Monitoring the SessionHB 779
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Population brackets aim the lifeguard exemption at a handful of small coastal towns and counties instead of setting a statewide rule. The caption admits it covers only "certain" municipalities and counties, so the narrowness is disclosed and no rider is claimed.
Bracket billInitial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the exemption of certain municipalities and counties from requirements regarding the use of lifeguards on public beaches.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Population brackets pick the winners. Towns under 1,000 in counties of 32,000 to 40,000 qualify!
This bill widens an exemption from state rules on using lifeguards at public beaches. It reaches small towns of under 1,000 people in counties next to a county of more than 3.3 million, any such town in a county of 32,000 to 40,000 people, and the counties themselves. Those towns and counties would no longer have to meet the lifeguard requirement starting September 1, 2027.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 1886 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB779 · 2026-11-09
relating to the exemption of certain municipalities and counties from requirements regarding the use of lifeguards on public beaches.
Population brackets pick the winners. Towns under 1,000 in counties of 32,000 to 40,000 qualify!
This bill widens an exemption from state rules on using lifeguards at public beaches. It reaches small towns of under 1,000 people in counties next to a county of more than 3.3 million, any such town in a county of 32,000 to 40,000 people, and the counties themselves. Those towns and counties would no longer have to meet the lifeguard requirement starting September 1, 2027.
[x] BRACKET BILLanalysis confidence 75%
Population brackets aim the lifeguard exemption at a handful of small coastal towns and counties instead of setting a statewide rule. The caption admits it covers only "certain" municipalities and counties, so the narrowness is disclosed and no rider is claimed.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$50,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 26, 2025 to Oct 6, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101009033, 101071885.
$27,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 9, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100988974, 101009033, 101059497, 101071885.
$25,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101071885.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$50,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 26, 2025 to Oct 6, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101009033, 101071885.
$27,500.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 9, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100988974, 101009033, 101059497, 101071885.
$25,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101071885.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Louderback, same lead author · Did not pass · same text
Introduced textLast action, May 13, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
Relating to the exemption of certain municipalities and counties from requirements regarding the use of lifeguards on public beaches.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:36 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
City Government--General
Coastal Affairs & Beaches
County Government--General
Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety
Safety
The text as introduced · 185 words
90R150 KRM-D By: Louderback H.B. No. 779 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the exemption of certain municipalities and counties from requirements regarding the use of lifeguards on public beaches. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 61.065(e), Natural Resources Code, is amended to read as follows: (e) Subsection (c)(1) does not apply to a municipality with a population of less than 1,000 that is located in a county : (1) adjacent to a county with a population of more than 3.3 million ; or (2) with a population of more than 32,000 and less than 40,000 . SECTION 2. Section 61.066(d), Natural Resources Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) Subsection (b)(1) does not apply to a county : (1) adjacent to a county with a population of more than 3.3 million that contains a municipality adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico with a population of less than 1,000 ; or (2) with a population of more than 32,000 and less than 40,000 . SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.