Texas

Bills

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

1,237 bills on government operations Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
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
HB 2842 Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas. Erin Zwiener Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
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
HB 2520 Relating to the open meetings law. Ann Johnson Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2243 Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention. Tom Oliverson Vetoed Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1056 Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee. Mark Dorazio Became law Jun 22, 2025See remarks for effective date
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
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 149 Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 22, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
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
SB 22 Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund. Joan Huffman Became law Jun 22, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5629 Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. Terry M. Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5534 Relating to the electronic posting of notices and agendas for meetings of the commissioners court of a county. Terry M. Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5435 Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity. Keith Bell Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5331 Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications. Jay Dean Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5323 Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee. Ken King Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
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 5196 Relating to telework for state employees. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5195 Relating to modernization of state agency Internet websites and digital services. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5154 Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council. Terry M. Wilson Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5129 Relating to the security of certain personal identifying information submitted to or retained by a state agency. Candy Noble Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5057 Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services. Brooks Landgraf Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4903 Relating to the establishment of the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative and the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission. Caroline Harris Davila Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4850 Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council. Angie Button 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 4751 Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4748 Relating to state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure. Pat Curry Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4666 Relating to certain reports required to be prepared or submitted by or in collaboration with the Health and Human Services Commission or submitted to the governor or a member of the legislature under the Health and Safe… Christian Manuel Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4638 Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative. Greg Bonnen Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4559 Relating to the repeal of an unused definition and a chapter heading formerly regulating membership dues. Mike Olcott Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4464 Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the remova… Mary E. González 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 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 4310 Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board. Cody Vasut 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 4236 Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. Trey Martinez Fischer Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4219 Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4214 Relating to public access to the mailing address and electronic mail address designated by a governmental body to receive a request for public information under the public information law. Pat Curry Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4187 Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees. Will Metcalf Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4144 Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses. Chris Turner Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3963 Relating to an early childhood integrated data system. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3923 Relating to state employment opportunities for individuals who do not hold a bachelor's degree. Keith Bell 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 3800 Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs. Angelia Orr Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3711 Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office. Giovanni Capriglione Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3686 Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers. Sam Harless Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3627 Relating to allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing the board's duties. Carl Tepper Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3623 Relating to the manner of solicitation of bids for certain purchases by the comptroller of public accounts and state agencies. John McQueeney Became law Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3516 Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law. Paul Dyson 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.