SCR4 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Designating Pflugerville as the official Trail Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. SCR5 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium. SR5
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Yu-Mei Liu for her participation in the Physician of the Day program. SR6
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Yu-Mei Liu for her participation in the Physician of the Day program. SR7
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Daniel Kelly as Physician of the Day on January 22, 2025. SJR20 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy. SJR24 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to be free from governmental intrusion or interference into an individual's private life. SCR27 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery. SJR29 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. SJR30 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. SR38
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing the members of the YMCA Texas Youth and Government Program and extending them best wishes for success at the 2025 middle school and high school conferences. SR39
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Commemorating the life of Norma Jean Spill de Jong. SCR49 Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Austin Oaks Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. SR124
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Welcoming Chief Martin of the Tonkawa Tribal Nation. SR125
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Joe Steve VA¡squez, who was recently appointed to serve as Archbishop. SR192
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Audubon Texas Day. SR198
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. SR214
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Sasha Rasco on the occasion of her retirement. SR215
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing the American Society of Landscape Architects on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. SR233
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing the LimA³n family for the prominent role they have played in Austin. SR259
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing members of the Hindu faith who reside in Texas and are celebrating Holi on March 14, 2025. SR267
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Extending best wishes to all those participating in the festivities of Holi. SB308 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion. SR309
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Fred CantAº for his exemplary career in broadcasting. SB332 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. SB333 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. SB334 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose. SB335 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense. SB337 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment and implementation by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of the Texas Tenant Readiness and Landlord Incentive Pilot Program. SB338 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. SB339 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. SB340 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to screening by a landlord of applicants for residential tenancies. SB341 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections. SB342 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections. SB343 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to abolishing the death penalty. SB344 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists. SB345 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers. SB346 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists. SB347 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense. SB348 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination and postpartum or contraception-related medical treatment. SB349 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring public schools to make reasonable accommodations for lactating students. SB350 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty. SB351 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. SB352 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to certain proceedings or procedures involving the disposition of certain contraband or abandoned or unclaimed property. SB353 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense. SB354 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education. SB355 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property. SB356 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm. SR356
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: In memory of Carole Stewart Keeton. SB357 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms. SB358 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child. SB359 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion, contraception, and sterilization under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans. SB360 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive. SB361 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions. SB362 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B. SB363 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the assessment of damages resulting from the condemnation of property that is subject to a conservation easement. SB364 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to eligibility for 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. SB365 Sent to Governor
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 Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start. SB366 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. SB367 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the implementation by public schools of certain communicable disease public health orders issued by a health authority. SB368 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to certain occupancy preferences given by developments supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation. SR403
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing the members of Buddha's Light International Association on the occasion of the 2025 North America Fellowship Meeting. SR409
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing April 15, 2025, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day. SR419
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: In memory of Reuben Booker Harrison. SR420
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: In memory of Louise Mauro Strauch. SB421 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to training for peace officers on acquired and traumatic brain injuries and trauma-affected veterans. SB422 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. SB423 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication. SB424 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail. SR425
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Zilker Elementary School in Austin on the occasion of the school's 75th anniversary. SR478
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: In memory of Carlton Carl. SR479
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: In memory of John Douglas Thornton. SR480
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Bhavana Mocherla for her participation in the Physician of the Day program. SR481
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: In memory of Charles Heimsath. SR482
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: In memory of Susana Imelda AlemA¡n. SR497
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Recognizing Austin Habitat for Humanity on the occasion of its 40th anniversary and on its collaboration with the 2025 Carter Work Project. SB526 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings. SB561 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. SB572 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees. SB573 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. SB574 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees. SB630 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections. SB631 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony. SB632 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to consequences arising from a failure by appointed counsel in a criminal case to timely meet and confer with the defendant after the defendant is found competent to stand trial. SB633 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to certain offenses associated with possessing, carrying, exhibiting, or using a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property. SB634 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. SB656 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail. SB691 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the registration of firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. SB709 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods. SB710 Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities. SB719 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a study regarding available beds at inpatient mental health facilities providing acute psychiatric treatment. SB750 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. SB751 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities. SB773 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain charitable organizations. SB774 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for students with a menstrual disorder. SB775 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to endometriosis and menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students. SB797 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the unlawful installation or use of a tracking device. SB798 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects. SB848 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) ENDORSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on requiring a local government to provide compensation to the Texas Department of Transportation for certain potential or actual lost toll project revenue. SB885 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to who may request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant. SB887 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to use funds collected from an impact fee to construct or install a safety improvement to a roadway facility. SB889 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution and the dismissal of a charge for the criminal offense of driving with an expired license. SB930 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to efficiency audits of Operation Lone Star and other border security programs. SB973 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on posting on the Internet information held by an appraisal district regarding certain residential property. SB974 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: 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. SB975 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a study on the prevalence and tracking of heat-related deaths in this state. SB976 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction. SB977 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to electronic voter registration. SB978 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the exception to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. SB979 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to voter registration at polling places. SB980 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the reporting of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure. SB981 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of school buses by public schools. SB1013 Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the definition of a crosswalk. SB1070 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the date on which a voter registration application becomes effective. SB1071 Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (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. SB1072 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day. SB1088 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of reckless driving. SB1110 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain zoning requirements for developments receiving certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. SB1111 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of certain taxes in the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions. SB1155 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation. SB1157 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund. SB1158 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the temporary tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. SB1159 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the prohibited report or disclosure of certain health information by physicians and other health care providers. SB1216 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to permit the release into the air of natural gas from a gas well. SB1285 Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the protection of bats. SB1286 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission. SB1384 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the provision by a regional mobility authority of financial assistance for transportation projects of governmental entities located in the area of the authority; providing authority to issue bonds. SB1510 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to General Land Office and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs reviews of real property owned by the state. SB1584 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail. SB1720 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to production fees imposed by the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee. SB1785 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement and of the provision of jail-based competency restoration services. SB1846 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services. SB1865 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation and operation of electric bicycles. SB1911 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain stream segments, stream assessments units, and drainage areas. SB1912 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to contracting with companies that boycott certain energy companies SB1913 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to certain ad valorem tax-related studies conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. SB1914 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to consent by a county commissioners court for the creation of certain conservation and reclamation districts in the unincorporated area of the county. SB1915 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities. SB1916 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of a load management program to meet an electric utility's energy efficiency goal. SB1944 Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. SB2156 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to firearm liability insurance for certain firearm owners; providing a civil penalty. SB2157 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to deposits of funds into a court registry by a clerk of a justice court. SB2227 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony may register to vote. SB2355 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway. SB2389 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to entities authorized to provide water or sewer service. SB2390 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the collection and reporting of data regarding race and ethnicity by the Texas Education Agency. SB2391 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income. SB2795 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of digital reporting by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. SB2961 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion. SB3008 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants. SB3040 Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Caption: Relating to removal of territory from certain emergency services districts. | 
