Monitoring the Session
Patterns

Study, task force, commission, report

Action is deferred to a body that reports later, usually after the next election.

265 bills

Rule

Action is deferred to a body that reports later, usually after the next election.

Receipt: The section that creates the body and the date its report is due.

Checked at the filing stage.

HB 5571 · 89RSmells

Rodríguez Ramos Bill Orders Recurring Charter School Audits

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 5571

Audit in 2026, then every third year. Problems found? A corrective plan within 90 days.

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

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee on Apr 30, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5528 · 89RSmells

Louderback Bill Builds A Crisis Task Force That Only Reports

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 5528

Meets quarterly. Reports every two years. Power to change a crisis call: none.

STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee 9-0 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5475 · 89RSmells

Guillen Bill Orders An Underground Utility Line Report, Due 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5475

The study and report are the whole job. Nothing changes until a later Legislature acts.

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 Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Energy Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5450 · 89RSmells

Jail deaths panel of up to 11 can only recommend

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 5450

It meets monthly and reviews deaths. New jail rules wait on its advice.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 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 Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government. 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 5200 · 89RSmells

Anchía Grid Bill Orders ERCOT Studies With An Optional Report

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 5200

Utilities may use what ERCOT finds. Permit filings must address a list ERCOT may never publish.

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 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5195 · 89RSmells

Capriglione Paperwork Bill Answers Paperwork With More Paperwork

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Needs review
Details · HB 5195

Assessments and plans due September 1, 2026. The actual fixes have no deadline!

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Giovanni Capriglione (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Carol Alvarado (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 3006 · 89RSmells

El Paso Law School Bill Allows Up To $40M In Bonds

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 3006

Student tuition can be pledged to repay them. First, a feasibility study.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 174 (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 Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2896 · 89RSmells

Cook Bill Adds A Disability Council Without Power Over Services

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2896

Quarterly meetings, a five-year plan, a spending proposal and an annual inventory with waitlist estimates.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 729 by Rep. Rose (Vetoed) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

SB 2893 · 89RSmells

Cook Bill Orders A School Custodian Study, Then Expires

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2893

Report due December 1, 2026. Any actual standard or funding waits on a later Legislature.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2693 by Rep. Venton Jones (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 14, 2025

HB 5085 · 89RSmells

Seed Bank Study Covers Only Counties Over 2M People

Did not passInitial review
Details · HB 5085

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

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

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 5032 · 89RSmells

Metcalf Bill Orders A Display Plan, Due December 1, 2027

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 5032

A plan for the Travis letter, Declaration and Constitution. The actual display? Optional!

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Will Metcalf (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Judith Zaffirini (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Economic Development committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4945 · 89RSmells

Firefighter Retirement Bill Orders A Study Of Benefit Options

Became lawReviewed
Details · HB 4945

No benefit changes. Report due December 31, 2026. A later bill would have to act.

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

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 Mar 13, 2025

HB 4936 · 89RSmells

Study Prices Out A Marketing Department, Creates Nothing

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 4936

How much do agencies, universities included, spend on marketing? Report due September 30, 2026.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4844 · 89RSmells

Gámez’s Border Task Force Advises On A Single County

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4844

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1904 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4838 · 89RSmells

Morales Shaw Bill Creates A Coordinator Job For One Report

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 4838

A report within a year of hiring. Nothing changes in services. Expires June 1, 2027.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 12, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4793 · 89RSmells

Commission Picks Five Advisers To Advise The Commission On Training

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4793

The committee gives advice on existing active shooter training. Any change waits on the commission.

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

Details · HB 117

Recommendations due December 1, 2026. Task force abolished September 1, 2027.

BUZZER BEATER Final vote May 30, 2025: the House concurred in the Senate 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 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 2496 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Bill Studies Hydrogen Sulfide, Sets No Limits

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2496

A joint report due December 1, 2026, and the whole thing expires January 1, 2027.

QUICK READ: 150 WORDS The bill as filed runs 150 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 13, 2025

HB 4391 · 89RSmells

Capriglione Bill Studies State Buildings Every Six Years, Moves Nothing

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4391

Agencies hand over square footage and utility costs to a database kept from public records requests.

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 Mar 11, 2025 and referred to the House Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

HB 4331 · 89RSmells

Streamlined Flood Reviews Due Months Before The Law Expires

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 4331

Study first. Guidelines by January 1, 2027. The whole law expires September 1, 2027!

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

HB 4329 · 89RSmells

Drainage Bill Orders A Study, Then Expires In 2027

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 4329

A report due January 1, 2027. No money, projects or rules come with it.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 11, 2025

SB 2296 · 89RSmells

Miles Bill Orders Severe Weather Plans Nobody Has To Follow

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 2296

Agencies and ERCOT post one every even-numbered year, counting costs out 10 years.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2383 (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

HB 4236 · 89RNo flags

six lawmakers, one public meeting

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Details · HB 4236

The topic: the comptroller’s school district property value study.

Noted, not charged

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

Filed Mar 10, 2025

HB 4117 · 89RSmells

Howard Medicaid Bill Delivers A Plan Before Any New Rates

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 4117

Rates wait on budget board approval. Meanwhile, a committee of up to 15 and reports.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1798 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Mar 7, 2025 and referred to the House Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

HB 4014 · 89RSmells

Bucy Bill Orders A Psychedelics Study And Nothing Else

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 4014

MDMA, psilocybin and ketamine get a report by December 1, 2026. Treatment access stays put.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats. 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 Health & Human Services committee.

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 2069 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Psychiatric Bed Registry Bill Ends In A 2026 Report

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · SB 2069

Nothing changes for patients or hospitals. The work group ends September 1, 2027.

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 803 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Mar 7, 2025

Details · HB 3826

Existing officials evaluate efficiency programs, recommend changes and report to the legislature.

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

GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3801 · 89RSmells

Orr Bill’s New Health Council Seats 15 Agencies And Boards

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · HB 3801

Out: a council and nursing committee. In: a council, nursing committee, work group and workgroup.

CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Angelia Orr (R) in the House. Lead sponsor Molly Cook (D) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

HB 3784 · 89RSmells

Frank Bill Creates 11-Member Commission To Study Boys And Men

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 3784

11 unpaid members, a study, a report by November 1, 2026. Then lights out December 31.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House State Affairs committee 14-1 on Apr 30, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Mar 5, 2025

Details · HB 3554

23 appointed seats, a yearly report, and no power to make anyone do anything.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 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: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1765 · 89RSmells

Cook’s Senior Housing Task Force Writes A Report, Then Ends

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1765

10 members, one report due September 1, 2026. Abolished December 1. No housing rule changes.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 428 by Rep. Ray Lopez (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 28, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 28, 2025

SB 1677 · 89RSmells

Menéndez Amputation Bill Delivers One Report, Then Expires In 2027

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · SB 1677

Report due September 1, 2026. Recommendations only. Nothing changes for patients or doctors.

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

Filed Feb 27, 2025

HB 3423 · 89RSmells

Tinderholt Nuclear Bill Orders A Study And Nothing Else

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3423

Fusion versus fission, on paper. Report due September 1, 2026. Law expires December 1.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4738 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 26, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 26, 2025

HB 3339 · 89RSmells

Bill orders a study of maternal deaths among Black women

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 3339

Report due September 1, 2026. Nothing changes in care on the ground.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1664 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3284 · 89RSmells

Frank’s Marriage Commission Writes One Report, Then Ends

Became lawReviewed
Details · HB 3284

Seven unpaid members, a report by November 1, 2026, lights out December 31. No law changes.

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: 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 25, 2025

HB 3240 · 89RSmells

Guerra Bill Gives Geothermal Industry Seats On A Study Council

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 3240

Up to 11 unpaid seats, three to five from industry. It studies, then ends in 2032.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 4 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 25, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 24, 2025

SB 1534 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Bill Orders A Health Physics Report, Expires In 2027

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · SB 1534

Due December 1, 2026, after the election. Nothing changes on the ground beyond the study.

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

Filed Feb 21, 2025

HB 3131 · 89RNo flags

bill ordering a study of pole attachments and broadband

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3131

The Public Utility Commission studies how slow co-ops approve attachments.

Noted, not charged

NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs subcommittee on Telecommunications & Broadband. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 3107 · 89RSmells

Goodwin Firearm Bill Orders An Optional Model Policy

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 3107

Report due September 1, 2026. The law expires a month later!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2077 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

SB 1495 · 89RSmells

Schwertner Bill Creates An EV Charging Board That Only Advises

Died in committeeNeeds review
Details · SB 1495

9 voting seats, 2 nonvoting. Meets only when called, sets no standard, ends December 1, 2030.

GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on Apr 24, 2025. Died in the House: failed to receive a favorable vote in the Delivery of Government Efficiency committee on May 10, 2025.

Filed Feb 20, 2025

HB 2943 · 89RSmells

Allen Parole Housing Bill’s Standards Wait Until 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2943

Parole housing in any county. The standards wait on a task force report due December 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 965 (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 Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 18, 2025

HB 2932 · 89RSmells

Dutton Felony Bill Sets Up A Nine-Member Study Commission

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2932

Report due November 1, 2026. The commission is abolished December 31. No law changes.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 927 (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 Corrections committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

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 2861 · 89RSmells

Guerra Telehealth Bill Reaches Campuses In 2029-2030

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2861

The task force reports by September 1, 2026, on programs that don’t exist yet!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1060 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 14, 2025 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2860 · 89RSmells

Guerra Loan Repayment Bill Expires Before Any Worker Gets Aid

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 2860

A plan and a cost estimate, due September 1, 2026. The bill expires January 1, 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2167 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Higher Education committee 9-2 on May 7, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 14, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Feb 14, 2025

HB 2830 · 89RSmells

Howard Dedicated Revenue Bill Orders A Plan, Cuts Nothing

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2830

The Budget Board reviews, recommends and plans. The Legislature may or may not follow.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3258 (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 Appropriations committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2807 · 89RSmells

Rose’s Disability Council Bill Delivers A Plan Due In 2027

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 2807

Meets quarterly, writes plans and inventories. Agencies may decline to carry out its recommendations.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 729 (Vetoed) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: never got out of the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Feb 13, 2025

HB 2711 · 89RSmells

Vo’s Bed Registry Bill Orders A Report, Builds No Registry

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 2711

Report due September 1, 2026. The work group and the law expire in 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 803 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 1 Republican, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Feb 12, 2025

HB 2685 · 89RSmells

Campos Bill Orders A 2-1-1 Evaluation Every Two Years

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2685

Any change to 2-1-1 waits on the report. General revenue can buy outside help.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 833 (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 Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2668 · 89RSmells

Harris County Jail Bill Orders A Report, Changes Nothing Inside

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 2668

Report due December 1, 2026. Any change waits on a later Legislature.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3434 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Intergovernmental Affairs subcommittee on County & Regional Government on Apr 28, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2664 · 89RSmells

Nursing Task Force Reports In 2026, Then Shuts Down

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2664

Nine members set diversity goals and write a report. No rule changes until later legislation acts.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 990 by Rep. Howard (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 Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 11, 2025

HB 2618 · 89RSmells

Anchía Bill Orders Weather Plans With No Follow-Through Required

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 2618

15 agencies and ERCOT, every even year. The Houston Advanced Research Center consults on each.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4793 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Feb 10, 2025

HB 2542 · 89RSmells

Kitzman Disability Bill Orders A Work Group, Changes No Services

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 2542

Group by October 1, report by December 1, gone by end of 2026. Waiting lists unchanged.

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 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Health & Human Services committee.

Filed Feb 6, 2025

SB 1140 · 89RSmells

Rare Disease Council’s Drug Industry Seat Can Come From Any State

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 1140

Every other seat needs a Texas resident. Funding: gifts and grants from any source.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1408 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Feb 6, 2025 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Feb 6, 2025

HB 2426 · 89RSmells

Garcia Veterans Bill’s Only Duty: A Workgroup Report By 2026

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 2426

Four agency heads study surplus property. Any real housing waits on a future bill.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3220 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs on Apr 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Feb 4, 2025

HB 2310 · 89RSmells

Ordaz Early Learning Bill Delivers A Plan Of Mostly Recommendations

Became lawNeeds review
Details · HB 2310

First plan due September 1, 2026, updated every four years. Real changes wait on later action.

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).CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Claudia Ordaz (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Tan Parker (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 31, 2025

Details · HB 2308

Quarterly meetings, a state plan, yearly reports. Per diem and travel pay. Nothing changes on the border.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 14, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 31, 2025

HB 2193 · 89RSmells

Guillen Veterans Bill Orders A Study, Then Expires In 2027

Became lawReviewed
Details · HB 2193

Report due June 1, 2026. Hiring and new locations wait for future legislation.

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

Filed Jan 29, 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 976 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Water Bill Creates 12-Member Board, Final Report Due 2034

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 976

Status reports every December 1 until 2034. Water rules stay put the whole time.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2362 (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 Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 29, 2025

HB 2134 · 89RSmells

Bhojani Bill Orders A Report On Optimal School District Size

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2134

Report due December 31, 2026. The law expires the next day!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 358 by Rep. Jetton (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 Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 28, 2025

HB 2111 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Pay Equity Bill Adds Nine Appointees, Changes No One’s Pay

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2111

Agencies, counties and cities must hand over payroll by gender, disability and race on request.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 514 by Rep. Wu (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 27, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 27, 2025

HB 2101 · 89RSmells

Campos Gunshot Study Bill Limits Contracts To Cities Over 500K

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 2101

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

PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee on Apr 23, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 27, 2025

SB 930 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Has DPS Pay For The Lone Star Audit

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 930

An outside auditor every two years. Output: a report with recommendations, posted online.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4612 by Rep. Martinez Fischer (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 27, 2025 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 27, 2025

HB 2088 · 89RSmells

Martinez Law School Bill Bars State Money Through August 2031

Did not passNeeds review
Details · HB 2088

Feasibility study first. Before state appropriations become available, gifts, grants or other funding could support the school.

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1077 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 10, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 2060 · 89RSmells

Campos Medicaid Bill Studies Newborn Coverage, Changes Nothing Yet

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 2060

Report due September 1, 2026, and the Act expires a year later.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4253 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 24, 2025

HB 1966 · 89RSmells

Foster Youth Housing Bill Delivers A Report, Then Expires

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1966

Report due November 1, 2026. Any real housing action waits for later legislation.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2822 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Jan 22, 2025 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

HB 1965 · 89RSmells

Garcia Veterans Bill Orders A Report Due December 1, 2026

Became lawReviewed
Details · HB 1965

Ideas for more rural peer coordinators. Services change only if a later bill acts.

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).BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4972 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.

Filed Jan 22, 2025

SB 829 · 89RSmells

Parker Bill Orders Yearly Adoption Review, No Report Required

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 829

Money, the top subsidy and eligibility get a yearly look. No public release, no follow-up.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1390 (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 Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

SB 805 · 89RSmells

Hughes Bill Orders Health Coverage Studies No District Has To Follow

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 805

Nine members at every service center, a study every two years, at least one meeting.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 1154 (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 Education K-16 committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Jan 16, 2025

HB 1875 · 89RNo flags

study of burial plot trouble at veterans cemeteries

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Initial review
Details · HB 1875

General Land Office report due by April 1, 2026.

Noted, not charged

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Jan 15, 2025

HB 1846 · 89RSmells

Walle Bill Creates Electric Truck Council, Plan Due 2027

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 1846

Monthly meetings, six-year terms, paid from existing funds. Real action waits for the plan.

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 Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Jan 14, 2025

HB 1805 · 89RSmells

Oliverson Religious Freedom Bill Gives Governor All Seven Seats

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 1805

Advises the governor, can’t order anyone to do anything. Private gifts and grants welcome.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4572 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House State Affairs committee on Apr 2, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 9, 2025

HB 1786 · 89RSmells

Howard Women’s Health Bill Creates A Committee, And That’s All

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1786

It makes recommendations. The usual rule on when advisory committees end doesn’t apply.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 214 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Public Health subcommittee on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health on Apr 17, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Jan 8, 2025

SB 719 · 89RSmells

Eckhardt Bill Counts Psychiatric Beds, Adds None

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · SB 719

A report due September 1, 2026. No new beds, no money. The law expires in 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2468 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the Senate on May 21, 2025. Died in the House: never got out of the Public Health committee.

Filed Jan 6, 2025

HB 1730 · 89RSmells

Forever Chemicals Bill Orders One Study, Then Expires

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 1730

Report due December 1, 2026. Any limit on PFAS waits for a later bill.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4577 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.STALLED AFTER COMMITTEE Voted out of the House Environmental Regulation committee 6-0 on May 2, 2025. Placed on the General State Calendar on May 15, 2025. The bill died.

Filed Jan 3, 2025

HB 1679 · 89RSmells

Jones Bill Asks TEA How Much Work One Custodian Should Carry

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1679

A study, nothing more. Report due December 1, 2026. Standards wait for a later legislature.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2693 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 19, 2024 and referred to the House Public Education committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 19, 2024

SB 641 · 89RSmells

Johnson Bill Orders A Health Literacy Plan Every Two Years

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 641

No program, no funding, no required action. Nothing changes for patients until someone acts on it.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 589 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Dec 18, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health & Human Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Dec 18, 2024

HB 1593 · 89RSmells

Fire Fighter Suicide Committee Reports In 2026, Disbands In 2027

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025Reviewed
Details · HB 1593

Most members are picked by three fire service associations. Any program waits for future legislation.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 3528 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.CROSS-PARTY HANDOFF Lead author Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D) in the House. Lead sponsor Mayes Middleton (R) in the Senate. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Dec 12, 2024

HB 1470 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Bill’s Transgender Task Force Gets One Job: A Report

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1470

Report due December 1, 2026. Nothing in law changes, and the group dissolves in 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 851 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 25, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 25, 2024

SB 492 · 89RSmells

Concrete Plant Pollution Gets A Task Force And A 2026 Report

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 492

No pollution rule changes now. Report due December 1, 2026, task force gone a month later.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2128 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 22, 2024 and referred to the Senate Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 22, 2024

HB 1438 · 89RSmells

Zwiener Climate Bill Orders Reports, Leaves Rules For Later

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1438

Impact report every four years, emissions inventory every year. Any rules need future legislation.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 57 (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 House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 21, 2024

HB 1420 · 89RSmells

Vo Bill Orders A Nurse Ratio Study, Sets No Ratio

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1420

Report due December 1, 2026. Law expires September 1, 2027. No facility gets a limit.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2219 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 20, 2024 and referred to the House Public Health committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 20, 2024

HB 1295 · 89RSmells

Health Literacy Bill Orders A Plan Every Two Years

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 1295

An existing council writes it. No program, money or mandate for anyone else.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1578 by Rep. Allison (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 6, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1276 · 89RSmells

Plant Outbreak Bill Orders A Report, Then Expires In 2027

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 1276

AgriLife writes a report by December 1, 2026. Nothing changes until lawmakers act on it.

ACROSS THE AISLE Joint authors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 29, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 13, 2024

HB 1172 · 89RSmells

Small Business Cybersecurity Bill Studies A Grant Without Creating One

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1172

Report due December 31, 2026. Nothing changes for small businesses, and the Act expires in 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1723 (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 Delivery of Government Efficiency committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1171 · 89RSmells

Veterans State Parks Bill Stops At A Report

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 1171

Report due November 1, 2026. Veterans see nothing change until a later Legislature acts.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 542 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.PENDING FOREVER Heard by the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs on Mar 24, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1170 · 89RSmells

Transportation Threat Bill Ends In A Mostly Confidential DPS Report

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1170

Study by June 2026, plans as appropriate by October, report by November. Then it expires.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 560 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1168 · 89RSmells

Drought Bill Looks 50 Years Ahead, Then Expires In 2027

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1168

The report is due March 1, 2026. Any real response waits for a future legislature.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 570 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1154 · 89RSmells

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

Did not passInitial review
Details · HB 1154

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

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2058 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1145 · 89RSmells

Fracking Chemical Bill Orders A Study Due After Election Day

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1145

Report due December 1, 2026. No restriction, and the whole thing expires at the end of 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4577 (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 Energy Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1054 · 89RSmells

Dorazio Bullion Debit Card Bill Orders A Report, Then Expires

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 1054

A written report due May 31, 2026. The law expires the next day!

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4306 (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 Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 1043 · 89RSmells

Bhojani Study Bill Guarantees The Texas Blockchain Council A Seat

Died in committeeReviewed
Details · HB 1043

Every other seat is described by category. This one gets a name. Report due January 1, 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5067 (Did not pass) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 2, 2025. Died in the Senate: left pending in the Business & Commerce committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 967 · 89RSmells

Bill orders a study of psychotropic medication use and suicide

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 967

Just a study and report. Counties of 450,000 or more, 2016 through 2022.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 551 (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 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 866 · 89RSmells

Reynolds Climate Council Bill Ends In A Report, Then Dissolves

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 866

Report due January 1, 2027. Action on flooding, drought or wildfires: none.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 846 (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 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 842 · 89RSmells

Lalani Bill Studies Burying Gulf Coast Power Lines

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 842

Report due September 1, 2026. Nothing buried, funded or required. Act expires October 31.

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 13, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 805 · 89RSmells

Texas-Mexico Grid Bill Orders One Report And Then Expires

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 805

Report due September 1, 2026. That’s the whole bill. It expires at year’s end.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 763 by Rep. Christina Morales (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on Apr 23, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 698 · 89RSmells

Harrison Bill Abolishes Property Taxes, Starting January 1, 2031

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 698

Only with a voter-approved amendment. Replacement money: none. The study committee expires in 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3455 (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 634 · 89RSmells

Lopez Task Force Bill Writes Named Private Groups Into Appointments

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 634

Appointers consult groups like the Coalition for Aging LGBT. The only output is a report due 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 428 (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 Administration committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 415 · 89RSmells

Gervin-Hawkins Mold Bill Orders A Study, And Only A Study

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 415

No inspection, no repair duty, no penalty. Just a report, on “existing resources.”

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 754 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 299 · 89RSmells

Meza Tuition Bill Studies Repealing Schools’ Power To Set Rates

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 299

Plus how much endowment money could cover lost revenue. Report due December 1, 2026.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 877 (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

HB 165 · 89RSmells

Vasut Bill Ends Property Taxes, Starting In 2035

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 165

No change to tax bills before 2035. The study committee is abolished January 1, 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1513 (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 158 · 89RSmells

Surplus Property Housing Bill Orders One Report, Then Expires

Did not passReviewed
Details · HB 158

A feasibility study, due November 1, 2026. No housing built, no property moved.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 5072 (Died in committee) and this bill (Did not pass). Checked against 88R only.GOT HALFWAY Passed the House on May 16, 2025. Died in the Senate: received, never referred to a committee.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 157 · 89RSmells

Water System Failures Get A Yearly Report Starting In 2026

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 157

Nothing changes for water systems or customers. Lawmakers get a report every September 1.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 583 (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 Natural Resources committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

HB 156 · 89RSmells

Water Plants Get A Study On Outages, Weather And Climate Change

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · HB 156

One report, due September 1, 2026. Any real protection waits for a future legislature.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 585 (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 Natural Resources 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 75 · 89RSmells

Hall Grid Bill Creates A Commission, Reports Due After Election

Became lawNeeds review
Details · SB 75

Attack drills every two years. Recommended standards land December 1, 2026. The election is November 3!

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: 10 Republicans, 7 Democrats. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

SB 73 · 89RSmells

Zaffirini Unfunded Mandates Bill Makes A List And Stops There

Died in committeeInitial review
Details · SB 73

The work group’s list is advisory. It stops no mandate, pays for none, excuses no one.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 70 (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 Finance committee. No public hearing. The bill died.

Filed Nov 12, 2024

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