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Receipt: The new offense next to the existing section it duplicates.

Checked at the filing stage.

HB 5522 · 89RSmells

Squatting Bill Relabels Trespass And Adds Felony Steps For Repeats

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mike Schofield (R-132)
Details · HB 5522

Trespass already covers much of it. The tax credit waits on a constitutional amendment.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the unauthorized occupancy of real property and a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the real property; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5510 · 89RSmells

Leach Abortion Bill Bans Sharing Info On Getting The Pills

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 5510

Caption says distribution. Sharing how to get the pills counts too. At least $100K per violation!

DragnetCarve-outAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs, and to the destruction of certain property; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a private civil right of action.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs committee on Apr 25, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5414 · 89RNo flags

Lozano Bill Allows Deadly Force Over A New Farm Land Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. J. M. Lozano (R-43)
Details · HB 5414

Reckless driving on farm land while smuggling is a third-degree felony. Threats of justified force get immunity.

Noted, not charged

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3605 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5393 · 89RSmells

School Leaders Face A Felony For Missing The 48-Hour Report

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 5393

Overlap with the Family Code? The actor “may be prosecuted only under this section.”

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the reporting and investigation of misconduct by public and private school employees; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5371 · 89RSmells

Lowe Bill Labels Students With Lawful Status ‘Not Lawfully Present’

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Lowe (R-91)
Details · HB 5371

Any student who isn’t a citizen, national or permanent resident counts. So do permanent residents!

DragnetThe holeAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to reporting on students not lawfully present in the United States enrolled in a public school; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5337 · 89RSmells

Proof Of Citizenship Bill Lets Database Matches Skip The Proof

Did not passNeeds review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 5337

Database match? Then no document, and “the registrar shall approve the application.”

The holeAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote; creating criminal offenses.”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 14, 2025

HB 28 · 89RSmells

King Hemp Bill Caps THC At 10 Milligrams Per Container

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 28

Manufacturing and retail sites pay new fees. Hemp offenses can overlap other offenses.

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

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and providing for the transfer of regulatory functions; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs committee on Apr 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2969 · 89RSmells

Parker Trespass Bill Raises Zoo Enclosure Entry To A Felony

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2969

Entering without consent can already be criminal trespass. Here it’s a state jail felony.

Already a crime
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 19, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee 9-0, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2912 · 89RSmells

State Contracting Bill Adds Five-Member Committees To Approve Subcontracting Plans

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 2912

Three seats go to the program’s own business community. Plus 32 hours of owner training.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1490 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2844 · 89RSmells

Perry Bill Grandfathers Existing Deer Pens, Not Their Expansions

Died in committeeReviewed
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 2844

Qualifying existing pens keep up to 100 acres. New pens and expansions face the 20-acre limit.

Corrected Oct 31, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.

The holeAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of deer breeding; creating criminal offenses.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5081 · 89RSmells

Leach Bill Exempts Data Brokers From Its Takedown Offense

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 5081

Judges and clerks get takedowns within 10 business days. Data brokers still face civil suits.

The holeAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (Senate committee report) reads: “relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 5025 · 89RNo flags

no open carry of handguns at public libraries

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. James Talarico (D-50)
Details · HB 5025

Visible handguns, location-restricted knives and clubs, out.

Noted, not charged

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the carrying of certain weapons on the premises of a public library; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4852 · 89RNo flags

bill lets the attorney general examine business entity records

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-130)
Details · HB 4852

Sworn reports and questioning under oath, for any registered entity.

Noted, not charged

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to examination of the records of filing entities and foreign filing entities by the attorney general; creating a criminal offense.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs committee on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4828 · 89RNo flags

bill sends bias findings to state and national databases

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jessica González (D-104)
Details · HB 4828

Clerks notify police within 30 days of judgment.

Noted, not charged

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the prosecution and reporting of certain offenses committed because of bias or prejudice; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2611 · 89RSmells

West Property Fraud Bill Overlaps Offenses Already On The Books

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 2611

Ten-year statute of limitations, restitution, and a penalty bump when the owner is 65 or older.

Already a crime
DOORSTOP: 5,964 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,964 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 12, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee 7-0, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2579 · 89RSmells

Hancock Fraud Bill Gives Whistleblowers A 15 To 30 Percent Cut

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-9)
Details · SB 2579

Plus a fraud partnership with insurers. The insurance department keeps up to half of what it recovers!

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to health care and insurance fraud; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a civil penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4654 · 89RSmells

Notary Seal Offense Can Be Stacked On Any Other Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Angelia Orr (R-13)
Details · HB 4654

A new Class A misdemeanor. Prosecute under “this section, the other law, or both.”

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to creating a criminal offense for the use of a notary seal or counterfeit seal on a fraudulent document or instrument.”

Filed Mar 12, 2025

HB 4540 · 89RSmells

Paul Bill Shields Sheriffs And Owners From Property-Damage Claims

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Dennis Paul (R-129)
Details · HB 4540

Three days to answer, hearing within five business days, sheriff restores the owner for a fee.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 12, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 12, 2025

HB 4492 · 89RSmells

Jones Child Support Bill Applies Only If Mom Couldn’t Get An Abortion

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones (D-147)
Details · HB 4492

Six months behind? 180 days minimum, maybe less with a vasectomy!

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the failure to pay child support by certain biological fathers; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 12, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 12, 2025

SB 2373 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Shields Platforms And Carriers For Others’ Content

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 2373

Targets can sue over AI fakes and phishing. Civil penalties up to $1,000 a day.

Already a crime
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Mar 12, 2025

SB 2371 · 89RSmells

Nichols Bill Makes Ditching A Skimmer Mid-Investigation A Felony

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Robert Nichols (R-3)
Details · SB 2371

Evidence tampering largely covers that already. Other rule breaks: up to $5,000 a day.

Already a crime
INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 27, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.”

Filed Mar 12, 2025

HB 4467 · 89RSmells

Isaac Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Going To Court

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Carrie Isaac (R-73)
Details · HB 4467

Sheriffs can charge a fee plus an hourly rate they set. Wrongly removed? Sue for 3x rent.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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 11, 2025

HB 4299 · 89RSmells

No Proof In Three Days? The Sheriff Must Arrest You

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 4299

Skips the eviction lawsuit. The state jail felony covers any “property of another.”

Already a crimeDragnet
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the unauthorized occupancy of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 11, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

SB 2305 · 89RSmells

Extreme Risk Bill Also Strikes A Repeat Handgun License Suspension

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 2305

Guns go within 24 hours. The one-to-three-year repeat suspension it strikes covers every license holder.

Caption mismatchAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 123 by Rep. Goodwin (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

SB 16 · 89RSmells

Hughes Bill Waives Citizenship Papers For Anyone A Database Matches

Did not passNeeds review
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-1)
Details · SB 16

Can’t be verified? You get an F. Only U.S. Senate and House votes count without proof.

Already a crimeThe hole
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote, including the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited federal ballot if the voter cannot supply the required proof and the procedures for the counting of those ballots; creating criminal offenses.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 1, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Elections committee 5-0, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 11, 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 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.

Noted, not charged

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 4031 · 89RSmells

Ashby Bill Makes Unauthorized Occupancy A State Jail Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Trent Ashby (R-9)
Details · HB 4031

Trespass already covers staying without consent. This adds a felony and sheriff removal without a court.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the unauthorized occupancy of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 7, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

SB 2057 · 89RSmells

Parker Proof Of Citizenship Bill Adds A Federal-Only Ballot

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2057

Citizenship unconfirmed on the federal form? Limited ballot: U.S. Senate and House races only.

Already a crimeCaption mismatch
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

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

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

HB 3816 · 89RSmells

Metcalf Bill Makes Drugging A Race Horse A Felony

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

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

Already a crime
CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Will Metcalf (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3772 · 89RSmells

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

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

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

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

Carve-outNew fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 5, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3707 · 89RSmells

Craddick Bill Makes Unauthorized Petroleum Storage Or Trading A Felony

Companion SB 1806 became lawNeeds review
Rep. Tom Craddick (R-82)
Details · HB 3707

No theft intent needed. Petroleum theft starts at third-degree felony, and troopers can sample cargo tanks.

Already a crimeDragnet
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to the inspection, purchase, sale, possession, storage, transportation, and disposal of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste; creating criminal offenses and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.”

Filed Mar 4, 2025

SB 1806 · 89RNo flags

bill raising penalties for stealing oil and oil field equipment

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-31)
Details · SB 1806

Running a disposal well without a Railroad Commission permit becomes a felony.

Noted, not charged

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the inspection, purchase, sale, possession, storage, transportation, and disposal of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste; creating criminal offenses and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.”

Filed Mar 3, 2025

HB 3552 · 89RSmells

Hefner Bill Adds A Copper Possession Offense That Can Overlap Existing Law

Companion SB 1646 became lawReviewed
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 3552

Recyclers face tighter purchase rules. The text allows prosecution under this law, another law, or both.

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

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to criminal conduct involving the theft or unauthorized possession of copper or brass and to the sale of copper or brass material to metal recycling entities; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

HB 3518 · 89RSmells

Capriglione Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without An Eviction Suit

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 3518

No counter-affidavit in three days, and the sheriff removes them. Wrongly removed? Triple rent.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1743 · 89RSmells

Campbell Bill Takes School Abuse Investigations Away From Local Leaders

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Donna Campbell (R-25)
Details · SB 1743

A new TEA inspector general with subpoena power and peace officers. Report within 24 hours!

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
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 Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1698 · 89RSmells

Parker E-Cigarette Bill Sets $2,500 Per-Product Fee To Get Listed

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1698

Off the list? Seized and destroyed. The new Class B offense largely overlaps existing law.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.”STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate State Affairs committee 9-0 on Apr 28, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 9, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1646 · 89RSmells

King’s Copper Bill Makes Unauthorized Possession A State Jail Felony

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Phil King (R-10)
Details · SB 1646

Nobody has to prove it was stolen. Cities and counties lose their own copper rules.

Already a crime
INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on May 30, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to criminal conduct involving the theft or unauthorized possession of copper or brass and to the sale of copper or brass material to metal recycling entities; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.”

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3274 · 89RSmells

Hefner Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Going To Court

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cole Hefner (R-5)
Details · HB 3274

Sworn complaint, notice to vacate, owner back in, for a fee. Sheriff isn’t liable for lost property.

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; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3273 · 89RSmells

Bill Makes Renting Out Someone Else’s Home A First-Degree Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R-52)
Details · HB 3273

The bill expects overlap. Prosecutors use this section or “the other law, but not both.”

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to limitations on certain suits to recover real property held by another in adverse possession; the unauthorized sale, rental, lease, or advertisement for sale, rental, or lease of real property; and the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 25, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

SB 1602 · 89RSmells

Hagenbuch School Trespass Bill Reaches Sidewalks 500 Feet Out

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R-30)
Details · SB 1602

The author’s statement says 250 feet. The text says 500, streets and parks included.

Already a crimeDragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2962 by Rep. Thimesch (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Criminal Justice committee 7-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 24, 2025

HB 3014 · 89RNo flags

bill creating a new gift card offense

Companion SB 1809 became lawInitial review
Rep. Stan Lambert (R-71)
Details · HB 3014

Taking, altering or using a card or code without consent.

Noted, not charged

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

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3003 · 89RSmells

Leach Bill Sends Sheriffs For Squatters, No Court Needed

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 3003

Sworn complaint in, squatters out, sheriff collects a fee. Wrongly removed? Sue for triple rent.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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 Feb 19, 2025

SB 1300 · 89RSmells

Flores ‘Organized’ Retail Theft Bill Needs No Organization

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1300

One person, two thefts in 180 days, no group needed. Every penalty tier rises one level!

DragnetAlready a crime
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1281 · 89RSmells

Parker Bill Makes Mailbox Key Theft A First-Degree Felony

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1281

Already covered by the general theft statute. Now first degree if the key gets copied or sold.

Already a crime
BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to certain theft offenses involving mail or a mail receptacle key or lock; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.”

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2826 · 89RSmells

Cain School Bill Redefines Political Advertising For Everyone

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 2826

Anything “directed to an individual person” counts, from anyone in Texas, school staff or not.

DragnetAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and actions and other proceedings by a public school challenging the operations of the public school system; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2734 · 89RSmells

Holt Fraud Bill Takes Benefits Lies Up To First-Degree Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janis Holt (R-18)
Details · HB 2734

Class C misdemeanor under $100. First-degree felony at $300K or more. Existing law may already cover it.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to public assistance program fraud; creating a criminal offense.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Human Services committee on Apr 29, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 12, 2025

HB 2454 · 89RSmells

Toth Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Occupants Without A Court Case

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 2454

Sheriffs set their own hourly rate. Listing a home you don’t own is a first-degree felony.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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 Feb 5, 2025

HB 2406 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Group Home Bill Adds A Class A Misdemeanor For Landlords

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 2406

The bill itself cites an existing reporting duty. Unpermitted group homes get a Class B.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of group home facilities, including optional county or municipal permitting requirements; authorizing a fee; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 4, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 4, 2025

SB 1101 · 89RSmells

Flores Smuggling Bill Reaches Anyone Guiding Two People Into Parks

Did not passNeeds review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1101

No border crossing or payment needed. A hiking guide in a closed area could qualify.

DragnetAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1248 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 10, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee 10-1, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 4, 2025

HB 2131 · 89RNo flags

Dean Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Eviction Court

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jay Dean (R-7)
Details · HB 2131

File a sworn form, pay a fee, and the sheriff removes them. Wrongly removed? Sue.

Noted, not charged

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 Jan 28, 2025

HB 2113 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Bill Deletes The ‘Fails To Assist The Child’ Offense

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 2113

Watching and not helping no longer counts. The felony needs a skipped report plus hindering.

Already a crimeCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 505 by Rep. Wu (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Apr 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 27, 2025

HB 2105 · 89RNo flags

Spiller Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Unauthorized Occupants, No Court Needed

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. David Spiller (R-68)
Details · HB 2105

Sworn complaint, ownership check, fee paid, owner’s back in. Showing a fake lease becomes an offense.

Noted, not charged

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 Jan 27, 2025

SB 891 · 89RSmells

Johnson Election Bill Also Shields Officials’ Home Addresses From Records Requests

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 891

Harassment the Penal Code already covers becomes a felony when the target is an election official.

Already a crimeCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 293 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 1984 · 89RSmells

McQueeney Bill Targets Medical History Lies, Except About Vaccination

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. John McQueeney (R-97)
Details · HB 1984

Third-degree felony if the needless treatment causes harm. Section 22.04 already makes causing that harm an offense.

Already a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3381 by Rep. Cook (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 875 · 89RSmells

Birdwell Bill Adds Offenses For Campaigning With School District Resources

Did not passReviewed
Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-22)
Details · SB 875

The new offenses cover trustees and superintendents. District funds, email and mailing lists are covered.

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

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to prohibiting election activities committed by a member of the board of trustees or superintendent of an independent school district or on certain school district premises; creating criminal offenses.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 1, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Public Education committee 8-0, no floor vote.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1904 · 89RSmells

Balloon Release Penalties Run Up To A State Jail Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terry Canales (D-40)
Details · HB 1904

Scaled by weight or volume, plus litter pickup duty. Balloons also join the litter definition.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the release of a balloon and associated littering; creating a criminal offense.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1839 · 89RSmells

Guillen Bill Shields Every Tip Report From Public Records Requests

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 1839

Tips leading to arrests pay cash. False tips for cash? Section 37.08 already covers that.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the iWatchTexas community reporting system administered by the Department of Public Safety and a monetary reward program for certain information on suspicious or criminal activity reported through that system; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 14, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 14, 2025

HB 1802 · 89RSmells

No DPS Number? Bill Says You Can’t Register To Vote

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 1802

Caption: voter registration. Bill: new ID rules for mail ballot applications and carrier envelopes too.

Already a crimeCaption mismatch
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to voter registration; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 9, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 9, 2025

SB 693 · 89RSmells

West Notary Seal Bill Adds One More Charge For Prosecutors

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 693

Class A misdemeanor. Prosecutors pick “this section, the other law, or both.”

Already a crime
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 30, 2025.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to creating a criminal offense for the use of a notary seal or counterfeit seal on a fraudulent document or instrument.”

Filed Jan 3, 2025

HB 1602 · 89RSmells

Rosenthal Bill Bumps Biased False Abuse Reports To Third-Degree Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal (D-135)
Details · HB 1602

A prior conviction does it too. The bias bump may repeat one that already applies.

Already a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4480 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 12, 2024 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 12, 2024

SB 575 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Motor Fuel Bill Makes Any Intentional Meter Change A Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 575

Second-degree felony, no unlawful purpose needed. Technicians’ defense covers only possessing a device.

DragnetAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2305 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 12, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 12, 2024

HB 1490 · 89RSmells

Swanson Bill’s ‘Criminal Offense’ Is One Texas Already Has

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Valoree Swanson (R-150)
Details · HB 1490

Altered ignition? Unauthorized use goes from state jail felony to third-degree felony.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to creating a criminal offense for certain conduct involving the unauthorized use of a vehicle”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 2, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 2, 2024

SB 475 · 89RSmells

Middleton Bill Puts A Prosecutor On Every School’s Referral Board

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 475

Plus a five-teacher committee. Destroy the records before the student turns 24? Class A misdemeanor.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1760 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 22, 2024 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 22, 2024

HB 1121 · 89RSmells

Gámez Bill Lets Deepfake Victims Sue The AI App Maker

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 1121

AI and software makers that skip reasonable precautions share the lawsuit with whoever shared the image.

DragnetAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1896 by Rep. Guillen (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee on Mar 25, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1076 · 89RSmells

Pierson Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without Going To Court

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Katrina Pierson (R-33)
Details · HB 1076

Listing a home you don’t own? First degree felony! The owner pays the sheriff’s fee.

Already a crimeNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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 Nov 12, 2024

HB 1017 · 89RSmells

Toth Improper Entry Bill Adds A Second, Nearly Identical Offense

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 1017

Chapter 51 got one in 2023. This one goes in Chapter 38, and never mentions it.

Already a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5270 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1013 · 89RSmells

Toth Election Bill Orders Every Ballot Hand-Counted On Video

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 1013

Caption: integrity and security. Bill: in-person early voting ends, and so does the voting-machine title.

Caption mismatchAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5234 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1010 · 89RSmells

Toth School Safety Bill Drops Truancy Trigger To Six Absences

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 1010

Was 10 unexcused in six months, now six in eight weeks. Districts that fall short face takeover.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4979 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 991 · 89RSmells

Toth Abortion Bill Lets Citizens Sue Libraries And Schools

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 991

Caption says Internet providers. Suits for at least $10,000 a violation also reach libraries and schools!

DragnetThe holeAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2690 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 942 · 89RSmells

Toth Bill Seats A Prosecutor On Every School’s Referral Board

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Steve Toth (R-15)
Details · HB 942

A sheriff’s investigator sits on it too. Review records stay until the student turns 24.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 34 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 893 · 89RSmells

Moody Bill Also Deletes The Longer Handgun License Suspension

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 893

No-hearing temporary orders, a full hearing within 14 days, guns barred up to a year.

Already a crimeCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1398 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 770 · 89RSmells

Lalani Bill’s Sex Offender Gun Ban Skips Everyone Already Registered

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 770

Only offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025 count. The bill adds no new penalty.

The holeAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4881 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 655 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Extreme Risk Bill Repeats Penal Code False-Report Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 655

Guns surrendered within 24 hours. Lie to get an order, and either law applies. Or both!

Already a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 136 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 535 · 89RSmells

Lopez Bicycle Passing Bill Loosens No-Passing Zones Statewide

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ray Lopez (D-125)
Details · HB 535

Caption: certain municipalities. Bill: three feet in 100,000-plus cities, and a no-passing-zone pass statewide.

Caption mismatchAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 421 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on May 8, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 478 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Extreme Risk Bill Also Strikes A Handgun License Rule

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-47)
Details · HB 478

Guns go to police within 24 hours. And repeat suspensions, on any ground, lose the one-to-three-year term.

Already a crimeCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 123 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 414 · 89RSmells

Bill Lets Sheriffs Remove Squatters Without A Court Eviction

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 414

Sworn complaint, a fee, owner back in. Showing a fake deed may already be an offense.

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; authorizing a fee.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 354 · 89RSmells

Cain Border Bill Makes Trespass While Entering Texas A Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 354

Entering from “any neighboring jurisdiction” counts, neighboring states included. Up to a $10K civil penalty too.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesAlready a crimeDragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 20 by Rep. Schaefer (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 316 · 89RSmells

Perez Motor Fuel Bill Makes Modifying A Pump A Felony

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Mary Ann Perez (D-144)
Details · HB 316

No unlawful purpose required. A station owner or technician who “modifies” a pump is swept in.

Already a crimeDragnet
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2086 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee 10-1 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 234 · 89RSmells

Johnson Extreme Risk Bill Also Drops A Longer Handgun License Suspension

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ann Johnson (D-134)
Details · HB 234

Hand over guns within 24 hours. A temporary order can issue without a hearing or notice.

Already a crimeCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3057 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 210 · 89RSmells

School Trustee Owns Over 10 Percent? Guillen Bill Bars The Vendor

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 210

Fourth offense: state jail felony. Paying a trustee for the contract? The Penal Code likely covers that.

Already a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to contracting with a school district by a vendor with whom a member of the board of trustees of the district or a related individual has certain business interests; creating a criminal offense.”ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 294 · 89RSmells

Perry Bill Stacks A New Picketing Offense On Existing Ones

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 294

Chant, yell or carry a sign outside a home to harass? Class B misdemeanor.

Already a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 269 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

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