composting facilities

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 4271

A local legislator asks, the agency holds a meeting in that county.

QUICK READ: 135 WORDS The bill as filed runs 135 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 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Natural Resources committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4267 · 89RSmells

Howard Bill Copies Police Trauma Notices To A Regional Center

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 4267

Caption: school personnel. Bill: the student’s name, age, grade and school also go to the service center.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1537 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4265 · 89RNo flags

bill letting homeowners recall HOA board members

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Benjamin Bumgarner (R-63)
Details · HB 4265

Recall the board member, then sue the association in justice of the peace court.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1367 by Rep. Vasut (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4264 · 89RSmells

$6,500 Officer Grant Skips Officers Who Already Earned The Certificate

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 4264

The grant covers master certificates earned after the effective date. Existing certificate holders are left out.

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

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4261 · 89RNo flags

social workers get an alternative to the standard exam

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson (D-139)
Details · HB 4261

Baccalaureate and master licenses, via the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensing of certain social workers; imposing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4257 · 89RNo flags

peace officer licenses require proof of U.S. citizenship

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 4257

Applying or renewing, unless an exception applies.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee 10-0 on Apr 15, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4256 · 89RNo flags

attorney general can sue on behalf of antitrust victims

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 4256

Price-fixing or monopolizing that hurt a person or government body.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5214 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4255 · 89RSmells

McLaughlin Bill Gives Doctors With Felony Records A Path Back

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 4255

A new relicensing exception limits the board’s duty to revoke licenses after another state’s revocation.

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

The hole
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Public Health committee on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4253 · 89RNo flags

Gerdes Bill on voter residence notices

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 4253

New rule for when the registrar mails one.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1134 by Rep. Jetton (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Elections committee 5-4 on Apr 28, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4250 · 89RSmells

Nursing Home Generator Rule Can Wait Until 2029

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 4250

72 hours of backup power by 2026. Three one-year extensions later, it’s 2029.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2301 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4246 · 89RNo flags

any county can go countywide polling

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 4246

The state-run program ends.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4245 · 89RNo flags

discrimination damage caps get tied to inflation

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 4245

Caps still run $50,000 to $300,000 by employer size.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4243 · 89RNo flags

tenants can scrub a paid-off eviction from credit reports

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 4243

Paid in full, new lease with the same landlord, no default.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3664 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee on Apr 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4242 · 89RSmells

Cain Hemp Bill’s Foreign-Owner Ban Has A Green Card Hole

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 4242

Green card holders are exempt, “including an individual who is a citizen of a foreign country.”

New fee, fund, board or appointeesThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4439 by Rep. Moody (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4241 · 89RNo flags

Holt Bill Bars Appointments To Empty School Board Seats

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janis Holt (R-18)
Details · HB 4241

Vacancies go to an election by the 18th month. Taxpayers can sue, immunity waived.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2501 by Sen. Middleton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4239 · 89RNo flags

every state agency repeals 10 percent of its rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 4239

Count by January 1, 2026. Repeal by July 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4654 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4238 · 89RNo flags

collectors can’t chase identity theft debt

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Morgan Meyer (R-108)
Details · HB 4238

Proof: a complaint, a court order or a Federal Trade Commission report.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Morgan Meyer (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 10, 2025

HB 4237 · 89RNo flags

must becomes shall in justice court appeals

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 4237

County courts can also dismiss cases or send them back.

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Apr 22, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4236 · 89RNo flags

six lawmakers, one public meeting

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)
Details · HB 4236

The topic: the comptroller’s school district property value study.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the House concurred in the Senate amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4234 · 89RNo flags

Shofner’s bill putting the class average next to your grade

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joanne Shofner (R-11)
Details · HB 4234

Average or median, on every transcript.

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 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Education K-16 committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4230 · 89RNo flags

hike and bike trail from the Alamo to the Capitol

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 4230

Spurs reach Barton, San Marcos, Comal and San Antonio Springs.

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4226 · 89RNo flags

food bank vehicles skip motor vehicle taxes

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-148)
Details · HB 4226

Used mainly for the food bank’s purposes.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Penny Morales Shaw (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Donna Campbell (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4224 · 89RNo flags

providers must post how to get your health records

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Lacey Hull (R-138)
Details · HB 4224

Plus how to file a consumer complaint.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.QUICK READ: 130 WORDS The bill as filed runs 130 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 10, 2025

HB 4223 · 89RNo flags

Troxclair Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Eviction Court

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 4223

Sworn form, sheriff’s fee, squatter out. Wrongly removed? Sue for triple fair-market rent.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4219 · 89RNo flags

governments get 10 business days to say no records

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 4219

Withholding on a past ruling? Name the ruling.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 44 by Sen. Zaffirini (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Giovanni Capriglione (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 10, 2025

HB 4218 · 89RNo flags

public spreadsheets come back sortable

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 4218

Searchable or sortable, in software the government already uses.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 45 by Sen. Zaffirini (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee 9-0 on Apr 17, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4217 · 89RSmells

Vasut Property Tax Bill’s Elected Appraisal Boards Wait Until 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cody Vasut (R-25)
Details · HB 4217

Article 1 “takes effect January 1, 2027.” That’s after the November 3, 2026 election.

Delayed start
DOORSTOP: 8,227 WORDS The bill as filed runs 8,227 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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4216 · 89RNo flags

bill making conversion devices a state offense

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Philip Cortez (D-117)
Details · HB 4216

Any part that makes a gun fire automatically with one trigger pull.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4215 · 89RSmells

Hunter Bill Adds Delivery App Fees And A Worker-Data Liability Shield

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Todd Hunter (R-32)
Details · HB 4215

Companies pay annually for permits and get protection for unauthorized disclosure of data held by public entities.

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

Carve-outNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (engrossed) reads: “relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4214 · 89RNo flags

governments must register their records request addresses

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 4214

Due to the attorney general by October 1. Posted online.

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 10, 2025

HB 4212 · 89RSmells

Conservation Account Gets A Board, A Committee And No Set Revenue

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Pat Curry (R-56)
Details · HB 4212

8-member board, 11-member committee, optional advisory committee. It fills only with transfers, appropriations, gifts and interest.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2485 by Sen. Kolkhorst (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 Natural Resources committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4209 · 89RNo flags

school abuse reports go to law enforcement too

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Shelley Luther (R-62)
Details · HB 4209

Both the state child protective agency and law enforcement get it.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4206 · 89RSmells

Toth Inspector General Bill Also Orders Transfers When Parents Ask

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 4206

Peace officers, subpoena power, 24-hour reporting. After an abuse claim, a parent can demand a transfer.

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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4205 · 89RNo flags

Equal raises for county police in the same class

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Sam Harless (R-126)
Details · HB 4205

Counties with at least 3.3 million residents must fund raises without budget offsets.

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

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4204 · 89RNo flags

bill voiding long-term home service contracts that bind the land

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sam Harless (R-126)
Details · HB 4204

Over a year, plus a lien, a land tie or transfer without consent.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibiting the use of unfair service agreements; creating an offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4202 · 89RNo flags

bill rewriting ID proof for acknowledging a document

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Valoree Swanson (R-150)
Details · HB 4202

A credible witness or a current government photo ID counts.

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 Valoree Swanson (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 10, 2025

HB 4200 · 89RNo flags

Digital purchases would come with an access warning

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Keresa Richardson (R-61)
Details · HB 4200

Sellers must warn that access to purchased films, shows and games may expire.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4197 · 89RNo flags

every high schooler gets a student ID card

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rafael Anchía (D-103)
Details · HB 4197

Name, photo, and month and year of birth.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2289 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4187 · 89RSmells

Historical Commission Bill Names One Foundation To Run Four Sites

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Rep. Will Metcalf (R-16)
Details · HB 4187

The Washington-on-the-Brazos Historical Foundation gets state-money deals and fees. Donor names stay confidential.

Carve-out
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (Senate committee report) reads: “relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.”

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4184 · 89RNo flags

jurors could acquit when the law is unjust

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 4184

Defendants get to tell the jury. Blocked? Mistrial.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4183 · 89RSmells

Schatzline Abortion Bill Reaches Any ‘Information’ Given To A Student

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 4183

Neutral answers to a student’s question appear covered. Penalty: firing, a Class A misdemeanor, parent lawsuits.

DragnetCaption mismatch
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a prohibition on instruction regarding abortion in public schools; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4182 · 89RNo flags

Cain’s bill repealing the Cultural Basin Act of 1973

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 4182

Chapter 782 goes. The bill doesn’t say what it did.

QUICK READ: 90 WORDS The bill as filed runs 90 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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4180 · 89RNo flags

Luther’s bill taxing money sent abroad at 25 percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Shelley Luther (R-62)
Details · HB 4180

Every transfer from Texas to a foreign country. 25 percent!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4743 by Rep. Tinderholt (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4179 · 89RNo flags

first responders can break a lease without owing rent

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Marc LaHood (R-121)
Details · HB 4179

Covers a permanent job move or 90 straight days on a disaster.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4178 · 89RNo flags

bill raising minimum car liability insurance

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Marc LaHood (R-121)
Details · HB 4178

$50,000 per person, $100,000 per collision, $40,000 for property.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1716 by Rep. Guillen (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4176 · 89RNo flags

LaHood’s bill raising the crash report threshold to $5,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Marc LaHood (R-121)
Details · HB 4176

Up from $1,000. Trained civilians can work minor crashes.

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 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4172 · 89RSmells

Thompson Bingo Bill Reserves Its Nonprofit For One Pre-2024 Group

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D-141)
Details · HB 4172

Charities may divert county and city prize-fee money to it. Plus a tax exemption.

Carve-outNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4171 · 89RNo flags

Curbside Voting Drivers Sign A Form For Even One Voter

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mark Dorazio (R-122)
Details · HB 4171

The trigger drops from seven voters to one, plus each voter’s name and address.

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).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Elections committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4168 · 89RNo flags

doctors attest on renewal forms that they supervised properly

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 4168

Covers delegation to non-physician providers too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3228 by Rep. Allison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4167 · 89RNo flags

clerks must warn ranchers before brands expire

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 4167

A mailed warning at least 60 days out.

QUICK READ: 105 WORDS The bill as filed runs 105 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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Agriculture & Livestock committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4166 · 89RNo flags

seller-financing homeowners skip loan originator licensing

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 4166

As long as a licensed originator does all the origination work.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee 7-0 on Apr 23, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 7, 2025 and failed on May 8, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4164 · 89RNo flags

TxDOT must knock on doors after 60 silent days

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 4164

No reply to the mailed notice? Find the owner, deliver in person.

QUICK READ: 97 WORDS The bill as filed runs 97 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 Transportation committee 11-0 on May 1, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4162 · 89RNo flags

ERCOT gets an anonymous tip line for power plant workers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 4162

Workers flag threats to plant reliability. ERCOT runs the inspections.

QUICK READ: 145 WORDS The bill as filed runs 145 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4161 · 89RSmells

Automatic Teacher Raise Pays Only If The Board Finds Money

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. (D-36)
Details · HB 4161

Matches the Social Security raise. Fund not sound or money short? Smaller raise, or none.

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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4160 · 89RNo flags

bill shielding special ed classroom video from agency hearing subpoenas

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 4160

The one exception: when the camera law already allows release.

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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4159 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Unmarked Firearms Bill’s Owner Rule Waits Until 2028

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 4159

Sale ban and printer offenses start in 2025. Builders wait until 2027. Fee: no amount stated.

Delayed startNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms and other conduct involving certain firearms and component parts of firearms; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4158 · 89RNo flags

Texana Groundwater Conservation District directors can get paid

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. AJ Louderback (R-30)
Details · HB 4158

The local ban on their pay is repealed, from September 1, 2025.

QUICK READ: 58 WORDS The bill as filed runs 58 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 10, 2025

HB 4149 · 89RSmells

Button Bill Lets Some Tax Deals Skip The Deciding-Reason Test

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Angie Chen Button (R-112)
Details · HB 4149

Unlisted project types, like (i)(b), never have to show they wouldn’t have come to Texas anyway.

Carve-out
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4147 · 89RNo flags

An opt-out test during sexually transmitted disease screening

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Venton Jones (D-100)
Details · HB 4147

Providers must obtain consent and explain that patients may decline the added screening.

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

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4144 · 89RNo flags

retired firefighters and peace officers get a critical-illness benefit

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Chris Turner (D-101)
Details · HB 4144

One time, for listed cancers, heart attacks or strokes within three years.

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 Chris Turner (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Mayes Middleton (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4138 · 89RNo flags

groundwater permit clock stops while a lawsuit plays out

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-3)
Details · HB 4138

Win, two years past judgment. Lose, it expires on judgment day.

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 10, 2025 and referred to the House Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4134 · 89RNo flags

car lenders can charge a fee for electronic payments

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. John Lujan (R-118)
Details · HB 4134

Capped at $10 or five percent, whichever is less.

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4130 · 89RNo flags

New terms for replacing community foster care contractors

Companion SB 2032 became lawReviewed
Rep. Aicha Davis (D-109)
Details · HB 4130

The department can replace a contractor without competitive bidding after a termination.

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

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4129 · 89RNo flags

bill adds a quality term to foster care contracts

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Aicha Davis (D-109)
Details · HB 4129

Quality improvement plans and financial interventions, if contractors fall short.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Aicha Davis (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 10, 2025

HB 126 · 89RSmells

Tepper Bill Lets Conferences Overrule Texas Law On Athlete Pay

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Carl H. Tepper (R-84)
Details · HB 126

Colleges can pay their own athletes. Association rules and court orders win any conflict.

The hole
INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 5, 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: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HJR 178 · 89RNot graded

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a parcel of single-family residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year in which the owner owns the property on January 1 is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the property for subsequent tax years based on the inflation and population growth rates.

Died in committee
Rep. Cody Vasut (R-25)
Details · HJR 178

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2187 · 89RSmells

Hinojosa Bill Replaces Texas Tests With National Norm-Referenced Exams

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 2187

End-of-course exams give way to tests like the Iowa Assessments. Starts with the 2027-2028 school year.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1981 by Rep. Vasut (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2185 · 89RNo flags

bilingual funding for alternative methods, capped at $10M

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 2185

Approved alternative programs get per-student money. $10M cap per cycle.

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2183 · 89RNo flags

more fireworks sales windows, including Diwali

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 2183

Memorial Day weekend, mid-April and early May join summer and New Year’s.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 22, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Intergovernmental Affairs committee 6-5, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2181 · 89RSmells

Hagenbuch Bill Reserves The Doctor Title For Medical Board Licensees

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 2181

About 40 specialty titles too. Fines run up to $1K a day per violation.

Carve-out
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2324 by Rep. Allison (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2177 · 89RNo flags

grant money for local police to solve more cases

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 2177

Solve rates reported yearly. Getting a grant can’t cost an agency other funding.

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 10, 2025

SB 2176 · 89RSmells

Parker Cyber Command Bill Drops Public Access To Vulnerability Summaries

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2176

Struck: “The summary is available to the public on request.” The caption never mentions it.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatchDelayed start
DOORSTOP: 10,047 WORDS The bill as filed runs 10,047 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 10, 2025

SB 2174 · 89RNo flags

bill strips auditing from crypto custodian rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2174

Digital asset service providers lose the auditing side.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2168 · 89RSmells

Paxton Open-Space Bill Widens The Farm Tax Break, Starting 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)
Details · SB 2168

Pastured poultry and rotational grazing count. The comptroller writes guidelines for tracts under 10 acres.

Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1455 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2167 · 89RNo flags

massage businesses moving? New license first.

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Angela Paxton (R-8)
Details · SB 2167

Establishments and schools both need one before relocating.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2166 · 89RNo flags

Earlier public testing for voting equipment

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2166

The deadline becomes 48 days before election day. Delay provisions and software checks apply.

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2165 · 89RNo flags

missing foster kids keep their cases open

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2165

No dismissal deadline when the child has gone missing from care.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1045 by Rep. Hinojosa (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Ann Johnson (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2163 · 89RNo flags

college help for foster youth extends to homeless students

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2163

Including campus residents with nowhere to go between terms.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 320 by Rep. Jarvis Johnson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2162 · 89RSmells

Flores Retirement Bill Cuts New Firefighters’ Multiplier To 3 Percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 2162

Down from 3.3, with no early retirement. The pension board gains two outside appointees.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
DOORSTOP: 11,384 WORDS The bill as filed runs 11,384 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 10, 2025

SB 2161 · 89RNo flags

Water and sewer rate appeal expense rules change

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 2161

The bill deletes the provision allowing utilities to recover reasonable appeal expenses.

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

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Natural Resources committee.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2155 · 89RSmells

Perry Veterinary Bill Gives Vet Clinics Until 2027 To Register

Became lawReviewed
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 2155

Most of it starts in 2025. Registration waits until after the 2026 election.

Delayed start
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate adopted the conference committee report. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DOORSTOP: 5,555 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,555 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 10, 2025

SB 2154 · 89RNo flags

Delivery apps join the state permit system

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 2154

The bill sets worker checks, an annual fee and limits on local regulation.

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

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (Senate committee report) reads: “relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2152 · 89RNo flags

Bettencourt Bill Lets Outside Software Manage A Kid’s Social Media

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 2152

Platforms must keep real-time access open. Parents can grant it, and so can the kid.

QUICK READ: 137 WORDS The bill as filed runs 137 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 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2151 · 89RNo flags

something about countywide polling places

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 2151

Changes the program that lets any voter vote at any county site.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4392 by Rep. Paul (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2148 · 89RNo flags

ERCOT drills for attacks on substations every two years

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 2148

Power plants and transmission companies practice for a physical attack.

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 10, 2025

SB 2147 · 89RNo flags

Hall’s bill makes breeder deer private property

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Bob Hall (R-2)
Details · SB 2147

Born captive, permitted, ear-tattooed. The breeder’s, not the state’s.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2143 · 89RNo flags

counties can commission fire marshals as peace officers

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 2143

Fire code work, yes. Traffic laws only when tied to fire code work.

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2142 · 89RSmells

Perry Hemp Bill Sets A Flat $20K Yearly Fee Per Store

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 2142

The department used to set it. Manufacturers pay $10K per location.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the creation of the consumable hemp products account in the general revenue fund and imposing fees for licensing manufacturers of consumable hemp products and registering certain retailers of consumable hemp products.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2141 · 89RNo flags

one word changes in the judges’ license plate law

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 2141

Must becomes may.

QUICK READ: 90 WORDS The bill as filed runs 90 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 10, 2025

SB 2139 · 89RNo flags

Palo Pinto County land deal for the livestock association

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Phil King (R-10)
Details · SB 2139

The 1953 tract gets valued. Then the state negotiates away its take-back right.

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).DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3436 by Rep. Rogers (Vetoed). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2138 · 89RNo flags

Creighton’s bill extends the energy boycott rule to universities

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-4)
Details · SB 2138

The permanent university fund follows the state agency rules now.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1489 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 8, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Higher Education committee 6-4, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2137 · 89RNo flags

school quality drops out of housing tax credit scoring

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 2137

Only for the 2026 and 2027 award cycles.

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2135 · 89RNo flags

Hidalgo County gets two more courts

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 2135

A second probate court in 2026, an eleventh county court at law in 2027.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2130 · 89RNo flags

Private Equity Needs Attorney General Approval To Buy Vet Practices

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 2130

The bar is just $400,000 in revenue or value. Penalties up to $30M!

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of certain transactions and activities involving the provision of veterinary services; authorizing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2128 · 89RSmells

Campbell Licensing Bill Creates A Five-Member Anesthesiologist Assistant Board

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 2128

It advises the Medical Board and sets fees. Licenses required starting September 1, 2026.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2274 by Rep. Guerra (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2127 · 89RNo flags

bill eases the path for retired judges to visit

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 2127

Service needed drops from 96 months to 72 months.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 2865 by Rep. Raymond (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2124 · 89RNo flags

groundwater report deadline moves from April 1 to June 1

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 2124

More time for the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2123 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Desalination Bill Opens State Money To Border Counties Over 250,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 2123

Plus a groundwater management area with no district inside the county. Very few 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).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2121 · 89RNo flags

bill widens who counts as a data broker

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 2121

Any business holding personal data it didn’t get from you.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Nathan Johnson (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Keith Bell (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2118 · 89RNo flags

subregional transit boards get one seat per city

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2118

The 15-member board goes. The principal city’s member gets three votes.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2111 · 89RNo flags

Zaffirini Bill Makes Magistrates Explain Rights In Clear Language

VetoedInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 2111

Video hearings get checked. Appointed lawyers get travel to distant jails paid.

DOORSTOP: 6,086 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,086 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 10, 2025

SB 2110 · 89RSmells

Coastal Utilities Get Until 2045 To Replace Wooden Poles

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 2110

Plan due 2026. Poles get 20 years. A tree trim you request gets 30 days!

Delayed start
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 6 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 278 measures filed March 10, 2025 in 89R. 251 bills and joint resolutions, 27 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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