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April 23, 2025

41 filed

HB 5688 · 89RNo flags

new MUD: 229 acres in Cameron County

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Details · HB 5688

Three named temporary directors. Taxes and fees once voters approve.

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

Filed Apr 23, 2025

HB 5686 · 89RSmells

Metcalf Bill Puts An Appointed, Taxing Board Over 144 Acres

Became lawReviewed
Details · HB 5686

Near Seven Coves Road. Some bonds skip the election. The usual debt cap is waived.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.DOORSTOP: 5,543 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,543 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 23, 2025

Sources

Derived stock: 41 measures filed April 23, 2025 in 89R. 3 bills and joint resolutions, 38 other resolutions. Snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 3:14 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.