Monitoring the Session
Patterns

Caption mismatch

The relating-to line is narrower or broader than what the body does.

434 bills

Rule

The relating-to line is narrower or broader than what the body does.

Receipt: The caption next to the section it does not describe.

Checked at the filing stage.

SB 3070 · 89RSmells

Hall Bill Puts The Lottery Itself On A 2027 Sunset

Became lawReviewed
Details · SB 3070

Caption: abolish the commission. Bill: “the state lottery is abolished” in 2027 unless lawmakers continue it.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the Senate concurred in the House amendments. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed May 12, 2025

HB 5640 · 89RSmells

Davis Bill Pulls Private Scholarships Out Of Section 51.3525

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5640

Caption: scholarships and grants. Bill: one exemption, for awards paid with private money only.

QUICK READ: 138 WORDS The bill as filed runs 138 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 House Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5600 · 89RSmells

Hydrogen Vehicle Tax Break Covers Some Natural Gas Vehicles Too

Did not passInitial review
Details · HB 5600

The committee analysis calls it attracting investment. The credit: up to 20 percent of capital spending.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Energy Resources committee 8-1 on May 8, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5451 · 89RSmells

Anchía Bill Raises Tax Increment Zone Residential Limit To 40 Percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5451

Caption: certain homesteads. Bill: the limit rises from 30 percent for every proposed zone.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4433 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.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 5419 · 89RSmells

Hinojosa Bill Puts School Surplus Diversions On Property Tax Bills

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5419

TEA sunset moves up to 2027 and staff is capped. Much of the rest is reports.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.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 5386 · 89RNo flags

bill letting pregnant voters vote by mail

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5386

Second or third trimester on election day. Childbirth window grows to four weeks.

Noted, not charged

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5381 · 89RSmells

Lowe Military Dependents Bill Bars Staff With Assault Arrests

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 5381

An arrest record is enough, no conviction needed. It covers any school serving military-connected students.

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 15, 2025. Died in the Senate: voted out of the Education K-16 committee 11-0, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5338 · 89RSmells

Leach Bill Shields Private Schools From New State Rules

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5338

Caption: help for victimized students. Bill: any private school a parent picks escapes new state rules.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1557 by Sen. Parker (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 Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5321 · 89RSmells

Talarico Leave Bill Also Covers Jury Duty And Witness Subpoenas

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5321

Caption: leave for victims. Bill: jurors and subpoenaed witnesses too. The chapter names no penalty.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 79 (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 Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5308 · 89RSmells

Cortez Bill Gives Adjutant General Final Say On Military Locations

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · HB 5308

Caption: procurement and construction. Bill: the “decision-making authority” on where military forces are located.

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

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5278 · 89RCertified scam

Bell’s Licensing Bill Caps Noneconomic Damages On Funeral Businesses At $250K

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 5278

Caption: licensing and a fee. Bill: a damages cap so weighty it needs a 3/5ths vote!

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

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services in relation to the deceased; creating a criminal offense and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense; expanding the application of a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5258 · 89RSmells

Voting Discrimination Bill Creates A New Agency With Five Paid Commissioners

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5258

Plus state grants to outside groups for advocacy and litigation. Only 20-year nonprofits build the commissioner pool.

DOORSTOP: 7,873 WORDS The bill as filed runs 7,873 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 House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5234 · 89RSmells

Flores Shelter Bill Also Widens The Place Of Worship Exception

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5234

Caption: domestic violence shelters. Bill: the worship exception grows to any matter about activities there.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1011 by Rep. Neave Criado (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 5224 · 89RSmells

Seasonally Critical Gas Facilities Could Get Paid To Cut Demand

Died in committeeNeeds review
Details · HB 5224

Caption: a seasonal designation. Bill: ERCOT can competitively buy demand reductions from those facilities.

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 8, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5194 · 89RSmells

Capriglione Workforce Bill Creates A Rural Training Grant Program

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5194

Caption: efficiency. Bill: new grants for private and nonprofit trainers in counties under 200,000 people.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3723 by Rep. Gerdes (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 Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5193 · 89RCertified scam

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

Died in committeeReviewed
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.

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
Details · HB 5177

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

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 700 · 89RSmells

Sales-Based Financing Bill Also Brings Fees Under Usury Law

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Details · HB 700

Cost disclosure only on offers over $500K! Smaller deals get no breakdown at all.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to disclosures for certain commercial sales-based financing transactions and the registration of commercial sales-based financing brokers; authorizing a fee and providing a civil penalty.”

Filed Mar 14, 2025

Details · SB 2949

Facilities used only lawfully don’t count, licensed or not. Plus tracking device orders the caption skips.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to the regulation of certain facilities and operators engaged in the motor fuel transport or export business; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a civil penalty.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 22, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Energy Resources committee 9-1, no floor vote.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2865 · 89RSmells

West Bill Lets Retirement Board Approve Any New Benefit

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2865

Category four: “benefits approved by the board.” The Legislature doesn’t have to name them.

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 Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2754 · 89RNo flags

bill adding more hotlines to student ID cards

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2754

Domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines, grade six and up.

Noted, not charged

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2752 · 89RSmells

Blanco Fantasy Bill Declares Paid Contests Not Gambling

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2752

Licensed, taxed at 10%, and the regulator can’t limit contest types or call one gambling.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of fantasy contests; requiring an occupational license; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5107 · 89RNo flags

bill for online and same-day voter registration

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5107

Online sign-ups, same-day registration and a registration age of 17.

Noted, not charged

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 93 by Sen. Johnson (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 Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 5068 · 89RSmells

Romero Permit Bill Shields Applicant Files From Immigration Cases

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5068

Caption: permits and a fee. Bill: background check info can’t be evidence, immigration cases included.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1869 (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 Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4941 · 89RSmells

Curry Fuel Reserve Bill Lets 30% Leave Texas

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4941

Caption: this state. Bill: up to 30% can go to another state’s disaster.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4408 by Rep. Slaton (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 Energy Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4820 · 89RSmells

Disaster Debt Bill Lets Water Districts Borrow Before Any Disaster

Did not passInitial review
Details · HB 4820

The committee analysis calls it “financial flexibility.” No commission approval, and no court challenge.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee 8-0 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2717 · 89RSmells

Bill Exempts Energy Efficiency Council From Open Meetings Act

Did not passInitial review
Details · SB 2717

11 officials, two meetings a year, a report every two years. Public Information Act? Exempt too.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate Business & Commerce committee 10-0 on Apr 10, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on May 19, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2677 · 89RSmells

Perry Bill Puts Sales-Based Financing Fees Under Usury Rules

Died in committeeNeeds review
Details · SB 2677

The caption never says usury. Cost disclosure covers only offers over $500K!

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to disclosures for certain commercial sales-based financing transactions and the registration of commercial sales-based financing brokers; authorizing a fee and providing a civil penalty.”

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2646 · 89RSmells

Middleton Primary Bill Adds A Ballot Rule For Independent Candidates

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2646

Register with a party to vote its primary. Knowingly vote unaffiliated? Second-degree felony!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 239 by Rep. Slaton (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 Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2601 · 89RSmells

Blanco Property Damage Bill Also Bars Claim-Based Rate Hikes

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Details · SB 2601

Landowners get paid for police-response damage too. Insurers can’t count those claims against your rates.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: the House adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author César Blanco (D) in the Senate. Lead sponsor Ryan Guillen (R) in the House. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2594 · 89RSmells

Cities Must Match Downtown District Assessments For A Nonprofit

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2594

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

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 2574 · 89RSmells

Middleton Bill Bars Officials From Enforcing The Establishment Clause

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2574

Caption: “nativist jurisprudence.” Bill: officials who enforce it get sued personally, and losing lawyers pay fees.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1879 (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 Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

SB 2557 · 89RSmells

West Bill Lets Each Police Agency Define Racial Profiling

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2557

Footage that could show it mostly leaves public records law. Unauthorized release? Class A misdemeanor!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2093 (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 Senate Criminal Justice committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4624 · 89RSmells

Bill Also Bars The ‘Nonviolent Romantic Or Sexual Advance’ Defense

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4624

Caption: gender identity or sexual orientation. Bill: any nonviolent advance, whoever makes it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4596 by Rep. Hinojosa (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 12, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 12, 2025

HB 4600 · 89RSmells

Animal Friendly Plate Bill Names One Private Group As Design Consultant

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4600

The state must consult the Texas Humane Legislation Network on design. Plus unnamed animal-welfare plates.

QUICK READ: 102 WORDS The bill as filed runs 102 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Mar 12, 2025

SB 2340 · 89RSmells

Schwertner Bill Lets Attorney General Question Any Person Under Oath

Died in committeeNeeds review
Details · SB 2340

Caption: records. Bill: sworn reports, too. Faking records means up to a year in jail.

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.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 8, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Mar 12, 2025

HB 4348 · 89RSmells

Home-Rule Cities Need A Two-Thirds Vote To Close An Alley

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 4348

Caption: roadway projects. Bill: closing any street or alley takes state approval and a citywide vote.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3281 by Rep. Leo-Wilson (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Transportation committee 8-4 on May 6, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

HB 4328 · 89RSmells

Moody Bill Also Bars Defenses Built On A Nonviolent Advance

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4328

Caption: gender identity or sexual orientation. Bill: also any “nonviolent romantic or sexual advance.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4596 by Rep. Hinojosa (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 House Criminal Jurisprudence 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
Details · SB 2305

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

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

Details · SB 2252

Caption: literacy and pre-K. Bill: also which low-rated campuses qualify, plus $750 private tutoring grants.

DOORSTOP: 7,865 WORDS The bill as filed runs 7,865 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 Apr 22, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Education committee.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

SB 2227 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Adds A Defense For Voting While Ineligible

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2227

Caption: notice from the Secretary of State. Bill: got the notice? That’s an affirmative defense if prosecuted.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 310 by Rep. Bucy (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 2192 · 89RSmells

Huffman Fiscal Matters Bill Regulates Pest Control Done For Free

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2192

Caption: “state fiscal matters.” Bill: unpaid pest work joins the regulated pest control business!

DOORSTOP: 5,201 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,201 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 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

HB 4274 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Election Bill Makes Hindering A Poll Worker A Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4274

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

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 4267 · 89RSmells

Howard Bill Copies Police Trauma Notices To A Regional Center

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4267

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

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4206 · 89RSmells

Toth Inspector General Bill Also Orders Transfers When Parents Ask

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4206

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

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the creation of the office of inspector general for education at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education and required reporting on misconduct by employees of certain educational entities; creating a criminal offense; increasing an administrative penalty; authorizing an administrative penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 10, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4183 · 89RSmells

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

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4183

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

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

SB 2176 · 89RSmells

Parker Cyber Command Bill Drops Public Access To Vulnerability Summaries

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2176

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

DOORSTOP: 10,047 WORDS The bill as filed runs 10,047 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4083 · 89RSmells

Button’s ‘Perishable’ Inventory Tax Break Covers Prescription Drugs

Died in committeeNeeds review
Details · HB 4083

Caption: perishable. Bill: also over-the-counter drugs and vitamins, never tied to spoilage. Starts 2026, if voters agree.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Ways & Means committee on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

SB 2106 · 89RSmells

Creighton Teacher Commission Bill Lets Purchases Skip Procurement Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2106

Caption: a commission. Bill: buying “without complying with standard procurement law.” Report due December 31, 2026.

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

SB 2073 · 89RSmells

Appraisal District Bill Makes 30 Days Of Silence A Yes

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Details · SB 2073

The committee analysis calls it “clear authority.” Districts can borrow without the taxing units’ sign-off.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R SB 1349 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

SB 2068 · 89RSmells

Bettencourt Property Tax Bill Shields Kids’ Info On Exemption Forms

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Details · SB 2068

Caption: protests and appeals. Bill: exemption forms only, and neither word appears!

QUICK READ: 143 WORDS The bill as filed runs 143 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 7, 2025

SB 2057 · 89RSmells

Parker Proof Of Citizenship Bill Adds A Federal-Only Ballot

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2057

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

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

SB 2035 · 89RSmells

Foreign Money Ban Leaves Gifts Out Of The $100,000 Count

Did not passInitial review
Details · SB 2035

Revenue doesn’t count, and revenue includes “a gift.” Public servants can’t name nonprofit donors.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (House committee report) reads: “relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving political committees that support or oppose a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.”GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 6, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the State Affairs committee 8-4, then taken up on the floor on May 27, 2025 and postponed.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

HB 3956 · 89RSmells

Virdell’s $1,000 School Grant Can Later Pay College Tuition

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3956

Leftovers can pay private college tuition. Rules due after the November 3, 2026 election.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4969 by Rep. Schaefer (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

HB 13 · 89RSmells

Emergency Radio Council Works Outside The Open Meetings Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 13

Caption: a council and grants. Bill: exempt from the rulemaking law too, records shielded.

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 Apr 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Finance committee.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1994 · 89RNo flags

bill making new water districts plan for police and fire

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1994

district petitions need emergency plans and roads a fire truck can turn around on.

Noted, not charged

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 6, 2025

SB 1993 · 89RSmells

Hall Roadway Bill Also Puts Home-Rule Alley Closures To A 2/3rds Vote

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · SB 1993

Caption: roadway projects. Bill: home-rule cities need 2/3rds of voters to close a street or alley!

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1293 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.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

HB 3811 · 89RSmells

Youth Coach Training Bill Also Makes Coaches Immune From Lawsuits

Did not passInitial review
Details · HB 3811

Caption: training. Bill: immunity from civil lawsuits. The training only applies if a course is free.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4223 by Rep. Martinez Fischer (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Health committee 9-3 on May 8, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3783 · 89RSmells

Hull Bill Opens Every Earlier Custody Order To Change

Became lawReviewed
Details · HB 3783

Caption: counseling. Bill: the law change itself counts as “a material and substantial change.”

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: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3689 · 89RSmells

Hunter Windstorm Bill Bars Lawsuits Over Rainy Day Fund Investments

Became lawNeeds review
Details · HB 3689

Caption: funding, an assessment, a surcharge. Bill: sue over the investments, pay the state’s legal fees.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1588 by Rep. Oliverson (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 4, 2025

SB 1890 · 89RSmells

Perry Bill Waives Performance Bonds On ‘Small’ City Jobs

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1890

Caption: bid bonding. Bill: performance bonds. And “small” means under 1% of the city budget!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3406 by Rep. Spiller (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 4, 2025 and referred to the Senate Local Government committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 4, 2025

HB 3617 · 89RSmells

Education Watchdog Bill Also Orders Student Transfers On Request

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3617

Caption: an inspector general. Bill: also moves a student to another campus if a parent asks.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the creation of the office of inspector general for education at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education and required reporting on misconduct by employees of certain educational entities; creating a criminal offense; increasing an administrative penalty; authorizing an administrative penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 3, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1832 · 89RSmells

Parker Bill Sends Harmed Students’ State Money To Home Schools Too

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · SB 1832

Caption says private school. State rules for those schools freeze at January 1, 2025.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1557 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Education committee.

Filed Mar 3, 2025

SB 1727 · 89RSmells

Perry Bill Drops Adult Prison Transfer Age To 15

Did not passReviewed
Details · SB 1727

Caption: youth who offend in custody. Bill: adult prison referral at 15 for any determinate-sentence youth.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Criminal Jurisprudence committee 6-5, no floor vote.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1717 · 89RSmells

Gulf Of America Rename Reaches Agency Rules And Publications

Died in committeeNeeds review
Details · SB 1717

Caption: “partially landlocked body of water.” Bill: Gulf of America, electronic media included.

DOORSTOP: 32,472 WORDS The bill as filed runs 32,472 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 Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the State Affairs committee.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1711 · 89RSmells

Gutierrez 3D-Printed Firearms Bill Also Bans Sharing Design Files

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1711

Passing along a design file is a Class A misdemeanor. Licensed manufacturers keep printing.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibiting 3D-printed firearms; creating an offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 27, 2025

SB 1666 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Parole Bill Sets Three-Year Forfeiture Rule For Any Victim

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · SB 1666

Caption: parolees. Bill: any victim owed restitution. Unclaimed money skips the unclaimed property system too.

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

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3412 · 89RSmells

Gámez Homestead Bill Also Repeals Two Tax Code Provisions

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3412

Caption: help at closing. Bill: also repeals 11.43(n) and (p), and never says what they did.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to notice of and assistance in filing an application for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation provided to a home buyer by a title insurance company or title insurance agent in connection with the closing and settlement of certain transactions pertaining to residential real property; authorizing a fee; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3360 · 89RSmells

Cook Bill Reaches Sentenced Juvenile Probationers Outside State Custody

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 3360

Probation under Section 54.04(q): violate it at 18 or older, and adult prison can follow a hearing.

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

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence subcommittee on Juvenile Justice on Apr 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

SB 1652 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Pet Store Bill Bans Dog And Cat Sales Outright

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · SB 1652

Caption: where stores get them. Bill: “a pet store may not sell a dog or cat.”

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Business & Commerce committee on May 1, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3347 · 89RSmells

Noble Employment Bill Also Bars Listed People From School Events

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3347

A listed parent can’t “be present at a sponsored event.” Investigation files go confidential too.

DOORSTOP: 6,062 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,062 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 25, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3247 · 89RSmells

Bryant Voter Registration Bill Moves Every Deadline To 23 Days

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3247

Caption: electronic voter registration. Bill: the paper deadline moves from 30 days to 23 too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 675 by Rep. Bucy (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

HB 3224 · 89RSmells

High School Pay Bill Also Rewrites The College NIL Law

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3224

Section 2 lifts the ban on deals with prospective college athletes, from ninth grade up.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1802 by Rep. Capriglione (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 Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 24, 2025

SB 1573 · 89RSmells

Police Can’t Tell Prosecutors About Misconduct Until It’s Finally Sustained

Died in committeeNeeds review
Details · SB 1573

Caption: “unsubstantiated.” Bill: even findings under appeal. Flagged officers can sue in district court.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 799 by Rep. Cody Harris (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the Senate Criminal Justice committee on Apr 29, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 24, 2025

SB 12 · 89RSmells

Creighton Parental Rights Bill Adds A School Land Report

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · SB 12

The caption skips it, and no consequence is attached. The DEI ban reaches programs that “reference race.”

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 31, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 2 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.DOORSTOP: 6,237 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,237 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 24, 2025

HB 3145 · 89RSmells

Homeless ‘Services’ Grants Pay For Security And Sanitation

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3145

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

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

HB 3059 · 89RSmells

Morales Shaw Bill’s ‘Employer Contribution’ Can Come Out Of Paychecks

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3059

Employers can deduct up to 50%. The 0.15% wage charge starts 2026, paid leave 2027!

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 3001 · 89RSmells

Paul Insurance Bill Takes Surplus Lines Insurers Off The List

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3001

Caption: the right to hire a public adjuster. Bill: fewer policyholders have it.

QUICK READ: 142 WORDS The bill as filed runs 142 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 19, 2025 and referred to the House Insurance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

SB 1381 · 89RCertified scam

Middleton Bill Turns ‘Donated’ Wind Turbine Blades Into A Border Wall

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · SB 1381

Caption: donated blades. Bill: the commission can require any retired wind facility to ship them!

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to creating a program allowing the state to accept and use donated wind turbine blades; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 19, 2025 and referred to the Senate Border Security committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 19, 2025

HB 2981 · 89RSmells

Foreign Money Ban Exempts Foreign-Owned Firms With U.S. Earnings

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2981

Caption: ballot-measure committees. Bill: also a two-year lobbying ban and 501(c)(3) donor protection.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving a specific-purpose committee for supporting or opposing a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 18, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 18, 2025

HB 2975 · 89RSmells

Bucy Cannabis Bill Also Rewrites A Controlled Substance Exemption

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2975

Adults 21 and up get 2 ounces, 12 plants. The edit reaches handlers of any controlled substance.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1937 by Rep. Jessica González (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 18, 2025 and referred to the House Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 18, 2025

SB 1353 · 89RSmells

Bill Caps Cameron County Harbor Pilots’ Liability At $1,000

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Details · SB 1353

The purpose section says limiting liability helps “maritime commerce.” A pilot’s error costs $1,000, tops.

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

Filed Feb 18, 2025

SB 1340 · 89RSmells

State Building Study Keeps Its Own Data From The Public

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1340

Caption: studies. Bill: the building data is “excepted from disclosure.” Nobody has to consolidate anything.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1119 by Sen. Kolkhorst (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 18, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 18, 2025

HB 2864 · 89RSmells

Noble Bill Also Raises The Bar For Ending Parental Rights

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2864

Caption: removing children already in state conservatorship. Bill: terminations, emergency removals and foster care reviews too.

DOORSTOP: 6,924 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,924 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 14, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2806 · 89RSmells

Dog Attack Probes Become Mandatory In A Handful Of Cities

Did not passInitial review
Details · HB 2806

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

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 2780 · 89RSmells

Dutton Teacher Residency Bill Also Repeals A Whole Subchapter

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2780

Caption: a new program. Bill: also repeals Subchapter Q. The text never says what it did.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2358 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.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 2701 · 89RSmells

RV Park Bill Sets A Ceiling On Local Safety Rules

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 2701

Caption: construction standards. Bill: no city or county can go stricter on fire, propane or electrical.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1286 (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 Feb 12, 2025

SB 1242 · 89RNo flags

TSTC land buys skip Coordinating Board review

Became lawInitial review
Details · SB 1242

The $300,000 review rule is struck.

Noted, not charged

INSTANT LAW Took effect immediately, on Jun 20, 2025. 833 of the 1,185 graded 89R laws took effect Sep 1, 2025 (derived from the bill histories, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).

Filed Feb 12, 2025

HB 2651 · 89RSmells

Plesa Abortion Bill Also Shields Physicians From Liability And Discipline

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2651

Minors consent alone, no parent or court. The caption skips the physician shield.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3588 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

SB 1219 · 89RSmells

Hughes Price Estimates Bill Also Wipes Out Subchapter B

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1219

Bills capped at 5% over the estimate. The text never says what Subchapter B does.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3218 by Rep. Klick (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 11, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2606 · 89RSmells

Bryant Weapons Bill Bans Assault Weapon Possession Under 21

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2606

Caption: acquisition, purchase, transfer. Bill: possession too, unless you held one lawfully on August 31, 2025.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 32 by Sen. Zaffirini (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 10, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 10, 2025

SB 1100 · 89RSmells

Flores Bill Opens DPS License Photos To A Private Vendor

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1100

Sign an agreement, pay a fee, match a face against the license photo database. With consent.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the use of the Department of Public Safety image verification system for the purpose of verifying an individual's identity; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 4, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 4, 2025

SB 1063 · 89RCertified scam

Campbell’s Foreign Farmland Ban Stops At Five Acres

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · SB 1063

Only land of “no more than five (5) acres” counts. Bigger parcels are out. No penalty!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 552 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 3, 2025

HB 2274 · 89RSmells

Schatzline Penalties Bill Also Cuts Some Felonies To Misdemeanors

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2274

Caption: “increasing criminal penalties.” Bill: some felonies drop to misdemeanors, old offenses repealed. Nine-member commission too.

DOORSTOP: 5,218 WORDS The bill as filed runs 5,218 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 Jan 30, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 30, 2025

HB 2257 · 89RSmells

Louderback Bill’s ‘Required Agreements’ Only Make Sheriffs Apply

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2257

Caption: required agreements. Bill: apply and try “in good faith.” Small counties get until July 2028.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 30, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 30, 2025

HB 2247 · 89RSmells

Garcia Family Violence Court Bill Can Seal Records After Conviction

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2247

Caption: a specialty court and fees. Bill: graduates can get dismissal and sealed arrest records.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the creation of a specialty court for individuals who commit family violence; imposing fees for participation.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 30, 2025 and referred to the House Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 30, 2025

HB 2188 · 89RSmells

Nurse Aide ‘Transition’ Bill Orders A Plan, Then Expires

Did not passInitial review
Details · HB 2188

Caption: transition. Bill: a plan and reports by December 1, 2026. The whole Act expires weeks later!

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Public Health committee 13-0 on Apr 28, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 13, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 29, 2025

SB 981 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bus Bill Reserves 75 Percent Of Grants For Electric Buses

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 981

Caption: public schools. Bill: private bus companies can get grants, and contracts stretch to 15 years.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1942 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 29, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 29, 2025

HB 2172 · 89RSmells

Harris Bill Keeps Prosecutors From Weighing Unsustained Misconduct Allegations

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2172

Caption: “unsubstantiated.” Bill: anything not “finally adjudicated as sustained,” pending investigations included.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 799 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Criminal Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2161 · 89RSmells

Gámez Firearm Bill Sends Emergency Detention Records To The FBI

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2161

Caption: “recently released.” Bill: officers report wards at custody, within one working day.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4973 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 28, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2113 · 89RSmells

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

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2113

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

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 2093 · 89RCertified scam

Caption Promises CPR Rules, Bill Delivers A CPR Lawsuit Shield

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 2093

Caption: certification requirements. Bill: certification optional, and restaurants “not liable” for botched or skipped CPR!

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1080 (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 House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2082 · 89RSmells

Voting Access Bill Hands Redistricting To A 14-Member Commission

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2082

Caption: voter access. Bill: the Legislature gives up every district map in 2029.

DOORSTOP: 18,303 WORDS The bill as filed runs 18,303 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 Jan 24, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

Details · SB 891

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

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 1993 · 89RSmells

Martinez Fischer Bill Bars Governor’s Donors Over $2,500 From Appointments

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1993

Caption: appointee contributions. Bill: paying a lobbyist is a Class A misdemeanor, for the lobbyist too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 489 by Rep. Meza (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

Details · SB 878

The required public hearing comes before the public sees the plans.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1419 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 2, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Ways & Means committee.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1917 · 89RSmells

Bucy Mail Ballot Bill Lets Clerks Pick Drop-Off Sites

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1917

Caption: mail voting. Bill: also drop-off sites at “any suitable location that meets criteria.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 241 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Elections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1910 · 89RSmells

Schatzline Bill Orders Cities Of 100,000 To Require Panhandling Permits

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1910

Caption: “authority.” Bill: “shall adopt and enforce.” Asking takes a paper permit and a 24-hour wait.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate panhandling on public property; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 834 · 89RSmells

Bill Lowers Preregistration Age To 17, Adds High School Compliance List

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 834

Caption: who can preregister. Bill: high school registrars also report forms and 18-year-olds yearly.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 94 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 16, 2025 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 799 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Bill Names Environmental Agency The State’s Federal Energy Liaison

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 799

Caption: school buses and solar panels. Bill: a federal energy liaison. No money, no mandate.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 238 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 15, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1802 · 89RSmells

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

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1802

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

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

HB 1797 · 89RSmells

Bucy Bill Bars Cannabinoid Drug Tests For Public Workers

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1797

Caption: medical low-THC cannabis and hemp. Bill: no screening for cannabinoids of any kind.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1467 (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 House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 9, 2025

HB 1770 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Inflation Bill Also Raises The Per-Student Base To $7,500

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1770

Up $1,340 from $6,160. The yearly inflation bump? Any budget can trim it to the $7,500 floor.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1107 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 8, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 8, 2025

SB 734 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Cannabis Bill Bars Child Removal Over Any Parent’s Positive Test

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 734

Patient or not. Also: any diagnosis can qualify, no THC cap, about 300 dispensing sites.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 121 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 7, 2025

SB 726 · 89RSmells

Hughes Bill Requires A Data Off Switch For Smart Devices

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 726

Anyone with the “capacity to receive” your device data must build its own app.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1691 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 7, 2025

HB 1735 · 89RSmells

Schatzline Bill Pulls State Grants From Local Governments That Don’t Cooperate

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1735

Caption: an association and a fee. Bill: binding arbitration, and voters can force their city in.

FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the creation of the Texas Local Government Accountability Association; authorizing a fee.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 6, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 6, 2025

SB 699 · 89RSmells

Rehab Facility License Bill Keeps State Findings Out Of Most Lawsuits

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 699

Caption: licensing, fees, penalties. Bill: state violation findings mostly stay out of private injury lawsuits.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the licensing and regulation of inpatient rehabilitation facilities; imposing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 3, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 3, 2025

HB 1725 · 89RSmells

Hopper Bill Makes Texas-Only Vehicles Carry A ‘Made In Texas’ Label

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1725

Built, sold and driven only in Texas? Bill says EPA interstate commerce rules don’t reach it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4661 by Rep. Slaton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 2, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 2, 2025

HB 1709 · 89RSmells

Capriglione AI Regulation Bill Also Hands Grants To AI Companies

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1709

Duties cover only AI “weighed more heavily than any other factor.” Biometric training gets a pass.

DOORSTOP: 8,684 WORDS The bill as filed runs 8,684 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 Dec 23, 2024 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 23, 2024

SB 666 · 89RNo flags

bill raises nitrous oxide buying age from 18 to 21

Did not passInitial review
Details · SB 666

Sellers who checked a valid ID get a defense.

Noted, not charged

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the Senate State Affairs committee 11-0 on Mar 3, 2025. Placed on the intent calendar on Mar 18, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Dec 19, 2024

HB 1643 · 89RSmells

Oliverson Bill Frees North Harris Water Authority From Subsidence District

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1643

Every property in its territory too. It writes its own plan and picks its own deadline!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3820 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 17, 2024 and referred to the House Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 17, 2024

HB 1601 · 89RSmells

Rosenthal Discrimination Bill Also Repeals 2023 Transition Ban For Minors

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1601

Caption: discrimination. Bill: gender changes on IDs and birth certificates, plus the same-sex marriage bar repealed.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3918 (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 State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 12, 2024

HB 1532 · 89RSmells

Cunningham Bill Gives Houston Public Works A Liability Shield

Became lawReviewed
Details · HB 1532

Up to $25M a year in state money through fiscal 2027. Sand and gravel, no permit.

NO AUTOGRAPH Became law without the governor's signature on Jun 20, 2025.BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 5341 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Dec 5, 2024

HB 1504 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Cannabis Bill Limits Child Removals For Any Parent Testing Positive

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1504

Caption: qualifying patients. Bill: no child removal just because a parent “tested positive for marihuana.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1200 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 4, 2024 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 4, 2024

HB 1488 · 89RSmells

Louderback E-Verify Bill’s $5,000 Penalty Vanishes Once Employers Sign Up

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1488

Skip E-Verify, get caught, sign up: no penalty. Caption: license suspensions. Bill: agencies may choose.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3846 by Rep. Toth (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 2, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 2, 2024

HB 1484 · 89RSmells

Wilson Bill Lets State Funding Follow Kids To Private Schools

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1484

Caption: grooming. Bill: Chapter 48 funding follows the child, private schools included. Nothing targets the grooming.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1938 by Rep. Stucky (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 2, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 2, 2024

SB 520 · 89RSmells

Middleton Bill Bars Agencies From Considering Out-Of-State Comments

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 520

Caption: a priority system. Bill: out-of-state comments go in the record and can’t be considered.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1762 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 2, 2024 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 2, 2024

SB 509 · 89RSmells

Emergency Election Orders Wait An Hour For The Attorney General

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Details · SB 509

Caption: notice. Bill: a one-hour wait, a remote seat at the hearing, and void orders otherwise.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: both chambers adopted the conference committee report. 3 days before the session ended Jun 2, 2025.QUICK READ: 131 WORDS The bill as filed runs 131 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 25, 2024

HB 1452 · 89RSmells

Film Bill Hands Productions 25 Percent Of The Extra Tax

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1452

The purpose section calls it “successful competition with other states.” Two new funds pay out without appropriation.

DOORSTOP: 6,521 WORDS The bill as filed runs 6,521 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 Nov 21, 2024 and referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

SB 408 · 89RSmells

Middleton Bill Lets Commissioner Take Over Schools After Safety Findings

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 408

Caption: investigate. Bill: subpoenas, closed board meetings, and schools pay for their own forensic audits!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 690 (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 Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1365 · 89RSmells

Hernandez Sexual Orientation Bill Also Reaches Gender Identity And Behavior

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1365

Caption: sexual orientation. Bill: “behavior or gender identity or expression” too, and protects transition support.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1679 (Died in committee) 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 1351 · 89RSmells

Meza Family Leave Bill Makes Every Worker Pay Into A Fund

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1351

Caption: leave. Bill: “one quarter of one percent” of monthly pay, even from workers who can’t collect.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 494 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 15, 2024 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development subcommittee on Workforce. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 15, 2024

SB 385 · 89RSmells

Flores Bill Caps RV Park Rules At A National Standard

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 385

Caption: construction standards. Bill: the state, counties and cities can’t go stricter.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1286 by Rep. Guillen (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 15, 2024 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 15, 2024

HB 1253 · 89RSmells

Zwiener Bullying Bill Adds Bodily Autonomy To Health Class

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1253

Caption: bullying and harassment. Bill: self-defense, plus “respect for another person’s bodily autonomy.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 72 (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 1167 · 89RSmells

Cunningham Bail Bill Lets Victims Sue Judges For Up To $10M

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1167

Bail below the $2M to $5M minimum? The judge loses immunity and faces a fine-only misdemeanor!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1728 (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 1118 · 89RCertified scam

VanDeaver Commission Bill Also Ends A Through F Ratings For Districts

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 1118

Caption: a commission. Bill: sanctions freeze and state testing shrinks to the federal minimum!

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 977 (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 1115 · 89RSmells

VanDeaver Bill Also Opens Security License Exemption To Reserve Officers

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1115

Caption: retired officers at schools. Bill: more officers work private security without a license.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2456 (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 1111 · 89RNo flags

Reynolds Bill Adds Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity To Bias Protections

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1111

Jobs, housing and businesses open to the public. State contractors face $100 a day per worker.

Noted, not charged

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 850 (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 1072 · 89RSmells

Schatzline Database Bill Orders DPS To Detain Children

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1072

Caption: a database. Bill: detain, fingerprint and interview children apart from adults.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2576 (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 1059 · 89RSmells

Bhojani Bill Shields Providers Who Follow An Advance Directive

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1059

Caption: presumption of validity. Bill: also protection from lawsuits, prosecution and licensing discipline.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4989 (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 Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1014 · 89RSmells

Toth Bathroom Bill Reaches Into School Contracts

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1014

Bidders’ bathroom policies can’t count. The $100,000 penalty sits in Subsection (c). Collection points to (a)!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5235 (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
Details · HB 1013

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

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 998 · 89RSmells

Toth Disabled Veteran Bill Also Binds Mortgage And Title Companies

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 998

Caption: the buyer asks the appraiser. Bill: mortgage and title companies “shall consider the effect”.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4513 (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 Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 986 · 89RCertified scam

Toth’s ‘Budget Savings’ Program Pays Private School Tuition

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 986

Caption: state savings. Bill: tuition grants up to 80% of average per-student spending. Savings test: low-tax filers only!

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2530 (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 984 · 89RCertified scam

Toth Voucher Bill Pays $10K A Kid, Freezes Rules For Private Schools

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 984

Tuition, tutors, curriculum. Every private school and homeschool, in the program or not, gets a 2025 rules freeze!

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

Noted, not charged

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2114 (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 980 · 89RSmells

Toth Birth Certificate Bill Extends Its Chromosome Test To Other Laws

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 980

Caption: birth certificates. Bill: the Y-chromosome test decides sex or gender under other Texas laws.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1952 (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 Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 955 · 89RSmells

Toth Partisan School Board Bill Also Moves Races To November

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 955

Caption: partisan. Bill: also November election dates, and every three-year term becomes four years.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 221 (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 951 · 89RSmells

Schofield Primary Bill Also Bars Party Members From Running Independent

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 951

Caption: primary voting. Bill: party-affiliated people can’t run as independents. Unaffiliated primary voters get provisional ballots.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 239 by Rep. Slaton (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 943 · 89RSmells

Cain’s COVID-19 Consent Bill Bars Anyone From Penalizing Refusal

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 943

Caption: informed consent. Bill: nobody can penalize you for refusing the vaccine. Employers and schools included.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 81 by Rep. Harrison (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 Health 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
Details · HB 893

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

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 891 · 89RSmells

Lalani’s ‘Texas Solution’ Starts With A 12-Member Task Force

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 891

Studies due December 1, 2026. Coverage waits on a federal waiver, and nobody is entitled to it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 504 by Sen. Miles (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 Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 875 · 89RSmells

Spiller Bill Lets Cities Skip Workers’ Comp On Small Jobs

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 875

Caption: bid bonding. Bill: drops performance bonds on jobs under 1% of the budget.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3406 (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 7-1 on May 2, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 859 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Environmental Justice Bill Also Creates A 15-Member Board

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 859

Caption: an advisory council. Bill: 8 members appoint 15 more. Nobody has to listen!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 642 (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 Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 772 · 89RSmells

Howard Bill Flips Shot Registry To Opt-Out, Adds Research Use

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 772

Children’s shot records go in by default from January 1, 2027. Getting out takes an exclusion request.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 172 (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 Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

Details · HB 710

Caption: other states. Bill: foreign countries too, plus wider scope of practice in a disaster.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3353 (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 Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 696 · 89RSmells

Park Fee Waiver Bill Adds Spending On Ads And Salaries

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 696

Serve 20 straight years? Free park entry and licenses. Also, the department can spend on “promotional products.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 293 (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 Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 613 · 89RSmells

Rosenthal Grid Bill Forces Connections So Federal Regulation Reaches ERCOT

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 613

Caption: interconnection. Bill: lines picked by 2027 for “the purpose of allowing federal regulation.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3177 (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 590 · 89RSmells

Bucy Felony Notification Bill Adds A Defense To Voting Prosecutions

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 590

Caption: a notice. Bill: getting the notice becomes a defense. No word on still being eligible.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 310 (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 535 · 89RSmells

Lopez Bicycle Passing Bill Loosens No-Passing Zones Statewide

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 535

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

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 496 · 89RSmells

Swanson Bill Puts ‘None Of The Above’ On Propositions Too

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 496

Mark “None of the Above” on any race or measure. It won’t count toward a majority.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 153 (Did not pass) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Elections committee 6-2 on Mar 20, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 478 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Extreme Risk Bill Also Strikes A Handgun License Rule

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 478

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

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 351 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Inflation Bill Also Adds A Flat $1,000 Per Student

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 351

$6,160 becomes $7,160. The inflation bump, capped at 3 percent, can be budgeted down to zero.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1107 (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 326 · 89RSmells

Lopez Bill Makes Fuel Tax Changes Automatic Every January 1

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 326

Caption: “authorizing.” Bill: automatic, up or down with TxDOT costs, no vote of the Legislature.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 321 (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 Ways & Means committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

Details · HB 320

Corrected Oct 26, 2026 We checked this summary against the bill text and fixed it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1690 (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 Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

Details · HB 293

Caption: application requirements. Bill: one opposing letter and the board “may not approve.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2856 (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 May 14, 2025. Never placed on a calendar. 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
Details · HB 234

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

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 209 · 89RSmells

Schofield Bill Builds A Second, Federal-Only Voter Roll

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 209

Fail Texas registration rules, meet federal ones? You get a congressional-only ballot.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 294 (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 187 · 89RNo flags

fathers owe child support back to the month of conception

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 187

Retroactive to the month of likely conception.

Noted, not charged

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2163 by Rep. Rogers (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 Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 160 · 89RSmells

Tuition Bill Makes Colleges Report Students To Campus Police

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 160

Caption: tuition rates. Bill: students not lawfully present get reported, and owe back tuition.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3280 (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 Higher Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 289 · 89RSmells

Miles ‘Texas Solution’ Medicaid Bill Mostly Waits On Washington

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 289

Caption: “designed to ensure” coverage. Bill: no entitlement, studies, a task force. Some parents get a fee.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 504 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 267 · 89RSmells

Perry Bill Sets A Doctor Pay Floor At 90 Percent

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 267

Caption: designating physicians. Bill: plans must pay them 90 percent of their highest contracted rate!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2442 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 254 · 89RSmells

Bill Lets Pharmacy Techs Vaccinate Kids As Young As Three

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 254

No doctor’s protocol required. Notice to the doctor stretches from 24 hours to 14 days!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 749 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 218 · 89RSmells

West’s Student Trustee Bill Also Repeals Section 11.0511

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 218

Every board seats a nonvoting high schooler. What the repealed section did, the text never says.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2321 (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 Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 195 · 89RSmells

Gun Wait Bill Makes Any Firearm To A Child A Felony

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 195

Buyers 18 to 20 wait until the 30th day. The caption mentions only the wait.

CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a required waiting period for certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.”NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the Senate State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 170 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Medical Cannabis Bill Drops The List Of Qualifying Conditions

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 170

Caption: certain medical conditions. Bill: any diagnosis or symptom a physician thinks it may help.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 121 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 168 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Bill Also Covers Changing A Child’s Gender Identity

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 168

Caption: sexual orientation. Bill: “behavior or gender identity” too. Licensing boards handle discipline.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 439 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 130 · 89RSmells

Texas-Made Gun Bill Adds A Stamp And A Federal Case

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 130

Caption: exempt from federal regulation. Bill: the attorney general must take it to federal court!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 311 (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 State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 123 · 89RSmells

Hall Bill Makes The Medical Board Director Personally Liable

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 123

Caption: verifying applications. Bill: harmed patients can sue the executive director. No immunity!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 513 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

Details · SB 108

Caption: election clerks. Bill: also a right to occupy and watch where voters are accepted.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1199 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 1, 2025. Died in the House: voted out of the Elections committee 5-4, no floor vote.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 94 · 89RSmells

A Request Receipt Gets Kids Into School Without Shots

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 94

Caption: the affidavit form. Bill: a request receipt gets you in. No deadline for the affidavit!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 626 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 83 · 89RSmells

Hall School Handgun Bill Also Shields Districts From Damage Suits

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 83

Caption: handguns on campus. Bill: also no damage suits against districts, charter schools or staff.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 354 (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 State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 46 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Bill Makes Shot Records Automatic And Shareable With Researchers

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 46

Opt out or you’re in, starting January 1, 2027. That’s after the 2026 election.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 342 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

Sources

Derived stock: 434 tagged measures in the 89R published record. Each measure counts once for this pattern. Snapshot Nov 2, 2026 at 7:17 AM CST.

A pattern tag is not a Certified scam grade. Grades, headlines and charges follow the published record.

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