Texas bills

1. SB 190TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

   Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

2. SB 652TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Local Government

   Sponsored by West (Democratic)

3. SB 477TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Local Government

   Sponsored by Middleton (Republican)

4. SB 161TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

   Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

5. SB 187TexasSession 89R

   Relating to reporting and providing information regarding discrimination and harassment based on race, color, or ethnicity at public institutions of higher education.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

   Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

6. SB 136TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the provisions required in an interstate compact on border security.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Border Security

   Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

7. SB 191TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

   Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

8. SB 567TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the use of a building owned or controlled by a public school as a polling place.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

   Sponsored by King

9. SB 478TexasSession 89R

   Relating to renaming the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to the initial allotment.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

   Sponsored by Middleton (Republican)

10. SB 194TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

11. SB 361TexasSession 89R

    Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Economic Development

    Sponsored by Eckhardt (Democratic)

12. SB 676TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the award of good conduct time to inmates.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice

    Sponsored by Hughes (Republican)

13. SB 369TexasSession 89R

    Relating to an appraisal procedure for disputed losses under personal automobile insurance policies.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Business & Commerce

    Sponsored by Schwertner (Republican)

14. SJR 22TexasSession 89R

    Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Local Government

    Sponsored by Kolkhorst (Republican)

15. SB 162TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Health & Human Services

    Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

16. SB 299TexasSession 89R

    Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice

    Sponsored by Perry (Republican)

17. SB 692TexasSession 89R

    Relating to daylight saving time.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Middleton (Republican)

18. SB 93TexasSession 89R

    Relating to complaint information and to rulemaking and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Health & Human Services

    Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

19. SJR 36TexasSession 89RCost estimate

    Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to …

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Jan 28, 2025Committee report printed and distributed

    Sponsored by Hall (Republican)