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HB 352 · 90RSmells

Relating to the transition of the nurse aide certification program from the Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Board of Nursing and to the creation of a workgroup on nursing career pathways and a panel on nursing program standards.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 352
Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointeesCaption mismatchDelayed start
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2188 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 436 · 90RSmells

Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts that may be charged in connection with certain extensions of credit; creating a criminal offense.

FiledInitial review
Rep. John H. Bucy III (D-136)
Details · HB 436
The hole
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 476 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts that may be charged in connection with certain extensions of credit; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 542 · 90RSmells

Relating to a study by the General Land Office in partnership with a working group consisting of the Texas Department of Insurance, Department of Information Resources, and other entities on the establishment and implementation of a distributed ledger-based title registry pilot program.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 542
Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 1043 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

SB 292 · 90RSmells

Relating to cybersecurity for retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.

FiledInitial review
Sen. Charles Perry (R-28)
Details · SB 292

The bill bars Texas water and sewer utilities from connecting their plant control systems directly to the Internet, though a private network or site-to-site VPN is still allowed.

Delayed start
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4231 by Rep. Capriglione (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 369 · 90RSmells

Moody Cannabis Bill Allows 2 Ounces And Bars City Bans

FiledInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 369

Adults 21 and up get 2 ounces and 12 home plants. Store sales taxed 20 percent!

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1937 by Rep. Jessica González (Did not pass) and 89R HB 2975 by Rep. Bucy (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license or registration; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 950 · 90RSmells

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

FiledInitial review
Rep. Lopez-Resendez
Details · HB 950

The bill bans selling software or other algorithmic tools that set or recommend residential rent, and bars rent-advice vendors from using private data on competitors' rents in Texas.

The hole
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as 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

SB 135 · 90RSmells

Menéndez Social Work Bill Lets A Multistate Commission Write Texas Rules

FiledInitial review
Sen. José Menéndez (D-26)
Details · SB 135

One license, every member state. A new joint commission sets fees and writes rules with force of law.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3503 by Rep. Darby (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 Social Work Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

SB 316 · 90RSmells

Miles Bill Adds A 7-Member Foster Care Council With No Power

FiledInitial review
Sen. Borris Miles (D-13)
Details · SB 316

Seven appointees, two meetings a year, a report every two years. No power to change any placement.

New fee, fund, board or appointeesStudy, task force, commission, report
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 2286 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 759 · 90RSmells

Sethi Bill Promises Teachers Paid Parental Leave, No Way To Enforce

FiledInitial review
Rep. Sethi
Details · HB 759

40 paid days for birth, 20 for a spouse’s birth or adoption. Denied? No right to sue!

The hole
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3822 by Rep. Cain (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 1061 · 90RNo flags

Howard Bill Lines Up Medicaid Before Inmates Leave Prison

FiledInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 1061

Now just food stamps. Starting 2027, Medicaid, WIC and cash aid can begin release day.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4120 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1060 · 90RSmells

Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding recommended standards for school district facility maintenance and custodial services.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Venton Jones (D-100)
Details · HB 1060

This bill orders the Texas Education Agency to study what maintenance and cleaning standards school districts should follow, including how much work each custodian can reasonably handle.

Study, task force, commission, report
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2693 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 1679 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1055 · 90RNo flags

4 percent off recapture if you pay by February 15

FiledInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 1055

Property-wealthy districts get an early-bird discount. Taken after other reductions.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R SB 2088 by Sen. Creighton (Died in committee) and 89R HB 2317 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1054 · 90RSmells

Relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and community-based services provided under Medicaid and the child health plan program and the establishment of an advisory committee on home and community-based services.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 1054
Study, task force, commission, reportNew fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1798 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 4117 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1053 · 90RNo flags

bill to help people dropped from Medicaid find coverage

FiledInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 1053

Insurance department gets their contact info, with written consent. Starts 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4119 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1052 · 90RNo flags

Victims get health care copays paid back within 10 days

FiledInitial review
Rep. Donna Howard (D-48)
Details · HB 1052

Required payment for applications filed on or after September 1, 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4118 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1051 · 90RNo flags

Simmons Bill Raises Texas Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour

FiledInitial review
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D-146)
Details · HB 1051

$15 an hour, or the federal minimum if higher. Starts September 1, 2027.

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 424 words (derived, 1,206 graded bills, snapshot Nov 10, 2026).

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1045 · 90RSmells

Shaheen Device Filter Bill Lets Makers Off For “Good Faith Effort”

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1045

Filter fails, minor gets through? A “good faith effort” cancels the $50,000 penalty and parent lawsuits.

The hole
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to requiring parental controls and filters for certain obscene material on the electronic devices of minors; providing civil penalties and civil actions; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1043 · 90RSmells

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1043

The bill bars cities, counties, school districts and other local governments from spending public money to hire registered lobbyists to lobby legislators.

The hole
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 671 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1039 · 90RNo flags

Relating to the classification of certain sales of firearms as occasional sales for purposes of sales and use taxes.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1039

This bill widens the sales tax exemption for occasional sales when a private person sells firearms they bought for personal or family use.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2162 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1038 · 90RSmells

Relating to the contents of a campaign treasurer appointment and report of political contributions and expenditures by a political committee that supports or opposes a ballot measure and prohibitions applicable to those political committees, certain foreign nationals, and persons associated with foreign nationals on making or receiving contributions or expenditures and engaging in certain related activities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1038
The holeCaption mismatch
DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2981 by Rep. Leo Wilson (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the contents of a campaign treasurer appointment and report of political contributions and expenditures by a political committee that supports or opposes a ballot measure and prohibitions applicable to those political committees, certain foreign nationals, and persons associated with foreign nationals on making or receiving contributions or expenditures and engaging in certain related activities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.”

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1037 · 90RNo flags

Shaheen Bill Lets City Councils Raise Sales Tax Without Voters

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1037

No election needed. A council vote can add, raise, lower or repeal the tax, starting 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 5252 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1035 · 90RNo flags

Shaheen Bill Ends Sales Tax On Private Used Car Sales

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1035

Sell, gift or swap a car without a dealer? No motor vehicle sales tax, starting September 1, 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4300 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1034 · 90RSmells

Relating to prohibiting the advertisement of illegal goods or services.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1034
Dragnet
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4297 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.QUICK READ: 131 WORDS The bill as filed runs 131 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 424 words (derived, 1,206 graded bills, snapshot Nov 10, 2026).

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1031 · 90RNo flags

Relating to the definitions of bet and paid fantasy sports league for gambling criminal offenses purposes.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1031

This bill changes the Penal Code definition of a bet so that offering a prize to players in a paid fantasy sports league counts as a bet.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4132 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

HB 1030 · 90RNo flags

bill making contest rigging a state jail felony

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-66)
Details · HB 1030

Class A misdemeanor becomes state jail felony. Starting September 1, 2027.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2915 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

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