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Details · SB 71

The bill changes the rules for when a county may give away its surplus or salvage property to a local civic or charitable group.

DO-OVER Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 1713 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

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.

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 281 · 90RSmells

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

FiledInitial review
Details · HB 281

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

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

Details · HB 691
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

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.

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 604 · 90RSmells

Lalani Bill Creates Committee To Study Disability Service Gaps

FiledInitial review
Details · HB 604

A new advisory committee reports every even year until 2031. Services change only if lawmakers act later.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 1541 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

Details · HB 144

The bill creates a nine-member commission to study what taxes could replace the money local governments would lose if property taxes were abolished.

BACK FROM THE DEAD Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3018 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 9, 2026

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.

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

Details · HB 801

Counties outside city limits get commercial codes, required inspections and builder fees the old law banned. Starts 2028.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2408 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 882 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.FEE INCLUDED The caption of the graded version (introduced) reads: “relating to building codes applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee.”

Filed Nov 9, 2026

Details · HB 1012

The bill lets the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs run a grant program for housing and services for homeless youth and young adults under 26.

ZOMBIE BILL Died 2 times: 88R HB 2181 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 2808 (Died in committee). Checked against 88R and 89R only.

Filed Nov 10, 2026

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.

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

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 406 words (derived, 1,002 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
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
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

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

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
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 406 words (derived, 1,002 graded bills, snapshot Nov 10, 2026).

Filed Nov 9, 2026

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Derived stock: 1,269 measures in 90R. Snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 8:11 AM CST.

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