SJR11   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

SR32   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.

SJR52   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law; limiting certain taxes and fees.

SJR74   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property used for a grocery store or healthy corner store located in a food desert.

SJR79   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of debt that may be secured by a homestead for purposes of refinancing a loan including those with an extension of credit guaranteed by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.

SR114   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers Day at the State Capitol.

SR118   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

SB142   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.

SB143   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring public schools to designate certain uniform election dates as staff development days.

SB144   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.

SB145   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (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.

SB146   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.

SB147   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.

SB148   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to participation in the countywide polling place program.

SB149   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to special education funding under the Foundation School Program.

SB150   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.

SB151   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a matching grant program for technological enhancements at certain health care facilities that provide mental health care services.

SB152   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.

SB153   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to establishing a social work recruitment and retention program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

SB154   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to required screenings for pediatric feeding disorder for students with certain disabilities and to the individualized education programs for certain public school students with pediatric feeding disorder.

SB155   Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.

SB156   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the reporting of information regarding high school performance acknowledgments earned by public school students.

SB157   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.

SB158   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Emergency Aid for Public Postsecondary Students (TEAPPS) grant program for students at certain public institutions of higher education.

SB159   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to an education and training program for certain public transportation vehicle operators on interacting with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SB160   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to senior justice assessment centers in certain counties.

SB161   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #5: Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying (RPT) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist.

SB162   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.

SB163   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to funding for full-day prekindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program.

SB164   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.

SB165   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.

SB166   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB167   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a substitute teaching requirement for each member of the senate and the house of representatives.

SB168   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.

SB169   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

SB170   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.

SB171   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of a lottery game to benefit the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

SB172   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the employment of a special education liaison at public schools.

SB173   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to training requirements for and prohibited discrimination by child-care facilities and registered family homes.

SB174   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SB175   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to providing free prekindergarten for certain children.

SB176   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.

SB177   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to telephone access for certain health benefit plan verifications and preauthorization requests and for utilization review requests.

SB178   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of revenue attributable to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.

SB179   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a public outreach and education campaign for mixed-status families regarding eligibility for Medicaid and the child health plan program.

SB180   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.

SB181   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to adopt a gender-responsive risk and needs assessment instrument.

SB182   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

SB183   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to personal leave provided for a classroom teacher to testify at a public hearing.

SB184   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding diversity, equity, or inclusion initiatives for certain activities not funded by state money provided by public institutions of higher education.

SB185   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of instruction and information about mental health in the required curriculum for public high school students.

SB186   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

SB187   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to reporting and providing information regarding discrimination and harassment based on race, color, or ethnicity at public institutions of higher education.

SB188   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including the operation of crisis centers and mobile crisis outreach teams; authorizing a fee.

SB189   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

SB190   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.

SB191   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

SB192   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a grant program to reimburse public schools for certain costs associated with hiring retired teachers.

SB193   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, suicide prevention and intervention strategies incorporated into a state agency crisis or disaster plan, suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.

SB194   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.

SB195   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a required waiting period for certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

SB196   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.

SB197   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to training requirements for public school board of trustees members and superintendents regarding the adoption of a trauma-informed school standard.

SB198   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.

SB199   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain requirements regarding the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.

SB200   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the payment of support rights and benefits for a child placed with a relative or other designated caregiver.

SB201   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to social workers employed by school districts.

SB202   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to allowing a member of the State Board of Education to employ a person to assist in performing the member's duties.

SB203   Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of a public school student's numerical class rank.

SR206   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas.

SR222   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: In memory of former state senator and representative Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio.

SR332   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2025, as VIVA San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.

SR508   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Recognizing the members of the 13th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.

SR522   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Recognizing the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina Leadership Institute.

SR523   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Recognizing May 16, 2025, as Senate District 26 Neighborhood Leaders Day.

SB543   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for employees who leave the workplace due to sexual harassment.

SB544   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to required individualized education program supplements for certain public school students placed in alternative special education settings.

SB545   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the licensing of relative or other designated caregivers by the Department of Family and Protective Services and monetary assistance provided to certain relative or designated caregivers.

SB546   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
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.

SB547   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to notice from a health benefit plan issuer to the Texas Department of Insurance regarding a physician's or health care provider's preauthorization exemption status.

SB548   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 151 in Bexar County as the Willie Henry Pryor Sr. Memorial Bridge.

SB549   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.

SB562   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.

SB563   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

SB733   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of a medical cannabis research program; authorizing fees.

SB734   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing a fee.

SB735   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 Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to Holocaust education and training provided to students enrolled at public schools and public institutions of higher education.

SB736   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to use of compost in landscaping, capital construction, and road maintenance projects by the Texas Department of Transportation.

SB737   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the duties of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and the collection, maintenance, and disclosure of maternal health records regarding miscarriage and lack of access to therapeutic termination of pregnancy.

SB738   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of unclaimed lottery prize money to benefit the child-care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

SB752   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to measures to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities during an emergency situation at public postsecondary institutions.

SB768   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.

SB769   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
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.

SB770   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to creating a reimbursement program to reimburse certain supplemental nutrition assistance program recipients for the cost of certain food delivery service fees.

SB783   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.

SB799   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the installment of electric school buses and solar panels in Texas public schools.

SB801   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record to a homeless individual.

SB802   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to educational and informational materials provided through the Thriving Texas Families Program.

SB1274   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections.

SB1275   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities that provide temporary care to children of families in crisis.

SB1445   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.

SB1446   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the discontinuation, reduction, or impairment of water service during drought conditions.

SB1447   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 Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to standards adopted by the Texas Education Agency regarding the use of electronic devices and software applications by public schools.

SB1525   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of chronic health conditions.

SB1561   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a ketamine treatment grant program for ketamine clinics serving active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans.

SB1562   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits and services poster in the workplace.

SB1563   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.

SB1670   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain information to a county child welfare board member.

SB1671   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to individualized education program requirements for students placed in alternative special education settings and monitoring of alternative special education settings.

SB1672   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of instruction in personal financial literacy in the required curriculum for public high school students.

SB1673   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.

SB1674   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage requirement for bodily injury or death or for damage to or destruction of property of others.

SB1675   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the duties of a pharmacist regarding medication profiles for high-risk patients in certain hospitals.

SB1676   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to an allotment for public school students who require significant resources under the Foundation School Program and the composition of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.

SB1677   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 Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a study by the Department of State Health Services on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.

SB1678   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain treatments prescribed for autism spectrum disorder.

SB1679   Committee Hearing Scheduled
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.

SB1680   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to access to an adult changing station in the Capitol.

SB1681   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 Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to an annual boarding home facility report for certain counties and municipalities.

SB1682   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

SB1683   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to staff development requirements for public school educators.

SB1684   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy resource centers; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

SB1685   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.

SB1686   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring the cybersecurity council to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of school districts.

SB1687   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 151 in Bexar County as the Mr. Samuel E. Luna Jr. Memorial Bridge.

SB1688   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with prescription contraceptive devices.

SB1689   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Loop 1604 in Bexar County as the Lieutenant Colonel Albert E. Smart Jr. Memorial Bridge.

SB1690   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice record of information regarding death penalty drugs.

SB1691   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the disruption of quiet enjoyment of a residence with pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers demonstrating ethnic or religious animus; providing a civil penalty.

SB1735   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies.

SB1736   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a convenience fee for processing electronic payments for motor vehicles.

SB1811   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.

SB1929   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to water testing by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at correctional facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and county jails.

SB2137   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 Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.

SB2169   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to personal leave for wellness provided for school district employees.

SB2318   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

SB2325   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the inspection or removal by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation of elevators, escalators, and related equipment after a delay for or waiver of compliance.

SB2380   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to immunity from criminal liability for certain health care practitioners.

SB2381   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to limitations on the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

SB2461   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a study regarding state assistance for the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.

SB2462   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to an interim study by the State Office of Risk Management regarding property and casualty insurance costs incurred by public schools.

SB2463   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a lighting reduction policy for nonessential outdoor lighting owned or operated by a political subdivision.

SB2464   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a school safety and mental health grant program.

SB2465   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding standardizing transcripts for public schools.

SB2466   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a publication by the Parks and Wildlife Department on the dangers of reflective windows for birds and the distribution of the publication to municipalities and the construction industry.

SB2467   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas School Safety Center on public school emergency response maps.

SB2468   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the conduct by electronic means of certain uncontested hearings.

SB2469   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain day-care centers.

SB2470   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the requirements for the labeling and dispensing of a prescription drug or biological product.

SB2471   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a set-aside of low income housing tax credits for at-risk housing developments and to the allocation of housing tax credits to those developments and certain other developments.

SB2472   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to providing a one-time supplemental payment and a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

SB2473   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the use of an automated employment decision tool by a state agency to assess a job applicant's fitness for a position.

SB2474   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property used for a grocery store or healthy corner store located in a food desert.

SB2475   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the disclosure and consideration of criminal conduct for purposes of certification as a peer specialist or peer specialist supervisor to provide Medicaid mental health and substance use services.

SB2717   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.

SB2717   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.

SB2718   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring that all vehicle registrations, including delinquent registrations, are for a 12-month period.

SB2787   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to digital citizenship and media literacy instruction in public schools and a public school policy regarding Internet safety.

SB2788   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 Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve certain scores on the PSAT.

SB2789   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of invasive visual recording and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

SB2849   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

SB2850   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Agriculture & Livestock Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the task force on pollinator health.

SB2851   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to requiring public schools to provide to certain parents notice regarding certain incidents and risks related to the parent's child and suicide prevention materials.

SB2852   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a bullying prevention pilot program for public schools.

SB2853   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to conducting an assessment of language accessibility with respect to certain health and human services programs and 2-1-1 services provided by the Texas Information and Referral Network.

SB2854   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to requirements for a court order following a permanency hearing for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB2855   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

SB2856   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the penalties and interest that may be incurred on delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead.

SB2932   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a pilot program awarding grants for the provision of personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

SB2933   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to elder abuse training for judges.

SB2934   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the assignment of public school students enrolled in certain school districts to an uncertified teacher.

SB2935   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a highway construction mitigation program for certain businesses.

SB2936   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture and the management of the Texas food system security and resiliency planning council.

SB2937   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the compensatory education allotment for homeless students or students in foster care under the Foundation School Program.

SB2938   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.

SB2939   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to certain mandatory training for guardians ad litem.

SB2940   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to mandatory criminal history background checks for all adult members of a household in which an individual seeking guardianship resides.

SB2941   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to special needs training for judges.

SB2958   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.

SB2959   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 Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

SB2996   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to responsibilities of the community supervision and corrections departments.

SB2997   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the scheduling of certain controlled substances in response to certain actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

SB2998   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the collection of fees and refunds of under Chapter 1006 of the Transportation Code by the Comptroller.

SB2999   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.

SB3000   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to consumer protections for earned wage access products.

SB3017   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain pits used for the storage and disposal of oil and gas waste.

SB3018   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to social studies curriculum choice for public school students.

SB3019   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to authority process of a recorded lien.

SB3020   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to a biennial state report on suicide rates, the Texas Violent Death Reporting System, and certain suicide data shared under a memorandum of understanding.

SB3022   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the denial by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a renewal permit.

SB3023   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to librarians employed by public schools.

SB3024   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the ability for students to recite the pledge of allegiance.

SB3027   
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of district and county attorneys to prosecute certain consumer protection violations.

SB3028   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jose Menendez (D)
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.