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Every bill and resolution in the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, from filing to law.

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HB 4885 Relating to the disclosure of confidential juvenile records to a managed assigned counsel program. Joe Moody Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3120 Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility. Stan Kitzman Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 2878 Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document del… Bryan Hughes Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 2753 Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. Bob Hall Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2111 Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant. Judith Zaffirini Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1937 Relating to the testing of evidence containing biological materials in capital cases. Juan Hinojosa Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1362 Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense. Bryan Hughes Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1278 Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. Tan Parker Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 974 Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense. Sarah Eckhardt Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 614 Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer certain cases to the office of capital and forensic writs. Juan Hinojosa Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 500 Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. Greg Bonnen Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective immediately
HB 449 Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology. Mary E. González Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 413 Relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial. Jolanda Jones Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 305 Relating to the time period for conducting pretrial hearings after a criminal defendant has been restored to competency. Richard Hayes Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 3 Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; cre… Charles Perry Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 5509 Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking. Ben Bumgarner Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5436 Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee. Keith Bell Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5115 Relating to the penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty. Matt Shaheen Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5081 Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense. Jeff Leach Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4996 Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim. Paul Dyson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4783 Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses. Gary VanDeaver Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4643 Relating to access to criminal history record information that relates to providers and provider applicants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission. Mark Dorazio Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4623 Relating to liability of public schools and professional school employees for sexual misconduct involving students. Mitch Little Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4454 Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices, the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation, and the prosecution of certain related criminal offenses. Hubert Vo Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4344 Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Ana Hernandez Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4341 Relating to critical infrastructure facility emergency response maps and the critical infrastructure emergency response map grant program. Don McLaughlin Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4264 Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate. Cole Hefner Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4263 Relating to the procedures and practices of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department regarding grievances submitted by department employees and former department employees and to the eligibility of a person to be appointed… David Cook Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4238 Relating to the collection of consumer debt incurred by certain individuals as a result of identity theft. Morgan Meyer Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3805 Relating to certain enforcement powers of the banking commissioner regarding the regulation of money services businesses. Stan Lambert Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3745 Relating to crime victims' compensation. Christian Manuel Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3680 Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Erin Gámez Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3629 Relating to prohibiting a person required to register as a sex offender from serving as a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district. Candy Noble Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3464 Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of providing or possessing with the intent to provide an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug to a person in the custody of a cor… Thresa "Terry" Meza Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3463 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service. Armando Walle Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3425 Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving the unlawful disclosure of a residence address or telephone number. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3185 Relating to investigations of certain cybercrimes. Will Metcalf Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3153 Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities. Helen Kerwin Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3133 Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms. Salman Bhojani Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3073 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. Donna Howard Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 3070 Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Lottery Commission and the transfer of the administration of the state lottery and the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regul… Bob Hall Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3062 Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education. R. D. "Bobby" Guerra Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3033 Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting employees of the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions. Tom Craddick Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 3031 Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault. Joan Huffman Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2854 Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits. Rafael Anchía Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2807 Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense. Brent Hagenbuch Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2798 Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statute of limitations for certain fraud offenses. Brandon Creighton Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2761 Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking of persons, and compelling prostitution. Ann Johnson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2733 Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of prohibited barratry and solicitation of professional employment. Terry Canales Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2697 Relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture. Rafael Anchía Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25

From Texas's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.