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HB 290 · 90RSmells

Bhojani Masa Bill Promises A Criminal Offense, Delivers Fines

FiledInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 290

Caption: “criminal offense.” Bill: an administrative penalty, $1,000 to $25,000 per violation.

Caption mismatchThe hole
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to folic acid fortification of corn masa flour and wet corn masa products manufactured, sold, delivered, distributed, held, offered for sale, or used as an ingredient in the manufacture of a food product in this state and the labeling of corn masa flour and wet corn masa products manufactured or sold in this state; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 1011 · 90RSmells

Relating to county and hospital district disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 1011

The bill lets seven named counties (Bexar, Dallas, El Paso, Harris, Nueces, Travis and Webb) and their hospital districts set up needle-exchange disease control pilot programs run by registered organizations.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1403 by Rep. Moody (Died in committee) and 89R HB 3174 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to county and hospital district disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.”

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 329 · 90RSmells

Garcia Geothermal Bill Builds An 11-Seat Council To Study It

FiledInitial review
Rep. Josey Garcia (D-124)
Details · HB 329

No geothermal rules, just a study and recommendations. Council runs until January 1, 2034.

Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3240 by Rep. Guerra (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 278 · 90RSmells

Hernandez Budget Notice Bill Cuts Public Review From 30 Days To 21

FiledInitial review
Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D-115)
Details · HB 278

Caption: public notice. Bill: the proposed budget gets filed nine days later. Less time before taxes are set!

Caption mismatch
QUICK READ: 96 WORDS The bill as filed runs 96 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 407 words (derived, 1,039 graded bills, snapshot Nov 10, 2026).

Filed Nov 9, 2026

SB 262 · 90RSmells

Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage and bid bonding requirements for small municipal construction projects for certain municipalities.

FiledInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 262

This bill lets small Texas cities skip two safeguards on small construction jobs: making sure the contractor carries workers' compensation insurance, and requiring the contractor to post a performance bond.

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3406 by Rep. Spiller (Died in committee) and 89R SB 1890 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 571 · 90RSmells

Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 571

The bill says a public college or university in Texas may adopt a policy banning cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products on its campus grounds and in its buildings.

List of feelings
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3124 (Did not pass) and 89R HB 484 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 245 · 90RSmells

Roma Gets $200 Truck Permits, Once Federal Designation Ends

FiledInitial review
Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-31)
Details · HB 245

Up to $200 per trip, 125,000-pound cap. Nothing starts until the U.S. 83 federal designation ends.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesDelayed start
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2699 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the City of Roma for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Starr County; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

SB 156 · 90RSmells

Relating to the use of certain algorithmic devices in the determination of residential rental prices.

FiledInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 156

The bill bans selling software or other algorithmic tools that set or recommend rent for homes and apartments, and bars rent-advice vendors from using private competitor data on Texas properties.

The hole
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2491 by Rep. Talarico (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 286 · 90RSmells

Relating to a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in this state.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson (D-139)
Details · HB 286

The bill orders the state's maternal mortality review committee and the Department of State Health Services to jointly study maternal deaths and serious complications among Black women in Texas.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1664 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and 89R HB 3339 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 218 · 90RSmells

Relating to extreme risk protective orders, including the creation, issuance, and enforcement of those orders; creating criminal offenses.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Ann Johnson (D-134)
Details · HB 218
Caption mismatchAlready a crime
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3057 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 234 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to extreme risk protective orders, including the creation, issuance, and enforcement of those orders; creating criminal offenses.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

SB 142 · 90RSmells

Relating to an education and training program for certain public transportation vehicle operators on interacting with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

FiledInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 142

The bill makes certain transit authorities set up a training program for their bus and train drivers on how to help riders with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.

Bracket bill
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 159 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 355 · 90RSmells

Lalani Bill Puts Your Driver’s License On Your Phone For $5

FiledInitial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 355

Licenses, handgun permits, hunting cards go digital. Up to $5, running by 2028. Not for voting.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 215 by Sen. West (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 1024 · 90RNo flags

Virdell Bill Adds Defense For Showing A Weapon In Self-Defense

FiledInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 1024

Display a deadly weapon to stop unlawful force? New defense to aggravated assault, starting 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2458 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1022 · 90RNo flags

bill making drug discounts count toward your deductible

FiledInitial review
Rep. Venton Jones (D-100)
Details · HB 1022

Help paying for prescriptions counts toward what you owe. Starting 2028.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4673 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1019 · 90RNo flags

Rose Bill Has Medicaid Pay For Nurse Home Visits

FiledInitial review
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 1019

Pregnant women, new moms up to 24 months, and babies get covered nurse visits. Starts 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 5152 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1017 · 90RNo flags

bill to cover up to four maternal depression screenings

FiledInitial review
Rep. Toni Rose (D-110)
Details · HB 1017

Medicaid pays for four screenings instead of one, at baby’s checkups.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3917 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1003 · 90RNo flags

bill adds paramedics, peace officers, firefighters to toll discounts

FiledInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1003

Free or discounted tolls for three jobs, starting September 1, 2027.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2725 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.QUICK READ: 142 WORDS The bill as filed runs 142 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 407 words (derived, 1,039 graded bills, snapshot Nov 10, 2026).

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 1002 · 90RNo flags

Cole Bill Presumes First Responder PTSD Is Job-Related

FiledInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 1002

Carriers must prove the job played no part. Covers state and college first responders too.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3416 by Rep. Kuempel (Died in committee) and 89R HB 2414 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 997 · 90RNo flags

bill to let counties donate surplus stuff more easily

FiledInitial review
Rep. Sheryl Cole (D-46)
Details · HB 997

No more proving nobody would bid. Still needs a public purpose.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3335 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 975 · 90RNo flags

Relating to a public school paid parental leave policy and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 975

This bill lets Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools choose to adopt a paid parental leave policy for full-time employees after a birth, a surrogate birth or an adoption.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 350 by Sen. Johnson (Died in committee) and 89R HB 4704 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 974 · 90RNo flags

Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 974

The bill creates a state franchise tax credit for businesses that open a grocery store or a healthy corner store in a food desert starting January 1, 2028.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1118 by Rep. Thierry (Died in committee) and 89R HB 1879 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 972 · 90RNo flags

Simmons Bill Raises The Texas Minimum Wage To $15

FiledInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 972

$15 an hour starting September 1, 2027, or the federal minimum if that’s ever higher.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 169 by Rep. Reynolds (Died in committee) and 89R HB 5297 by Rep. Talarico (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.QUICK READ: 105 WORDS The bill as filed runs 105 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 407 words (derived, 1,039 graded bills, snapshot Nov 10, 2026).

Filed Nov 9, 2026

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