SJR13 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the disciplinary powers of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. SCR17 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Designating the fourth Thursday of March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. SR23
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of Jimmy Dale Patterson. SR24
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Commending Dr. Patricia Benjamin Webb on her achievments with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. SJR31 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing 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. SJR56 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the child care protection and enhancement fund. SR73
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of Odel Crawford. SJR78 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail. SR81
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2025 as Nexus Family Recovery Center Day. SR116
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of Eddie Bernice Johnson. SR119
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Commending Maynard Yates on his many achievements and extending congratulations to him on being honored by the Dallas Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. SR127
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of Victor Lee Morriss. SR145
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing Xi Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated on the occasion of the 59th Middlesouth Regional Conference Grand Opening. SR175
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month. SR188
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of L. Clifford Davis. SR189
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing 125 years of Black aviation history. SB208 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee. SB209 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas technology and innovation program. SB210 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to municipal permitting requirements for certain development projects supported with low income housing tax credit allocations. SB211 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that operate an on-site child-care center for use by the entity's employees. SB212 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to certain public meetings and public hearings concerning permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. SB213 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibiting insurers from requiring the bundling of personal lines property or casualty insurance policies. SB214 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a temporary exemption from sales and use taxes for certain residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and installation services. SB215 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification; authorizing a fee. SB216 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to opioid overdose training for peace officers. SB217 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) ENDORSED
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee. SB218 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring the board of trustees of each school district to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board. SB219 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain criminal defendants. SB220 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an employer's civil liability under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act for injuries sustained by certain victims of sexual assault or abuse. SB221 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the disciplinary power of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to issue private reprimands. SB222 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to fund the purchase by historically underutilized businesses of certain bonds required for public work contracts. SB223 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit. SB224 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibiting child-placing agencies from imposing certain requirements on relative and designated caregivers. SB225 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program. SR225
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of Charles Edward Barton. SB226 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to establishing residency for children who are the subject of parental child safety placement agreements for purposes of admission into public schools. SR226
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing College Park Baptist Church in Dallas on its 60th anniversary. SB227 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the application review process for certain delayed birth certificates. SB228 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of certain political advertising manipulated by generative artificial intelligence technology; creating a criminal offense. SB229 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) ENDORSED
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a retail seller of motor vehicles from imposing certain restrictions on the purchase of a motor vehicle. SB230 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to limitations on the information contained on a consumer report furnished by a consumer reporting agency. SR260
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation team at Children's Health. SR270
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Omega Psi Phi Day at the State Capitol. SR290
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs on the occasion of its Texas State Summit and Youth of the Year Event. SR292
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day. SR308
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker for Oakland Cemetery. SR349
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing Kier Le'Juan Spates for his work on behalf of those living with sickle-cell disease. SR357
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing members of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha who are visiting the Texas State Capitol on April 2, 2025. SR361
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2025, as Texas HBCU Day. SR379
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Welcoming members of the Texas African American Lawyers Foundation to the State Capitol. SR380
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing the Greater Dallas Section of the National Council of Jewish Women for their 112 years of service. SR381
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Congratulating the Duncanville High School boys' basketball team on winning the University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division 1 state championship. SR386
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing members of the Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute. SR408
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing April 14, 2025, as Red and White Day. SR457
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of Edna Belle Pemberton. SR458
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing May 9, 2025, as Provider Appreciation Day. SR488
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Congratulating Robert Davis on being honored by the Theta Alpha Chapter as a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. SR489
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Congratulating Stephen Hodge on being honored by the Theta Alpha Chapter as a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. SR490
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing Clarence Moore for 50 years of service to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. SR491
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing Lew Blackburn for 50 years of service to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. SR492
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing Anthony Brown for 50 years of service to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. SR493
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: In memory of Charles L. Fisher. SR494
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Recognizing the member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on their occasion of the 96th Southern Regional Leadership Conference. SR495
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Hamilton on being honored by the Theta Alpha Chapter as a 50-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. SB576 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to information made available to a relative or other designated caregiver. SB577 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the foster child trust account program. SB578 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to surveillance cameras for housing developments that receive an allocation of low income housing tax credits. SB579 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarships provided by public institutions of higher education. SB580 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain scholarly research or creative works at public institutions of higher education. SB581 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain charitable funds at public institutions of higher education. SB582 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of preliminary reports of certain special investigations conducted by the Texas Education Agency. SB583 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to lists of public real property suitable for use or to be developed for use as affordable housing by certain municipalities and counties. SB584 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) ENDORSED
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the responsibility of consumer reporting agencies to ensure compliance with certain consumer reporting laws. SB585 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain criminal history record information on a consumer report. SB586 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) ENDORSED
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program; authorizing a fee. SB587 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to terms for members of the state executive committee of the University Interscholastic League. SB588 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators for the child. SB589 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment. SB590 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the approval of a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school. SB591 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibitions in connection with certain sales of clothing on an Internet website or software application; providing a civil penalty. SB592 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to rules adopted and enforced by cemetery organizations on markers, memorials, and effigies; authorizing a civil penalty. SB593 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to personal automobile or residential property insurance premium increases for claims subject to sovereign, governmental, or official immunity. SB594 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to assistance with veterans benefits claims. SB595 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the notice of rulemaking proceedings provided to certain persons by state agencies. SB596 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to reporting certain information regarding the placement of children and suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. SB597 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the basic allotment and the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program. SB598 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system. SB599 Sent to Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed child-care facility or registered family home. SB600 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the partition or voluntary sale of real property owned by certain cotenants; amending the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act. SB601 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to mail fees charged to tenants of certain residential properties. SB602 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. SB603 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a landlord's authority to collect from a tenant certain late fees for nonpayment or late payment for a utility. SB604 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the posting of information regarding certain bonds guaranteed by the permanent school fund. SB605 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school. SB606 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring consumer reporting agencies to notify a consumer when inaccurate information in the consumer's file is corrected. SB607 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain parental child safety placement caregivers. SB646 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans. SB647 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property. SB648 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property. SB649 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental and behavioral health allotment under the Foundation School Program. SB650 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. SB651 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or a designee of the commissioners court. SB652 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: 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. SB653 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a refund of sales and use taxes paid on the purchase or use of building materials used to construct certain subsidized housing. SB654 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain child-care centers that increase their capacity to care for children. SB655 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty. SB660 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the installation of bollards or another safety barrier adjacent to certain hospital emergency rooms. SB661 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Office of Youth Health and Safety. SB693 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to creating a criminal offense for the use of a notary seal or counterfeit seal on a fraudulent document or instrument. SB694 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the dissemination by the Department of Public Safety of criminal history record information to consumer reporting agencies. SB695 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring consumer reporting agencies to notify a consumer when inaccurate information in the consumer's file is corrected. SB696 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies. SB697 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an annual report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on post-release or post-discharge employment and certain other inmate data. SB698
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Office of Youth Health and Safety. SB699 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of inpatient rehabilitation facilities; imposing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses. SB803 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a hearing for an alleged violation of community supervision by a defendant and the manner in which that defendant is required to appear before the court. SB808 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of a machine gun or a machine gun conversion device. SB809 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang; increasing a criminal penalty. SB939 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the members of a school district's local school health advisory council. SB940 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board. SB1078 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to certain searches of female inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. SB1079 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on County & Regional Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices. SB1080 Sent to Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Corrections Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. SB1081 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of art therapy, including the establishment of the Texas Art Therapy Board and the duties of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a fee. SB1082 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to declination and nonrenewal of residential and personal automobile insurance policies based on previous claims. SB1083 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings in certain counties. SB1401 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. SB1402 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to group home registration with municipal police departments or county sheriff's departments and welfare checks on group home residents; providing a civil penalty. SB1403 Sent to Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for child support cases and orders. SB1404 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. SB1416 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: 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. SB1417 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to compensatory time and vacation leave accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. SB1419
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program. SB1421 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to less- lethal force weapons, including a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving the use of a less lethal force weapon by a peace officer, and policies for law enforcement agencies concerning use of less-lethal force weapons. SB1526 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to reimbursing certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees for certain legal expenses. SB1527 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under the public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities. SB1528 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to reimbursing employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services for loss of or damage to personal property. SB1529 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to participation in a deferred retirement option plan by members of the retirement systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities. SB1617
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to use and operation of the childcare protection and enhancement fund. SB1734 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property. SB1739 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to use and operation of the childcare protection and enhancement fund. SB1761 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the collection of certain incident-based data reported to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. SB1852 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the accreditation of automotive technology courses offered by public schools. SB1853 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an action to determine the status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property. SB1854 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. SB1918 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a relative and kinship care grant program administered by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. SB1919 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to settle certain claims. SB1920 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial. SB1921 Sent to Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. SB1922 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to appointments to the public transportation advisory committee. SB1923 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) ENDORSED
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the modification of a court order based on a parental child safety placement agreement or an authorization agreement with an adult caregiver. SB2030 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibited student athlete name, image, and likeness agreements; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty. SB2055 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program. SB2241 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to policies and procedures for addressing dating violence in public schools. SB2242 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to school district policies on dating violence. SB2243 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to require that a vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer have a vehicle identification number inspection. SB2245 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to procedures for the issuance of a bonded title for a motor vehicle. SB2246 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle titles for salvage vehicles. SB2247 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to applications for title for certain salvage vehicles. SB2248 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to automatic participation by certain county employees in deferred compensation plans provided by certain counties. SB2359 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense. SB2360 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons. SB2503 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring certain disclosures as part of certain SB2513 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to notice requirements on state highway projects. SB2549 Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. SB2550 Sent to Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property. SB2551 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an individual to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the individual's residence homestead in installments. SB2552 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools. SB2553 Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property that qualifies for an exemption as a historic or archaeological site. SB2554 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to collection of certain fines assessed for traffic offenses. SB2555 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to a first responder peer support network for certain firefighters and law enforcement personnel. SB2556 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to regulating the carrying of firearms on or within publicly owned fairgrounds and similar public facilities during certain events; creating a criminal offense. SB2557 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. SB2558 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings. SB2559
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to automatic participation by certain county employees in deferred compensation plans provided by certain counties. SB2560 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer. SB2561 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the student success initiative program by the Texas Education Agency and the award of grants under that program. SB2562 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for assisted living facilities; providing a civil penalty. SB2563 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to records of violations against certain child-care facilities that provide child-care services. SB2564
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools. SB2565 In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. SB2566 Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to request for public information for legislative purposes; providing an administrative penalty. SB2567 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the deceptive trade practice of failure to disclose information regarding the use of artificial intelligence system or algorithmic pricing systems for setting of price. SB2611 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the status of certain documents or instruments concerning real or personal property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations for those offenses; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions; increasing a criminal penalty. SB2612 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities. SB2627 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to certain proceedings and penalties associated with racial discrimination against persons. SB2754 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of domestic violence prevention information on certain student identification cards issued by a public school. SB2790 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway. SB2791 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to electronic submission and delivery of public securities and records of proceedings for those securities. SB2792 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to harassment of hospital personnel while the person is on hospital property. SB2865 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to types of benefits offered by the retirement system. SB2866 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the benefits available under the supplemental optional benefits program for state employees by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. SB2867 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to payroll deductions for employees of a public university system or institution of higher education. SB2868 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices based on sexual harassment, including complaints and civil actions arising from those practices. SB2869 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to prosecutor access to a police officer's personnel file. SB2870 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal special agents. SB2907 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail. SB2995 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education. SB3039 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Royce West (D)
Caption: Relating to the transfer of students in public higher education. | 
