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

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HB 2853 Relating to student union building fees at The University of Texas at El Paso. Vincent Perez 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 1758 Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility. Brian Birdwell Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1032 Relating to the eligibility of postsecondary educational institutions to participate in the governor's university research initiative. Lois Kolkhorst Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 646 Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans. Royce West Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
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
SB 25 Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care profess… Lois Kolkhorst Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5646 Relating to admission of and resident tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain students in military-related programs. Terry M. Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5246 Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space explora… Greg Bonnen Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5180 Relating to the issuance of a diploma to a student graduating from a public institution of higher education that has undergone a merger, acquisition, or name change. Terry M. Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5154 Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council. Terry M. Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4848 Relating to requiring that competency-based baccalaureate degree programs be offered at certain public institutions of higher education. Caroline Harris Davila Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4361 Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education. Charlene Ward Johnson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4044 Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits. Morgan Meyer Became law Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 3963 Relating to an early childhood integrated data system. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3801 Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory c… Angelia Orr Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3114 Relating to the view of the State Capitol. Charlie Geren Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
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 3041 Relating to measures to support the enrollment of students with a nontraditional secondary education at public institutions of higher education, including eligibility for certain student financial assistance programs. Dennis Paul Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 3039 Relating to the transfer of students in public higher education and to transparency regarding certificate or degree program requirements. Royce West Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2995 Relating to the displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education. Royce West Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2986 Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities. Donna Campbell Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2972 Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. Brandon Creighton Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2856 Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements. Donna Howard Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2851 Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service. Donna Howard Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2615 Relating to restricting telework for employees of public institutions of higher education. Brandon Creighton Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2563 Relating to establishment of the temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool; authorizing a fee. Trent Ashby Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2431 Relating to requiring foreign language credit opportunities for students enrolled in study abroad components or programs offered by certain institutions of higher education in this state. Donna Campbell Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2405 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Ca… Tan Parker Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2055 Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program. Royce West Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1946 Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force. Judith Zaffirini Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1868 Relating to a study on changes to performance tier funding for dual credit or dual enrollment courses under the public junior college state finance program and the capacity of the state's workforce to teach dual credit … Terri Leo Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1728 Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. Charles Perry Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1677 Relating to a study on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation. José Menéndez Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1535 Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program. Judith Zaffirini Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1534 Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state. Judith Zaffirini Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1401 Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Royce West Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1400 Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program. Lois Kolkhorst Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1350 Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence. Bryan Hughes Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1242 Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System. Brian Birdwell Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1241 Relating to the consideration of college entrance examinations for admission to certain public institutions of higher education and a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding those examinations. Mayes Middleton Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1211 Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. John Lujan Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1105 Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. Sheryl Cole Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 800 Relating to a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation. Judith Zaffirini Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 718 Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility. Cecil Bell Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 401 Relating to participation by non-enrolled students in University Interscholastic League-sponsored activities. Angela Paxton Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 322 Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. Ryan Guillen Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 300 Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. Terry M. Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HCR 140 Congratulating Cody C. Campbell on his election as chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents. Tom Craddick Became law Jun 20, 2025Signed by the Governor
HCR 139 Congratulating Dustin R. Womble on his election as vice chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents. Tom Craddick Became law Jun 20, 2025Signed by the Governor

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.