Monitoring the Session
Patterns

Bracket bill

Population brackets or other filters that target one county, city or district while the caption reads statewide.

279 bills

Rule

Population brackets or other filters that target one county, city or district while the caption reads statewide.

Receipt: The bracket, with the one place it fits.

Checked at the filing stage.

SB 3040 · 89RSmells

Cities Of 10,000 To 19,000 Can Leave Emergency Services Districts

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 3040

Counties of 1M to 1.5M only. City asks, board has no choice.

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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).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Apr 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Apr 7, 2025

HB 5563 · 89RSmells

Kitzman Parking Bill Draws A Line Around Maybe One County

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Stan Kitzman (R-85)
Details · HB 5563

Under 75,000 people, bordering three counties over 450,000 each. Possibly one county fits.

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QUICK READ: 139 WORDS The bill as filed runs 139 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on Apr 29, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5193 · 89RCertified scam

Capriglione’s ‘Efficiency’ Bill Caps Noneconomic Damages In Injury Suits

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-98)
Details · HB 5193

Caption: efficiency. Bill: pain and suffering capped at 3x the health care award, anguish at $1M or $250,000!

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

Rider: Caption mismatch

Noted, not charged

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 5177 · 89RSmells

Second Toll Violation Caps A County’s Property Tax Rate

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mano DeAyala (R-133)
Details · HB 5177

Counties of 4M or more. Leftover tolls split 30 percent to one city, 70 to the county.

Bracket billCaption mismatch
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on Apr 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5151 · 89RSmells

Wilson’s Quarry Ban Fits Three Very Specific Places

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Terry M. Wilson (R-20)
Details · HB 5151

A cavern landmark dedicated in 1971. A youth camp founded in 1975. A fish hatchery lake.

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ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Environmental Regulation committee 9-0 on May 1, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and stopped by a sustained point of order. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2983 · 89RSmells

Parker Homelessness Bill Deletes Five Capitol View Corridors

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 2983

Height limits go, and the extra property tax can fund a new state housing board.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesBracket bill
DOORSTOP: 5,243 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,243 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 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5085 · 89RSmells

Seed Bank Study Covers Only Counties Over 2M People

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D-120)
Details · HB 5085

Plus a conservation facility. Report due December 1, 2026. Act expires January 1, 2027.

Study, task force, commission, reportBracket bill
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 5015 · 89RSmells

Geren Bill Drops City Pension Bracket Floor To 900K

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 5015

Caption: “certain retirement systems.” Bill: a 900K to 1.05M population window. No city named.

Bracket bill
QUICK READ: 136 WORDS The bill as filed runs 136 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 Apr 30, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Finance committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4968 · 89RSmells

Sales Tax Swap Fits Only Counties Of 2.1M Or More

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Nate Schatzline (R-93)
Details · HB 4968

Plus at least two cities of 350,000 or more. The caption just says “certain counties.”

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4531 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4946 · 89RSmells

Gerdes Bill Limits New Zoning Power To Four Narrow Population Bands

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 4946

One band: 93,000 to 99,000. Violations are a misdemeanor, $500 to $1,000 a day.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to county zoning authority for certain counties; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Land & Resource Management committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4873 · 89RNo flags

Troxclair Bill Gives 2026 Firefighter Hires A Smaller Pension

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 4873

For a city of 950,000 to 1,050,000 people. The shortfall gets a 28-year payoff schedule.

Noted, not charged

DOORSTOP: 13,757 WORDS The bill as filed runs 13,757 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 13, 2025 and referred to the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4844 · 89RSmells

Gámez’s Border Task Force Advises On A Single County

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 4844

A border county of 400,000 to 500,000 people. Plans must fit existing appropriations.

Study, task force, commission, reportBracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1904 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4836 · 89RNo flags

hotel tax for a West Nueces River border county

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 4836

Counties on the Mexico border with part of the West Nueces River. So, one.

Noted, not charged

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4755 · 89RSmells

Lopez Bill Fits Extra Hotel Tax To One Small City

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 4755

Pop. 25,000 or fewer, heritage museum, county on Mexico and the Gulf. Tax can last to 2056.

Bracket bill
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 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Economic Development committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2633 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Widens Alcohol Zones To Cities On A 20,000-Acre Lake

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 2633

Caption: “certain areas of a municipality.” Bill: 240K-plus people in two-plus counties.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1694 by Rep. Button (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 8, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2605 · 89RSmells

Housing Commission Can Hand Its $100K Sign-Off Back To Staff

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. César Blanco (D-29)
Details · SB 2605

Cities of 600,000 or more in border counties. The authority’s executive director is the commission’s, too!

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointeesThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1130 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 6, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Intergovernmental Affairs committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2594 · 89RSmells

Cities Must Match Downtown District Assessments For A Nonprofit

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 2594

The committee analysis cites “calls for reform.” County adds half again. No dissolving by petition.

Pitch: Taxpayer-funded NGOsRider: Caption mismatchNew fee, fund, board or appointeesBracket bill
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Local Government committee on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2577 · 89RSmells

Plat Rules Rewritten For Counties On Mexico And The Gulf

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 2577

Only counties touching both. Small lots can skip platting, and there’s a new inspection fee.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
DOORSTOP: 11,012 WORDS The bill as filed runs 11,012 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 13, 2025

SB 2565 · 89RSmells

West Convention Hotel Bill Fits One City: Garland

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 2565

240,000 to 270,000 people, on a man-made lake. It keeps the project’s state hotel and sales tax.

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STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 5-0 on May 5, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 8, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4582 · 89RSmells

Housing Bill Lets Cities Repay Only Chapter 1201 Developers

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Keith Bell (R-4)
Details · HB 4582

The statement of intent calls it “attainable housing.” A population bracket aims it at one large county.

Pitch: Corporate welfareCarve-outBracket bill
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 12, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Local Government committee.

Filed Mar 12, 2025

HB 4521 · 89RSmells

Martinez Bill Puts 10 Percent Fee On For-Profit Border Training Programs

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez (D-39)
Details · HB 4521

Only border counties of 500K-plus with no city over 500K. The fee can’t pass to students.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the requirements for certain emergency medical services certification providers; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 12, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 12, 2025

SB 2385 · 89RSmells

Kolkhorst Bill Narrows Truck Parking Rule To Counties Over 220,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 2385

Or under 75,000 and bordering three counties over 450,000. Every other county’s subdivisions fall outside.

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QUICK READ: 139 WORDS The bill as filed runs 139 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 12, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 12, 2025

SB 2367 · 89RSmells

Kolkhorst Bill Gives Park Rule Power To A County Under 75,000

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-18)
Details · SB 2367

It must also border three counties over 450,000. The caption only says “certain counties.”

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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 SB 781 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 12, 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.

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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

HB 4114 · 89RSmells

Davis Bill Lets Commissions Serving 200-Plus Governments Set Staff Pay

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Yvonne Davis (D-111)
Details · HB 4114

Only the largest commissions, and they set staff pay as they choose.

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QUICK READ: 109 WORDS The bill as filed runs 109 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 Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

HB 4023 · 89RSmells

Raymond Bill Exempts Reserve Officers Only In Mid-Sized Border Counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HB 4023

Border county of 250,000 to 650,000? No security license. Everywhere else, the old exemption ends!

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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: never got out of the Criminal Justice committee.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

SB 2082 · 89RNo flags

bill keeping concrete crushers 440 yards from hospitals

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 2082

Hospitals join homes, schools and places of worship on the list.

Noted, not charged

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Natural Resources committee 8-0 on Apr 24, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 22, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

HB 3999 · 89RNo flags

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

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

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

Noted, not charged

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

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3919 · 89RSmells

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

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

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

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

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3898 · 89RSmells

Raymond Desalination Bill Aims Water Money At A Few Border Counties

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

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

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

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2022 · 89RSmells

Blanco Bill Lets Border Counties Refuse Registration Over Late Fines

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

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

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

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 2011 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Limits Amplified Sound In Counties Over 2.6 Million

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

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

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

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 3680 · 89RSmells

Plat Bill Targets Counties Touching Both Mexico And The Gulf

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 3680

Caption: “certain counties.” Bill: those bordering Mexico and the Gulf. Unplatted lots get no utility hookup.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Erin Gámez (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Adam Hinojosa (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 4, 2025

SB 1854 · 89RSmells

Hotel Tax Sports Bill Picks Cities Cut By Two Highways

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Royce West (D-23)
Details · SB 1854

A 2.2M county, a neighbor over 850K, a city “bisected by” Interstate 20 and State Highway 67.

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STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 5-0 on Apr 24, 2025. Placed on the local & uncontested calendar on May 9, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 4, 2025

HB 3482 · 89RSmells

Troxclair Quarry Bill Applies Only Where Three Distance Tests Overlap

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R-19)
Details · HB 3482

Near a lake, two park or cavern entrances and a youth camp. Possibly one site fits!

Bracket bill
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Natural Resources committee on Apr 9, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1714 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini’s Trash Bill Picks Counties Under 1.3M With A 750K-Plus City

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-21)
Details · SB 1714

Very few counties fit the bracket. Burning household trash outdoors becomes an offense on covered lots.

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CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3348 · 89RSmells

Patterson Bill Lets Very Few Counties Charge Hospitals Up To 6%

Became lawInitial review
Rep. Jared Patterson (R-106)
Details · HB 3348

Over 900,000 people, no hospital district, two neighbors of 2M or more each.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
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).ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3333 · 89RSmells

Devil’s River Discharge Ban Still Lets Cities Get New Permits

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 3333

Private sewage plants can’t get new permits. Cities and river authorities can, into the same waters.

The holeBracket bill
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 Feb 25, 2025

HB 3319 · 89RSmells

Morales Shaw Constable Bill Covers Only Counties Over 3.3M

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-148)
Details · HB 3319

A new commission sets hiring and firing rules. Ignore its subpoena: up to 30 days in jail.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1308 by Rep. Perez (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee 7-1 on May 6, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3310 · 89RSmells

McLaughlin Noise Bill Needs Neighbors Over 2M And Under 1,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 3310

The county itself must be under 50,000 people. Oil and gas, chemical manufacturing and fireworks are exempt.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt noise regulations; creating a criminal offense; authorizing fees.”PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3305 · 89RSmells

Richardson Bill Stacks Three Population Tests For A 2030 Extension

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Keresa Richardson (R-61)
Details · HB 3305

1M-plus county, holding part of a 1M-plus city, beside a 2.5M-plus county. Others keep two years.

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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 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Local Government committee.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3218 · 89RSmells

Dutton Bill Puts A Polling Place In One County’s Jail

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D-142)
Details · HB 3218

The floor is 3.3 million people. Those not finally convicted can register and vote same day.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 944 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 24, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 24, 2025

SB 1606 · 89RSmells

Hinojosa Drinking Water Bill Covers One Corner Of The State

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1606

Raw-water sellers qualify only in a county bordering both the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico.

Bracket bill
QUICK READ: 144 WORDS The bill as filed runs 144 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 Feb 24, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 24, 2025

HB 3187 · 89RSmells

Shaheen Transportation Bill Is Built For DART, Per The Committee

Did not passNeeds review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 3187

Caption: regional transportation authorities. Bill: one kind, whose cities keep up to 25% of transit tax.

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ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Transportation committee 9-2 on May 6, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3145 · 89RSmells

Homeless ‘Services’ Grants Pay For Security And Sanitation

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 3145

DPS money for improvement districts, and only where the unsheltered count tops 500.

Caption mismatchBracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1557 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1556 · 89RSmells

Hotel Tax Bill Describes One City By Its Lake

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Pete Flores (R-24)
Details · SB 1556

The new entry: a city of 7,000-plus “that contains Lake Marble Falls.” One place.

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STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 4-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 6, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

SB 1518 · 89RSmells

Schwertner Hotel Bill Lifts Spending Limits For One Unnamed City

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-5)
Details · SB 1518

Which city? See Section 351.152(10). Cities of 175,000 or more are exempt too.

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QUICK READ: 133 WORDS The bill as filed runs 133 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 Feb 21, 2025 and referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3104 · 89RNo flags

bill on bailiffs for certain Webb County district courts

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-80)
Details · HB 3104

The 341st drops off the must-appoint-a-bailiff list.

Noted, not charged

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Don McLaughlin (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 Feb 20, 2025

HB 3093 · 89RSmells

Villalobos Tax Bill Covers Only Gulf Counties Under 500,000

Became lawNeeds review
Rep. Denise Villalobos (R-34)
Details · HB 3093

Big court appeal by a top-20 owner? The disputed value comes off the rate math.

Bracket bill
NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on May 24, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Denise Villalobos (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 Feb 20, 2025

HB 3085 · 89RSmells

Bowers Bill Opens Alcohol Elections To Cities On A 20,000-Acre Lake

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers (D-113)
Details · HB 3085

240,000+ people, two or more counties, a 20,000-acre man-made lake. The caption names no place.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1694 by Rep. Button (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1503 · 89RSmells

Bettencourt Bill’s City-Consent Rule Skips Counties Of 3.3M Or More

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7)
Details · SB 1503

Emergency districts need written city consent within 60 days. Unincorporated land in those counties skips it.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1776 by Rep. Ed Thompson (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1483 · 89RSmells

Hinojosa Hotel Bill Adds One Unnamed Barrier Island City

Did not passReviewed
Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R-27)
Details · SB 1483

Its traits: on the Gulf, wholly on a barrier island, within 30 miles of Mexico.

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

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STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 4-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 7, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3063 · 89RSmells

Perez Parking Bill Covers Only Cities Of 1.9M Or More

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Mary Ann Perez (D-144)
Details · HB 3063

Civil parking fines for a handful of places, or one city. The caption never says so.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 508 by Rep. Wu (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Local Government committee.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3019 · 89RSmells

Cain Bill Restricts Federal Rail Funds By Date And Population

Died in committeeReviewed
Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-128)
Details · HB 3019

Covered authorities need the governor’s approval before applying for or receiving federal light-rail funds.

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

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PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation subcommittee on Transportation Funding on Mar 31, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1371 · 89RSmells

Transit Board Partial Terms Stop Counting In Cities Under 320,000

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (D-20)
Details · SB 1371

Main city under 320,000? Some board members serve longer, and emergency fueling keeps the fuel-tax exemption.

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

Filed Feb 18, 2025

HB 2885 · 89RSmells

Gerdes Local Option Bill Fits What Is Likely A Single County

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-17)
Details · HB 2885

70K to 100K people, part of the Colorado River, a 1M-plus neighbor. No voter petition needed.

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BUZZER BEATER Final vote Jun 1, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 1 day before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1324 · 89RSmells

Johnson Housing Bill Limits Aid To Colleges With 40,000-Plus Students

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-16)
Details · SB 1324

Rent, deposits, eviction help. Only the largest junior college districts qualify. Ends September 2029.

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1733 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

SB 1277 · 89RSmells

Parker Street Tax Bill Gives An Airport City 10-Year Renewals

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Tan Parker (R-12)
Details · SB 1277

Under 50K people, part of an international airport, exactly two counties. Very specific.

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CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 10, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Ways & Means committee 9-0, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2806 · 89RSmells

Dog Attack Probes Become Mandatory In A Handful Of Cities

Did not passInitial review
Rep. John Lujan (R-118)
Details · HB 2806

Animal control must investigate only in a city with over 70% of a 1.5M-plus county.

Bracket billCaption mismatch
ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Health committee 9-3 on May 5, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2802 · 89RNo flags

firefighter pension rewrite for cities of 950,000 to 1,050,000

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 2802

A bracket bill. Adds a second tier and formula-based funding.

Noted, not charged

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author John H. Bucy III (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Charles Schwertner (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.DOORSTOP: 11,381 WORDS The bill as filed runs 11,381 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 Feb 13, 2025

HB 2452 · 89RSmells

Cole Solid Waste Bill Covers Counties Under 1.3M With 750,000-Plus Cities

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 2452

Burn household refuse outdoors on a lot the county’s mandatory trash program serves? New offense.

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CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 5, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 5, 2025

HB 2431 · 89RSmells

VanDeaver Shipping Container Bill Only Works Near The Arkansas Border

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R-1)
Details · HB 2431

The permit zone grows from 5 to 30 miles. Counties over 90,000 people only.

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QUICK READ: 117 WORDS The bill as filed runs 117 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Transportation committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 5, 2025

HB 2405 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Detention Bill’s No-Court-Order Transfers Apply In A Few Counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-27)
Details · HB 2405

Only counties of 550,000 or more next to a 3.3 million county qualify!

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4009 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 4, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 4, 2025

HB 2404 · 89RNo flags

hotel tax for one county bordering Oklahoma

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Ken King (R-88)
Details · HB 2404

Crossed by U.S. Highway 62? That county can tax hotels.

Noted, not charged

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Ways & Means committee 11-0 on May 1, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 13, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.

Filed Feb 4, 2025

SB 1086 · 89RNo flags

hotel tax for one county bordering Oklahoma

Did not passInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 1086

Must also be crossed by U.S. Highway 62. Very specific.

Noted, not charged

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Economic Development committee 4-0 on Apr 29, 2025. Placed on the local & uncontested calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 4, 2025

HB 2370 · 89RSmells

Lopez Bill Lets One Border City Raise Hotel Tax Until 2054

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Janie Lopez (R-37)
Details · HB 2370

70,000 to 180,000 people, in a county touching Mexico and the Gulf. That’s one city.

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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 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Economic Development committee.

Filed Feb 3, 2025

HB 2101 · 89RSmells

Campos Gunshot Study Bill Limits Contracts To Cities Over 500K

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 2101

Caption reads statewide. Three study contracts, five-person committees, report due December 31, 2026.

Study, task force, commission, reportBracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee on Apr 23, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 27, 2025

SB 751 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Civil Service Bill Fits Cities Over 460,000, Possibly Just One

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-14)
Details · SB 751

Caption: “certain municipalities.” Bill: 460,000-plus, EMS outside the fire department, city manager past or present.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1171 by Rep. Cole (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 9, 2025

HB 1702 · 89RSmells

Lozano Grant Bill Opens Fund To Universities In Counties Under 35,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. J. M. Lozano (R-43)
Details · HB 1702

Also under 10,000 students, with a federal Minority Serving Institution designation. Likely a handful of schools.

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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 Dec 20, 2024 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 20, 2024

HB 1698 · 89RSmells

Schoolcraft Covenant Bill Reaches A Handful Of Subdivisions, Likely One

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R-44)
Details · HB 1698

Pre-1965, 900-plus lots, two-plus cities. Owners of 67 percent of the lots can rewrite the deed rules.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2153 by Rep. Kuempel (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 20, 2024 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 20, 2024

SB 529 · 89RSmells

Sparks Bill Writes One City Into Convention Center Tax Revenue

Became lawInitial review
Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-31)
Details · SB 529

Which city? One already described elsewhere in hotel tax law, with 130,000 or more people.

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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).QUICK READ: 141 WORDS The bill as filed runs 141 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 Dec 5, 2024

SB 420 · 89RSmells

Middleton Bill Orders Election Do-Overs In Counties Of 2.7M Or More

Died in committeeInitial review
Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-11)
Details · SB 420

Two percent of polling places out of ballots for an hour? Do-over. Whoever paid pays again!

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1993 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1346 · 89RSmells

Dog Bill’s Investigation Duty Covers Only A Handful Of Cities

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 1346

Only a city with over 70 percent of a county of 1.5M or more must investigate.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1653 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 15, 2024 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 15, 2024

HB 1338 · 89RSmells

County Hours Bill Drops Population Cutoff By 5,000 People

Companion SB 65 became lawInitial review
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-23)
Details · HB 1338

355,000 becomes 350,000. Counties in that 5,000-person gap can set uniform work hours.

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DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1022 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.QUICK READ: 144 WORDS The bill as filed runs 144 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 Nov 14, 2024

HB 1287 · 89RSmells

‘Certain Municipalities’ Means Cities Of 850,000 To 950,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99)
Details · HB 1287

Arena financing leaves the old 650,000 to 750,000 window. Older zones get two more years.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2608 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 13, 2024 and referred to the House Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1186 · 89RSmells

Craddick Hotel Bill Adds One City Of 130,000 Or More

Companion SB 529 became lawInitial review
Rep. Tom Craddick (R-82)
Details · HB 1186

That city can claim the same tax revenue. The caption says only “certain municipalities.”

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QUICK READ: 141 WORDS The bill as filed runs 141 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 Nov 12, 2024

HB 1173 · 89RSmells

Homeless Housing Bill Lowers City Cutoff To 250,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond (D-42)
Details · HB 1173

Down from 285,500. The caption never says which cities fall in that band.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2131 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee on May 6, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1163 · 89RSmells

Cunningham Bill Reaches Only Mines Near The San Jacinto River

Died in committeeNeeds review
Rep. Charles Cunningham (R-127)
Details · HB 1163

Within 1,500 feet, sites post financial assurance. Skip it for years? Fines top out at $80K!

Bracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointeesThe hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1093 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Natural Resources committee on Mar 19, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1154 · 89RSmells

Gámez Bill Builds A 17-Member Task Force For One County

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Erin Gámez (D-38)
Details · HB 1154

The bracket fits Cameron County, per the committee analysis. Nothing gets trained or funded.

Study, task force, commission, reportBracket billNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2058 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1104 · 89RSmells

Cole Bill Limits Housing Vouchers To Counties Of 1M To 1.5M

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1104

Vouchers for emergency medical services workers. The caption just says “certain counties.” No new money.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1168 (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 Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1033 · 89RSmells

Grant Program Opens To Border Counties With A National Park

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Eddie Morales (D-74)
Details · HB 1033

Border county, part of a national park under 100,000 acres. That points at a handful of counties.

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ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee 9-1 on Apr 28, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1006 · 89RSmells

Schoolcraft Bill Lets Owners Of 67% Of Lots Rewrite Deed Restrictions

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R-44)
Details · HB 1006

Binds every lot in the area. Must be pre-1965, over 900 lots, across two or more cities.

Corrected Nov 3, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2153 by Rep. Kuempel (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee 9-0 on Apr 9, 2025. Taken up on the floor on Apr 29, 2025 and failed. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 878 · 89RSmells

Vasut Bill Ends Big Lot Minimums In Cities Of 85,000+

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Cody Vasut (R-25)
Details · HB 878

Only in counties of 1 million-plus. The backyard apartment rules apply statewide.

Bracket billDelayed start
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of residential land use and accessory dwelling units by a political subdivision; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Land & Resource Management committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 834 · 89RSmells

Bernal Bill Bans Carrying Long Guns In Counties Over 1 Million

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 834

Plus a border county of over 800,000, described but never named.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 244 (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 826 · 89RNo flags

bill putting air monitors near certain coal plants

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 826

Counties bordering a county of 3.3 million or more, with a coal plant.

Noted, not charged

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 786 · 89RSmells

Jones Court Security Bill Uses A 3.3 Million Population Bracket

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Jolanda "Jo" Jones (D-147)
Details · HB 786

The caption’s “certain counties” is one county! Metal detectors and an officer at each public door.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3671 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 1, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 680 · 89RSmells

Flores Bill Limits Officer Drug Testing To Counties Over 500,000

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Lulu Flores (D-51)
Details · HB 680

Officer causes a serious injury or death? Sample within six hours. No penalty for slow agencies.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4875 (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 667 · 89RSmells

Halal Meal Bill Covers Only 2.1M-Plus Counties And Their Neighbors

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 667

Ask and the school serves halal, breakfast and lunch, starting the 2025-2026 school year.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3630 (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 627 · 89RSmells

Cortez Housing Bill’s 90-Day Path Skips Smaller Places

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Philip Cortez (D-117)
Details · HB 627

Local silence for 90 days won’t block approval, in counties of 1.2M+ or cities of 600,000+.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1757 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee 6-5 on Apr 28, 2025. Taken up on the floor on May 15, 2025 and postponed. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 583 · 89RSmells

Lopez’s Reservoir Fence Rule Reaches Only A Handful Of Counties

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Ray Lopez (D-125)
Details · HB 583

Under 52,000 people, sharing a reservoir over 250,000 acre-feet with another county that small.

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ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on Mar 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 537 · 89RSmells

Walle Noise Bill Reaches Only Counties Over 3.3 Million

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Armando Walle (D-140)
Details · HB 537

Unincorporated areas only. Strike three is a Class C misdemeanor. Fireworks get a pass.

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ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 899 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on Apr 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 249 · 89RSmells

Bernal Installment Bill Reaches Only Counties Over 1.5 Million People

Did not passInitial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 249

Any homeowner there gets installments, if over 70 percent live in one city. Starts 2027.

Bracket billDelayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 35 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 205 · 89RSmells

Cortez Bill Lets Transit In Million-Plus Counties Skip The Line

Died in committeeInitial review
Rep. Philip Cortez (D-117)
Details · HB 205

Their stations can stay non-public. Only a handful of agencies fit the bracket.

Carve-outBracket bill
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2290 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Finance committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

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