April 14, 2025

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HB 5677 · 89RSmells

Cole Bill Lets The Majority Landowner Pick Pura Vida’s First Board

Became lawReviewed

Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)

Details · HB 5677

211 acres in Travis County. Directors get up to $150 a meeting.

New fee, fund, board or appointees

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 Apr 14, 2025

HB 5676 · 89RNo flags

bill giving a Williamson County MUD eminent domain

Died in committeeInitial review

Rep. Terry M. Wilson (R-20)

Details · HB 5676

The ban on condemnation gets deleted.

QUICK READ: 114 WORDS The bill as filed runs 114 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: never got out of the Local Government committee.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HB 5675 · 89RNo flags

Presidio County water board grows from five to seven

Did not passInitial review

Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)

Details · HB 5675

Marfa and Presidio each get one seat.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HB 5674 · 89RNo flags

new MUD: 3,500 acres in Williamson County

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Rep. Terry M. Wilson (R-20)

Details · HB 5674

Owners of most of the land’s value pick the first five directors.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 5383 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HB 5673 · 89RNo flags

new management district tied to San Marcos

Companion SB 3037 became lawInitial review

Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)

Details · HB 5673

La Cima Municipal Management District No. 1, several tracts in Hays County.

DOORSTOP: 18,281 WORDS The bill as filed runs 18,281 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 Apr 14, 2025

HB 5672 · 89RNo flags

bill redrawing the Driftwood Conservation District map

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review

Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)

Details · HB 5672

State law catches up to land already annexed. Past acts approved after the fact.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Erin Zwiener (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 Apr 14, 2025

HR 861 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Bradford S. Barnes on his retirement as president of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

Adopted

Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)

Details · HR 861

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 860 · 89RNot graded

Recognizing April 15, 2025, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the State Capitol.

Did not pass

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)

Details · HR 860

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 859 · 89RNot graded

Recognizing April 15, 2025, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the State Capitol.

Adopted

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)

Details · HR 859

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 858 · 89RNot graded

Honoring the Reverend Allen Page III for his service as Pastor of the Day on May 6, 2025.

Adopted

Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)

Details · HR 858

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 857 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating the Houston Area Women's Center on the opening of the first phase of its new client services facility.

Adopted

Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)

Details · HR 857

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 856 · 89RNot graded

Commemorating the 10th annual Panther Pride Special Needs Community Awareness Day at Plano East Senior High School.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 856

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 855 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Mayva Almanza on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Mendenhall Elementary School in Plano ISD.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 855

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 854 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Michelle Cox on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Jackson Elementary School in Plano ISD.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 854

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 853 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Kaitlin Lutz on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Harrington Elementary School in Plano ISD.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 853

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 852 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Judi Altstatt on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Haggard Middle School in Plano ISD.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 852

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 851 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Tiara Butler on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Rose Haggar Elementary School in Plano ISD.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 851

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 850 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Thomas Rooklidge on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Frankford Middle School in Plano ISD.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 850

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 849 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Amy Del Nero on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Davis Elementary School in Plano ISD.

Adopted

Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-70)

Details · HR 849

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 848 · 89RNot graded

In memory of Daniel Chris Graney of San Antonio.

Adopted

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)

Details · HR 848

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 847 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating the Original Donut Shop on being featured in "The Best Breakfast Tacos in San Antonio" list by Bon Appétit.

Adopted

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)

Details · HR 847

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 846 · 89RNot graded

In memory of Robert Maurice "Buddy" DeWalt of San Antonio.

Adopted

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)

Details · HR 846

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 845 · 89RNot graded

In memory of William L. Boyan Jr. and Gail Ann Boyan.

Adopted

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D-116)

Details · HR 845

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 844 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating Josh Edwards on his 2025 induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Adopted

Rep. Keith Bell (R-4)

Details · HR 844

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

HR 843 · 89RNot graded

Congratulating the Trinity Valley Community College men's basketball team on winning the 2025 NJCAA Division I national championship.

Adopted

Rep. Keith Bell (R-4)

Details · HR 843

Not graded. The reader grades bills, not resolutions.

Filed Apr 14, 2025

SB 3047 · 89RSmells

Landowner’s Petition Picks First Board Of 211-Acre Travis County District

Became lawReviewed

Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)

Details · SB 3047

District property, sales and hotel taxes. The hotel tax can be pledged to hotel projects!

New fee, fund, board or appointees

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

Filed Apr 14, 2025

SCR 47 · 89RNot graded