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HB 369 · 90RSmells

Moody Cannabis Bill Allows 2 Ounces And Bars City Bans

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Tax hikes and Soft on crime, two beats on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial 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 691 · 90RSmells

Relating to the allocation of constitutional transfers of general revenue to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-81)
Details · HB 691
Delayed start
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2207 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 188 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 196 · 90RSmells

Relating to the adoption of dogs and cats previously used for research.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Lulu Flores (D-51)
Details · HB 196

The bill requires Texas research facilities to offer dogs and cats they no longer need for experiments for adoption, either through nonprofit rescues and shelters or directly to individuals.

The holeCaption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4197 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 662 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 944 · 90RSmells

Spencer Pregnancy Fraud Bill Puts A Mandate On Every Health Facility

FiledInitial review
Rep. Spencer
Details · HB 944

Caption: training and a new offense. Bill: every facility adopts procedures or faces discipline.

Caption mismatchThe holeAlready a crime
CREATES AN OFFENSE The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to health care and law enforcement training regarding pregnancy fraud; creating a criminal offense for presenting false, fraudulent, or fictitious medical records regarding pregnancy.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 281 · 90RSmells

Leach Bill’s Five-Year Operator Ban Comes With An Exception

FiledInitial review
Rep. Jeff Leach (R-67)
Details · HB 281

Tied to a revoked center? Five-year license bar. Unless the commission approves an exception, no criteria stated.

The hole
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 5065 (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 regulation of residential treatment centers, including requirements related to public education for certain children who reside in residential treatment centers; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 793 · 90RSmells

Zwiener Bill Makes Edwards Aquifer Pipelines File Pollution Plans

FiledInitial review
Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-45)
Details · HB 793

New pipelines over the recharge zone need an approved plan. The Railroad Commission can charge a review fee.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2941 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 4025 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to require water pollution abatement plans for certain pipelines; authorizing a fee; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.”

Filed Nov 9, 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 430 words (derived, 1,315 graded bills, snapshot Nov 12, 2026).

Filed Nov 10, 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.

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Soft on crime, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial 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 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 1099 · 90RSmells

Relating to student access to certain academic records; authorizing a fee.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1099

The bill requires Texas colleges, universities and career schools to release a student's transcript or training certificate when the student asks.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 306 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 538 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to student access to certain academic records; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 825 · 90RSmells

Harrison Bill Puts Red 72-Point Tax Warning On One Ballot Type

FiledInitial review
Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10)
Details · HB 825

Caption: every tax-raising proposition. Bill: one Education Code subsection. Size 72, bold, red!

Caption mismatch
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 3717 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 829 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.QUICK READ: 106 WORDS The bill as filed runs 106 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 430 words (derived, 1,315 graded bills, snapshot Nov 12, 2026).

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

HB 755 · 90RSmells

Relating to the imposition of a county housing first initiatives fee in certain counties.

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Tax hikes, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Campos (D-119)
Details · HB 755

This bill lets the commissioners court in any county with 500,000 or more people adopt a new "housing first initiatives" fee, with no amount or cap set in the text.

New fee, fund, board or appointees
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1482 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 3205 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

HB 1136 · 90RNo flags

bill offering social workers a route around the licensing exam

FiledInitial review
Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson (D-139)
Details · HB 1136

Failed the exam two or more times? Pay a fee, try another route.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 4261 (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 licensing of certain social workers; imposing a fee.”

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1133 · 90RNo flags

brewers get 8 cents a pound for donated spent grain

FiledInitial review
Rep. Brad Buckley (R-54)
Details · HB 1133

Spent grain goes to farms within 100 miles. Credit caps at $30,000 a year.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3336 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1131 · 90RNo flags

bill making dealers mention the GPS tracker in your car

FiledInitial review
Rep. Wes Virdell (R-53)
Details · HB 1131

Dealer must say it out loud. Removal is free if you ask.

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 430 words (derived, 1,315 graded bills, snapshot Nov 12, 2026).

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1128 · 90RNo flags

bill to ban declawing cats, $500 per violation

FiledInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 1128

Nail trimming and temporary nail caps stay legal. Starting September 1, 2027.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 2653 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1125 · 90RNo flags

Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at certain state-owned parking lots and garages.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Salman Bhojani (D-92)
Details · HB 1125

The bill orders the state facilities commission to make sure every new state-owned parking lot and garage includes enough electric vehicle charging stations.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 4672 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 2145 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1115 · 90RNo flags

Ghost Your Auto Insurer Five Times, Lose Your Policy

FiledInitial review
Rep. Matt Morgan (R-26)
Details · HB 1115

Insurer tries five times in 45 days. No answer? It pays the claim and won’t renew.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 5017 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1111 · 90RNo flags

Bernal Bill Lets Counties Opt Into Medicaid Expansion On Their Own

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Medicaid expansion, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1111

County asks, state must seek a federal waiver. Request rules due by December 1, 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 204 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 792 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1110 · 90RNo flags

Bernal Medicaid Expansion Bill Covers Low-Income Adults Starting 2028

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Medicaid expansion, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1110

Medicaid for everyone with federal matching money available. Only if voters approve a constitutional amendment.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 132 by Rep. Bucy (Died in committee) and 89R HB 807 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1109 · 90RNo flags

Bernal Bill Expands Texas Medicaid Under The Affordable Care Act

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Medicaid expansion, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1109

Anyone the feds will match gets covered, starting September 1, 2027. Yearly reports on costs and charity care.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 226 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 814 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1106 · 90RNo flags

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is on a waiting list to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on the list.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1106
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 144 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 511 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1105 · 90RNo flags

Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Gun control, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1105
BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 479 (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 requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.”

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1104 · 90RNo flags

Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of certain appraisal districts to consider a property to be a comparable property when using the market data comparison method of appraisal to determine the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

FiledInitial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1104

The bill limits which home sales an appraisal district can use as comparable sales when it sets the market value of a homestead.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1102 · 90RNo flags

Bernal Bill Exempts Tax-Credit Housing From One Zoning Rule

FiledInitial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1102

Tax-credit housing sites skip Subsection (d). Nearby owners lose that rule for these properties.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 327 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.QUICK READ: 144 WORDS The bill as filed runs 144 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 430 words (derived, 1,315 graded bills, snapshot Nov 12, 2026).

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1100 · 90RNo flags

Bernal Bill Repeals Texas Limits On Teaching Race And Sex

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under The DEI comeback, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Diego M. Bernal (D-123)
Details · HB 1100

The 1619 Project ban goes. Students can earn credit for lobbying, starting 2027-2028.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 97 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 781 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1095 · 90RNo flags

Hayes Bill Sets Texas Marriage Age At 18, No Exceptions

FiledInitial review
Rep. Richard Hayes (R-57)
Details · HB 1095

Under 18? No license, even with a court’s emancipation. Starts September 1, 2027.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 924 by Rep. Rosenthal (Did not pass) and 89R HB 168 by Rep. Rosenthal (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1094 · 90RNo flags

Lalani Bill Repeals Three State Contract Boycott Bans

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under ESG by another name, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 1094

Chapters 2271, 2274 and 2276 go. Covered companies can again contract with the state.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 224 by Rep. Rosenthal (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1093 · 90RNo flags

Lalani Bill Repeals The Education Savings Account Program

FiledInitial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 1093

Strikes the voucher program from the Education Code. The public money to private schools stops September 1, 2027.

QUICK READ: 53 WORDS The bill as filed runs 53 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 430 words (derived, 1,315 graded bills, snapshot Nov 12, 2026).

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1090 · 90RSmells

Moody’s Pet Raccoon Bill Also Bars Stricter City And County Rules

FiledInitial review
Rep. Joe Moody (D-78)
Details · HB 1090

Caption: permit, fee, penalty. Bill: cities and counties can’t pass stricter raccoon rules!

Caption mismatchNew fee, fund, board or appointees
FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for possessing a raccoon as a pet; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.”

Filed Nov 12, 2026

HB 1089 · 90RSmells

Lalani’s “Texas Way” Coverage Bill Says It’s “Not An Entitlement”

FiledHARD LEFT. Filed under Medicaid expansion, a beat on the HARD LEFT list. The label reads the bill, never the author.Initial review
Rep. Suleman Lalani (D-76)
Details · HB 1089

Caption: ensure coverage. Bill: no entitlement, eligibility is a “may,” and Washington must approve first.

The hole
ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 1144 by Rep. Reynolds (Died in committee) and 89R HB 1903 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 12, 2026

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Derived stock: 1,457 measures in 90R. Snapshot Nov 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM CST.

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