HB1   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Greg Bonnen
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.

HJR1   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.

HR1   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Relating to the nomination and election procedures for speaker.

HB2   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $22,524,903,098.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Brad Buckley
Caption: Relating to public education and public school finance.

HJR2   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Charlie Geren
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.

HB3   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $11,236,765,573.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Brad Buckley
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.

HJR3   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $3,000,191,689.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

HR3   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Charlie Geren
Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 89th Legislature.

HB4   3rd Reading in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $94,607,882.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Brad Buckley
Caption: Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system.

HJR4   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.

HR4   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Adopting the House Rules of Procedure for the 89th Legislature.

HB5   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

HCR5   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Jeff Leach
Caption: Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on February 26, 2025.

HJR5   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Lambert
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to that system and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.

HB6   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jeff Leach
Caption: Relating to discipline in public schools.

HCR6   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Designating Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR6   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $191,689.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Gio Capriglione
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust.

HR6   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Posthumously honoring the construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024.

HB7   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $32,318,017.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Jeff Leach
Caption: Relating to parental rights in public education and to the reporting of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating criminal offenses.

HCR7   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Designating September 29 as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR7   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $3,000,191,689.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund.

HR7   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Commemorating Mexican Mother's Day on May 10, 2025.

HB8   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $7,260,015,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district.

HCR8   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores
Caption: Directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium.

HJR8   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas nuclear development fund to support the development, construction, and operation of advanced nuclear reactor projects.

HR8   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Commemorating the second anniversary of the designation of Fort Cavazos.

HB9   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $560,789,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.

HCR9   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Designating the first Saturday of every month as Small Business Saturday for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HR9   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Commemorating the 48th anniversary of the death of Joe Campos Torres of Houston.

HB10   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $22,822,341.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Gio Capriglione
Caption: Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.

HCR10   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Phil Cortez
Caption: Designating May 23 as Family Abduction Awareness Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HR10   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Honoring Adán Medrano for his outstanding contributions as a chef, author, and documentary filmmaker.

HB11   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Dade Phelan
Caption: Relating to occupational licensing reciprocity agreements.

HCR11   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.

HR11   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Commemorating the 143rd anniversary of the birth of Minnie Fisher Cunningham.

HB12   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,543,470.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Keith Bell
Caption: Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.

HCR12   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HR12   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Suspending the constitutional order of business.

HB13   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $13,776,460.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Relating to creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council.

HCR13   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on State-Federal Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Calling on the federal government to conduct an unbiased and comprehensive investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

HR13   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Eddie Morales
Caption: Honoring the United Warrior Band of the Seminole Nation/John Horse Band.

HB14   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $13,223,330.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Relating to funding mechanisms within the Office of the Governor and Texas Public Utility Commission to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in this state.

HCR14   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mark Dorazio
Caption: Urging the federal government to declare foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

HR14   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: In memory of Judge Morris L. Overstreet.

HB15   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Relating to business entities.

HCR15   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on State-Federal Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mark Dorazio
Caption: Urging the federal government to support the construction of the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline.

HJR15   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Smithee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under limited circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons.

HR15   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: In memory of Peggy Jean Newman of Laredo.

HB16   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

HCR16   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Nate Schatzline
Caption: Affirming that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children.

HJR16   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Smithee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony.

HR16   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Congratulating Steve McMichael on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

HB17   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner
Caption: Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.

HCR17   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new state building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street in honor of Texas Congressman and State Representative Mickey Leland.

HR17   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: In memory of Corey D. Comperatore of Sarver, Pennsylvania.

HB18   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $115,431,026.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Gary VanDeaver
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.

HCR18   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Designating May as Muslim Heritage Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HR18   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Dr. Charles Eugene Urdy of Austin.

HB19   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt.

HCR19   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jessica Gonzelez
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.

HR19   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of William Matthew Biggar of Austin.

HB20   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Gary Gates
Caption: Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

HCR20   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: In memory of Matthew Travis Stice of Midland.

HR20   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ebenezer Third Baptist Church in Austin.

HB21   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Gary Gates
Caption: Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.

HCR21   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HJR21   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Bucy
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HR21   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: Congratulating Aaditya R. Bhat of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HB22   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Candy Noble
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property.

HCR22   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Commending Dr. James Olson on 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.

HJR22   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.

HR22   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Peter Winstead of Austin.

HB23   Assigned to Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain persons to obtain third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an improvement related to such a document.

HCR23   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Kathy Shannon on her retirement as executive director of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.

HJR23   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain persons who are employed by the district.

HR23   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of former Austin City Council member Chris Riley.

HB24   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Angelia Orr
Caption: Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.

HCR24   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HJR24   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Senfronia Thompson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund to provide funding for scientific research of mental health issues and human brain diseases and disorders.

HR24   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of John Brotherton of Pflugerville.

HB25   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $17,100,558.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Lacey Hull
Caption: Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living.

HCR25   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.

HJR25   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ann Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment eliminating the statute of limitations for suits for personal injury arising from certain sexual offenses against a child.

HR25   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of musician W. C. Clark of Austin.

HB26   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Lacey Hull
Caption: Relating to requiring contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations to permit the organizations to offer nutrition counseling and instruction services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.

HCR26   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Stewart Doreen on his retirement from the Midland Reporter-Telegram.

HJR26   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to make permanent the limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR26   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Ara La'Shon Duke.

HB27   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.

HCR27   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Judge Leticia Dimas on her retirement from the Lamesa Municipal Court.

HJR27   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Vikki Goodwin
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.

HR27   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Lyndsey Captain Vicknair of Manor.

HB28   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $62,547,500.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and providing for the transfer of regulatory functions; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.

HCR28   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: In memory of Autry Carl Stephens.

HJR28   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their children.

HR28   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Commemorating the naming of the Adrian Combs Memorial Highway in Chambers County.

HB29   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Gerdes
Caption: Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.

HCR29   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: Designating April as Counseling Awareness Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR29   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing certain requirements applicable to the impeachment of an officer by the house of representatives and repealing the requirement that an officer against whom articles of impeachment have been preferred be suspended from the exercise of the duties of office during the pendency of the impeachment.

HR29   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Albert Black of Austin.

HB30   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ellen Troxclair
Caption: Relating to the repeal of provisions authorizing certain taxing units in the year following the year in which a disaster occurs to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate without holding an election to approve the adopted tax rate; making conforming changes.

HCR30   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.

HJR30   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Vikki Goodwin
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a limitation on the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain leased residential real property.

HR30   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Penny Morales Shaw
Caption: In memory of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston.

HB31   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Juvenile Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Senfronia Thompson
Caption: Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings and to the treatment of children detained in or committed to a juvenile facility.

HCR31   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Commending the Junior League of Midland for 75 years of service.

HJR31   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to define certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.

HR31   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day at the State Capitol.

HB32   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Angie Button
Caption: Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.

HCR32   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: In memory of Lyman Bartlett "Bart" Hotchkiss of Midland.

HJR32   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR32   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing Pakistan Day at the State Capitol.

HB33   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Don McLaughlin
Caption: Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies.

HCR33   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

HJR33   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Vikki Goodwin
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

HR33   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day.

HB34   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.

HCR34   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: Designating Pflugerville as the official Trail Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR34   Filed without the Governor's Signature
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation or construction in or on the property of border security infrastructure.

HR34   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing the holy month of Ramadan 2025.

HB35   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $9,875,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Senfronia Thompson
Caption: Relating to a peer support network for first responders.

HCR35   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on State-Federal Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Claudia Ordaz
Caption: Urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds.

HJR35   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

HR35   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day.

HB36   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $4,584,953.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Rhetta Bowers
Caption: Relating to the monitoring of certain family violence offenders, the provision of resources for family violence victims, and the collection of information about conditions of bond imposed in family violence cases and certain other criminal cases.

HCR36   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Harold Dutton
Caption: Expressing support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.

HJR36   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Keith Bell
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HR36   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing Eid al-Fitr 2025.

HB37   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mihaela Plesa
Caption: Relating to perinatal palliative care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal palliative care grant program, and a perinatal palliative care hospital recognition program.

HCR37   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capitol of Texas.

HJR37   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Corrections Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Senfronia Thompson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.

HR37   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Commending the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program.

HB38   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $8,484,788.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by John Bucy
Caption: Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.

HCR38   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Harold Dutton
Caption: Expressing support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.

HJR38   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature.

HR38   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing May 11, 2025, as Mother's Day.

HB39   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ray Lopez
Caption: Relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.

HCR39   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Katrina Pierson
Caption: Designating Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for a 10 year period ending in 2035.

HJR39   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HR39   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Commemorating Father's Day 2025.

HB40   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $41,730,047.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Brooks Landgraf
Caption: Relating to the Business Court.

HCR40   In Calendar Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Border Security Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Gerdes
Caption: Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for border security costs incurred under Operation Lone Star.

HJR40   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Valoree Swanson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.

HR40   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Commemorating Sindhi Saqafat 2025.

HB41   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,335,534.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Cole Hefner
Caption: Relating to the acquisition or use of certain foreign equipment or services by a governmental entity.

HCR41   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Bill and Susan Granberry on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HJR41   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.

HR41   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing the festival of Diwali 2025.

HB42   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $984,375,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Terry Wilson
Caption: Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.

HCR42   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Honoring the memory of W. E. Connell on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HJR42   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mike Schofield
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HR42   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Commemorating Veterans Day 2025.

HB43   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Agriculture & Livestock Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Kitzman
Caption: Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and to a study and report on plant diseases and pest outbreaks.

HCR43   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HJR43   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cecil Bell
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

HR43   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Commemorating Memorial Day 2025.

HB44   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Charlie Geren
Caption: Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.

HCR44   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Honoring Autry C. Stephens on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HJR44   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.

HR44   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day.

HB45   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Lacey Hull
Caption: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking criminal offenses.

HCR45   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Honoring the memory of Peggy Case Worthington on the occasion of her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HJR45   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR45   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.

HB46   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program.

HCR46   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ben Bumgarner
Caption: Designating January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR46   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the vote requirement in the legislature to approve a proposed constitutional amendment for submission to the voters of this state to two-thirds of the members present in each chamber of the legislature.

HR46   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Penny Morales Shaw
Caption: Recognizing Senator Judith Zaffirini for her contributions as a state legislator.

HB47   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Donna Howard
Caption: Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.

HCR47   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by David Cook
Caption: Designating the fourth Thursday of March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR47   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $3,165,096,689.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Brooks Landgraf
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and certain other funds and accounts.

HR47   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Dale Woodkey of Pflugerville.

HB48   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Energy Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $4,698,551.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Drew Darby
Caption: Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.

HCR48   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ben Bumgarner
Caption: Designating Roanoke as the official Unique Dining Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR48   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.

HR48   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Julian Boaz Alexander Bibby.

HB49   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Energy Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Drew Darby
Caption: Relating to fluid oil and gas waste and products and byproducts of that waste.

HCR49   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army veteran Clarence Eugene Sasser of Sandy Point.

HJR49   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Elections Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote.

HR49   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sheryl Cole
Caption: In memory of Ina Glasberg of Needham, Massachusetts.

HB50   Committee Hearing Scheduled in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Venton Jones
Caption: Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests.

HCR50   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Designating Galveston as the official Mardi Gras Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR50   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HR50   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Commending education foundations in Texas for their contributions.

HCR51   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner
Caption: Demanding that Congress reimburse the State of Texas for the costs incurred in securing the southern border.

HJR51   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Vikki Goodwin
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.

HR51   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Condemning the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and denouncing political violence.

HCR52   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Carlton and Lynda Beal of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HJR52   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.

HR52   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Gene Wu
Caption: Commemorating the Lunar New Year on January 29, 2025.

HCR53   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Smithee
Caption: Congratulating the Canyon High School FFA Ag Issues Team on winning first place in the 2024 Texas FFA State Agricultural Issues Forum.

HJR53   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Cecil Bell
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR53   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Paul Dyson
Caption: Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for costs incurred under Operation Lonestar.

HB54   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Gerdes
Caption: Relating to the display of and allowance for non-human behaviors in Texas schools.

HCR54   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Authorizing the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

HJR54   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature.

HR54   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.

HCR55   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Don McLaughlin
Caption: Redesignating Poteet as the official Strawberry Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR55   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.

HR55   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: In memory of Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza of Harlingen.

HCR56   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Caroline Harris Davila
Caption: Designating May as Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Breastfeeding Awareness Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR56   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set lower limits on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads and of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes and to make permanent the limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead.

HR56   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: In memory of José "Joe G." García Gonzalez of San Benito.

HCR57   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Lowe
Caption: Clarifying that the 1972 ratification by the 62nd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, of the proposed 1972 Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was only valid through March 22, 1979.

HJR57   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

HR57   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Gene Wu
Caption: Congratulating Chi-mei Lin on her retirement as chief executive officer of the Chinese Community Center in Houston.

HCR58   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carrie Isaac
Caption: Redesignating Dripping Springs as the official Wedding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR58   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Transportation Funding Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by John Bucy
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for transit-oriented projects.

HR58   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Oliverson
Caption: Recognizing March 2025 as Kidney Month.

HCR59   In Calendar Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carrie Isaac
Caption: Designating April as Promise Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR59   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Bucy
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HR59   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Recognizing José D. Ollervides for his service to the City of Laredo.

HCR60   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study domestic violence in Texas.

HJR60   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joe Moody
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.

HR60   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Congratulating Heather Keister of Lubbock on being named the 2024 Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers.

HCR61   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.

HJR61   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ron Reynolds
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HR61   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Congratulating UTMB in Galveston on its recognition as a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.

HCR62   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.

HJR62   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mike Schofield
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.

HR62   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by J. M. Lozano
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Kleberg County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR63   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the development of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.

HJR63   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Transportation Funding Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Armando Walle
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.

HR63   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by J. M. Lozano
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR64   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pat Curry
Caption: Designating the first full week in April as Gifted and Talented Students Week for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR64   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Brian Harrison
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.

HR64   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by J. M. Lozano
Caption: Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Calhoun County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR65   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jay Dean
Caption: In memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview.

HJR65   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Senfronia Thompson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide.

HR65   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by J. M. Lozano
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Bee County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR66   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Tevis and Patricia Herd of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HJR66   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Diego Bernal
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property for a certain period of time.

HR66   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Brad Buckley
Caption: In memory of Anthony Dale Dunn of Killeen.

HCR67   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating David M. Cobos on his retirement as Midland County justice of the peace for Precinct 2.

HJR67   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Diego Bernal
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.

HR67   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by J. M. Lozano
Caption: Recognizing March 19, 2025, as San Patricio County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR68   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Brian Harrison
Caption: Expressing support for repealing the 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

HJR68   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Diego Bernal
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.

HR68   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by R. D. Guerra
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.

HCR69   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Brian Harrison
Caption: Expressing support for the repeal of the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

HJR69   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Diego Bernal
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HR69   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Commending the Crosby High School Band for performing at the State Capitol on December 5, 2024.

HCR70   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Redesignating Jim Hogg County as the official Vaquero Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR70   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ron Reynolds
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.

HR70   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Trey Martinez Fischer
Caption: In memory of Daniel G. Rodriguez Jr. of San Antonio.

HCR71   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Designating La Salle County as the official Wild Hog Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR71   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mike Schofield
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.

HR71   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Nicole Collier
Caption: Congratulating Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

HCR72   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Newton County as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR72   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Candy Noble
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.

HR72   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Tom Oliverson
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Shen Yun Day at the State Capitol.

HCR73   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Honoring the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for its stewardship of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park.

HJR73   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terry Wilson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of certain low-income persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HR73   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ann Johnson
Caption: Recognizing January 19-25, 2025, as National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week.

HB74   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Eddie Morales
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HCR74   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Carthage as the official Country Music Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR74   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Steve Toth
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the inflation rate.

HR74   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Drew Darby
Caption: Congratulating Merle Truesdell of San Angelo on her 100th birthday.

HB75   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Smithee
Caption: Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the regulation of charitable bail organizations.

HCR75   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Hemphill as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR75   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Steve Toth
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.

HB76   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Smithee
Caption: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

HCR76   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on International Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by AJ Louderback
Caption: Urging the federal government to curb the mass importation of foreign shrimp into the United States.

HJR76   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mark Dorazio
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating certain surplus revenue for school district bond debt.

HR76   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR77   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on State-Federal Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Oscar Longoria
Caption: Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources.

HJR77   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.

HR77   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR78   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Lujan
Caption: Designating September 16 as Lone Star Santas Charities Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR78   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services.

HR78   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Jacksonville Leadership Day at the State Capitol.

HCR79   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Urging Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to clarify that the states and Congress may reasonably regulate and limit the spending of money to influence campaigns, elections, or ballot measures.

HJR79   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the rate and application of state sales and use taxes.

HR79   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Recognizing the city of Palestine.

HCR80   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Trey Wharton
Caption: Designating Brenham as the official Ice Cream Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR80   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the rights to an abortion and to assisted reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization.

HR80   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Gary VanDeaver
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

HCR81   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Milam as the official Gateway Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR81   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of money dedicated by general law.

HR81   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Nicole Collier
Caption: Commemorating the 95th anniversary of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Fort Worth.

HCR82   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

HJR82   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

HR82   
Authored by Nicole Collier
Caption: Congratulating Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

HCR83   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Rusk County as the official Syrup Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR83   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.

HR83   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by J. M. Lozano
Caption: Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR84   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Pineland as the official Lumber Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR84   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Charles Cunningham
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with certain felony offenses involving violence and requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony under most circumstances.

HR84   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: Congratulating Chief Michael Kester on his retirement from the Harlingen Police Department.

HCR85   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Salman Bhojani
Caption: Designating March 15 as the Day to Combat Islamophobia for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR85   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Lambert
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.

HR85   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Lujan
Caption: In memory of Crystal Garcia Mendoza.

HCR86   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Hayes
Caption: Designating the City of Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas

HJR86   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.

HR86   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Nicole Collier
Caption: Congratulating Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

HCR87   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Smithee
Caption: Designating Amarillo as the official Ranch Rodeo Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR87   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Erin Zweiner
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.

HR87   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ann Johnson
Caption: Commemorating the opening of the Rabbi Samuel Karff Memorial Bridge in Houston.

HCR88   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Lowe
Caption: Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

HJR88   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Erin Zweiner
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.

HR88   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ben Bumgarner
Caption: In memory of James Bobbitt of the Flower Mound Fire Department.

HCR89   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner
Caption: Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.

HJR89   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mihaela Plesa
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.

HR89   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ben Bumgarner
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of the city of Lewisville.

HCR90   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on International Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Gio Capriglione
Caption: Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Israel and for the creation of a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Israel.

HJR90   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

HR90   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ben Bumgarner
Caption: Congratulating Gregory Cline and Chloe Beck on their wedding.

HCR91   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Lowe
Caption: Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

HJR91   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #8: End Federal Overreach
Authored by Andy Hopper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.

HR91   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Congratulating the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.

HCR92   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Nicole Collier
Caption: Designating the fourth Thursday of March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR92   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Andy Hopper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct the education of the parent's child.

HR92   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: In memory of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart of Lake Jackson.

HCR93   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR93   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Andy Hopper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.

HR93   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ellen Troxclair
Caption: In memory of Inda Sorrels Williams of Marble Falls.

HCR94   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christina Morales
Caption: Designating May 8 as Vaccination Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR94   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Agriculture & Livestock Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Valoree Swanson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to produce meat and meat food products naturally derived from livestock.

HR94   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: In memory of Jose Maria Longoria Sr. of Starr County.

HCR95   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner
Caption: Designating Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals.

HJR95   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature, a statewide elected officer in the executive branch, or a state employee in the legislative or executive branch of state government.

HR95   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Lujan
Caption: In memory of Andrew H. Villarreal of San Antonio.

HCR96   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ben Bumgarner
Caption: Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR96   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Venton Jones
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

HR96   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Lambert
Caption: In memory of Gilbert J. Riojas III of Corpus Christi.

HCR97   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Salman Bhojani
Caption: Designating April 14 as Sikh Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR97   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.

HR97   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Senfronia Thompson
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol.

HCR98   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mihaela Plesa
Caption: Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security.

HJR98   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

HR98   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Janis Holt
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2025 as Hardin County Day at the State Capitol.

HCR99   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Spiller
Caption: Designating the Texas strip steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.

HJR99   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.

HR99   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Janis Holt
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2025 as San Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol.

HB100   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Relating to the purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools.

HCR100   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.

HJR100   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Vikki Goodwin
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HR100   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janis Holt
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2025 as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

HB101   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Relating to the state guard professionalization task force.

HCR101   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Designating the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.

HJR101   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR101   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Janis Holt
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2025 as Liberty County Day at the State Capitol.

HB102   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terry Wilson
Caption: Relating to early registration for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

HCR102   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House S/C on State-Federal Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Harris
Caption: Urging Congress to preserve Sections 45U, 45Y, and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code.

HJR102   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

HR102   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Caroline Harris Davila
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

HB103   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,525,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Ellen Troxclair
Caption: Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects; providing a civil penalty.

HCR103   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Lauren Ashley Simmons
Caption: Expressing support for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's application to the Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

HJR103   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

HR103   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Caroline Harris Davila
Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Texas Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock.

HB104   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Greg Bonnen
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund, the Texas future fund investment review board, and permissible investments by the economic stabilization fund.

HCR104   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by AJ Louderback
Caption: Designating Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR104   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Jeffrey Barry
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to make permanent the limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR104   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HB105   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $471,000,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.

HCR105   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Steve Toth
Caption: Designating June 3 as Vaccine Injury Awareness Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR105   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Angie Button
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HR105   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

HB106   Committee Hearing Scheduled in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $27,706,480.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Relating to the maintenance of certain improvements associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HCR106   
Authored by Greg Bonnen
Caption: Adopting a Joint Rule of the Senate and House of Representatives assigning to each bill passed by the legislature a legislative act number.

HJR106   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by AJ Louderback
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers.

HR106   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Don McLaughlin
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Dimmit County Day at the State Capitol.

HB107   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $7,041,998.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Lauren Ashley Simmons
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.

HCR107   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Designating the Texas Almanac as the official State Book of Texas.

HJR107   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Energy Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Brooks Landgraf
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in the exploration for and production and export of oil, gas, and other minerals.

HR107   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

HB108   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mihaela Plesa
Caption: Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

HCR108   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on International Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ryan Guillen
Caption: Urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to maintain the Tomato Suspension Agreement.

HJR108   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Vikki Goodwin
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.

HR108   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Galveston County Day at the State Capitol.

HB109   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Toni Rose
Caption: Relating to state centers and homes.

HCR109   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Caroline Harris Davila
Caption: Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.

HJR109   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.

HR109   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Terri Leo Wilson
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2025, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.

HB110   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Brad Buckley
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Education Reform Task Force.

HCR110   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Will Metcalf
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the transit amenity center at 207 W. 14th Street in the Capitol Complex the "Lead On! Transit Amenity" in honor of Justin Dart.

HJR110   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the filing of required political funding reports and personal financial statements to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.

HR110   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day at the State Capitol on January 28, 2025.

HB111   Passed out of Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Gio Capriglione
Caption: Relating to the public information law.

HCR111   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: Designating Combes as the official "Bee Capital of Texas" for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR111   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Matt Shaheen
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

HR111   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2025.

HB112   Passed out of Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,704,770.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Angie Button
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties that may impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HCR112   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on State-Federal Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Vincent Perez
Caption: Urging Congress to allow U.S. citizens to use REAL ID cards as a travel document for arrivals at land and sea ports-of-entry.

HJR112   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by James Frank
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right of parents to raise their children.

HR112   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2026.

HB113   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: Relating to statutory construction.

HCR113   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mary Gonzalez
Caption: Designating El Paso as the official Boot Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR113   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Nicole Collier
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment for a person who has served not less than 10 years of the term.

HR113   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Leadership Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.

HB114   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Phil Cortez
Caption: Relating to the transition of certain veterans' mental health initiatives from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Veterans Commission.

HCR114   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mary Ann Perez
Caption: Urging the Houston City Council to construct a memorial pedestrian bridge in honor of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez.

HJR114   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by David Cook
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR114   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Jon Rosenthal
Caption: Commemorating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

HB115   Given to Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Cook
Caption: Relating to applications for a writ of habeas corpus after conviction.

HCR115   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Wesley Virdell
Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant Ramon Garza Gutierrez.

HJR115   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Cook
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.

HR115   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Josey Garcia
Caption: Recognizing January 30, 2025, as Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Day at the State Capitol and honoring the nonprofit Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren for its contributions to the State of Texas.

HB116   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Harold Dutton
Caption: Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

HCR116   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Erin Gamez
Caption: Redesignating Brownsville as the official Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR116   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #8: End Federal Overreach
Authored by Wesley Virdell
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that federal authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state is not recognized by this state.

HR116   
Authored by Gio Capriglione
Caption: Commemorating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

HB117   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $2,154,136.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Alan Schoolcraft
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.

HCR117   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Todd Hunter
Caption: Designating Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR117   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

HR117   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Eddie Morales
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2025, as Maverick County and Eagle Pass Day at the State Capitol.

HB118   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner
Caption: Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Pacific Conflict.

HCR118   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mark Dorazio
Caption: Expressing support for the expansion of the warship manufacturing industry in Texas.

HJR118   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Steve Toth
Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress.

HR118   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Jared Patterson
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Leadership Frisco Class XXVIII Day at the State Capitol.

HB119   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Stan Gerdes
Caption: Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty.

HCR119   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton.

HJR119   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Liz Campos
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

HR119   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Suleman Lalani
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2025, as UTHealth Houston Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

HB120   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $535,802,168.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Keith Bell
Caption: Relating to career and technology education programs in public schools, the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, and a high school advising program, including funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.

HCR120   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Joanne Shofner
Caption: Designating Galatians 5:13 of the New Living Translation of the Bible as the official Bible Verse of the Texas Legislature.

HJR120   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting children by allowing for retroactive laws regarding civil causes of action arising out of child sexual abuse.

HR120   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Recognizing the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo.

HB121   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ken King
Caption: Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources.

HCR121   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Mark Dorazio
Caption: Urging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to take immediate and decisive action to protect the Edwards Aquifer.

HJR121   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janis Holt
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that future constitutional amendments become effective only if approved by a majority of the voters in at least three-fourths of the counties of the state.

HR121   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Richard Pena Raymond
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Laredo Day at the State Capitol.

HB122   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Alan Schoolcraft
Caption: Relating to the capacity and usage of school district facilities and the transfer of students between school districts.

HCR122   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House House Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Charlie Geren
Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.

HJR122   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Elections Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Donna Howard
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.

HR122   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Erin Gamez
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol.

HB123   Passed out of Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $923,487,706.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Harold Dutton
Caption: Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students, including an early childhood parental support program, and to funding under the Foundation School Program for certain school districts and to support those measures.

HCR123   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Lowe
Caption: Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the American Declaration of Independence.

HJR123   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Redistricting Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Donna Howard
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.

HR123   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Commemorating the 232nd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.

HB124   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,235,406,420.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Greg Bonnen
Caption: Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HCR124   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Designating May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.

HJR124   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Donna Howard
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school health and safety fund to provide financial support for projects that improve the physical and mental health of public school students and enhance the safety of public schools in this state.

HR124   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Commemorating the 233rd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.

HB125   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $217,725,862.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Shelby Slawson
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

HCR125   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House S/C on State-Federal Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terry Wilson
Caption: Urging the U.S. Department of Defense and national security leadership to recognize the essential role Texas plays in defense innovation and to maintain and expand investment in the state's defense research, development, and operational infrastructure.

HJR125   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Erin Zweiner
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.

HR125   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ann Johnson
Caption: Congratulating Rice University on being named to Forbes magazine's list of New Ivies.

HB126   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.

HCR126   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Trent Ashby
Caption: Designating Corrigan as the official Timber Products Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR126   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Donna Howard
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to the Texas water fund.

HR126   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Oscar Longoria
Caption: Commending Gabriela Garza for designing the House District 35 ornament for the Lone Star Celebration Christmas Tree.

HB127   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Terry Wilson
Caption: Relating to measures to protect public institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; providing civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty.

HCR127   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House S/C on International Relations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Lujan
Caption: Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Taiwan.

HJR127   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.

HR127   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Drew Darby
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Texas Energy Day at the State Capitol.

HB128   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Angelia Orr
Caption: Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities.

HCR128   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Dennis Paul
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

HJR128   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the terminology used in the Texas Constitution to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent.

HR128   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Matt Morgan
Caption: Congratulating the football team from Randle High School in Richmond on winning the UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.

HB129   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John McQueeney
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain governmental contracts with foreign adversary companies and federally banned companies; authorizing a civil penalty.

HCR129   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Donna Howard
Caption: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Austin Oaks Church.

HJR129   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Andy Hopper
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.

HR129   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by J. M. Lozano
Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2025, as Taft Housing Authority Day at the State Capitol.

HB130   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Greg Bonnen
Caption: Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.

HCR130   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Donate Life Texas Day.

HJR130   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by John Bucy
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

HR130   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Denise Villalobos
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2025, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.

HB131   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jared Patterson
Caption: Relating to affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market; increasing an administrative penalty.

HCR131   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating David Gardiner Mitchell and Ginger Lane Mitchell on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HJR131   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Appropriations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Lauren Ashley Simmons
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HR131   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Trey Martinez Fischer
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.

HB132   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ray Lopez
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of information used to prevent, detect, respond to, or investigate a hostile act of a foreign adversary of the United States.

HCR132   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: In memory of former Midland mayor Carroll Morgan Thomas.

HJR132   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Lauren Ashley Simmons
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction of this state.

HR132   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Keith Bell
Caption: Congratulating Tyler Wade of Terrell on winning the 2024 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Team Roping World Championship.

HB133   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.

HCR133   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Dudley "Dude" Speed on his retirement from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

HJR133   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Chris Turner
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.

HR133   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Keith Bell
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Cedar Creek Lake Day at the State Capitol.

HB134   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Morgan Meyer
Caption: Relating to the location at which certain sales are consummated for purposes of local sales and use taxes.

HCR134   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Greenwood.

HJR134   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Sam Harless
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.

HR134   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Drew Darby
Caption: Commending the Community Action Agencies of Texas.

HB135   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Angie Button
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.

HCR135   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Carl Tepper
Caption: Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR135   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Redistricting Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Rafael Anchia
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

HR135   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Drew Darby
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Howard County Day at the State Capitol.

HB136   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $7,085,870.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Lacey Hull
Caption: Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation.

HCR136   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cole Hefner
Caption: In memory of Deputy Melissa Pollard of the Wood County Sheriff's Office.

HJR136   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Keresa Richardson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.

HR136   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pat Curry
Caption: In memory of Clyde Vance Dunnam of Waco.

HB137   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janie Lopez
Caption: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

HCR137   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by David Lowe
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War.

HJR137   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Charlie Geren
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees.

HR137   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ann Johnson
Caption: Honoring Frances "Poppy" Northcutt for her professional and civic achievements.

HB138   Filed without the Governor's Signature
Initially Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jay Dean
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program; authorizing a fee.

HCR138   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jeff Leach
Caption: Congratulating Nathan L. Hecht on his retirement as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.

HJR138   3rd Reading
Initially Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Daniel Alders
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.

HR138   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Ann Johnson
Caption: Congratulating Susan Christian on her retirement as director of the Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events.

HB139   2nd Reading
Initially Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Jay Dean
Caption: Relating to employer health benefit plans that do not include state-mandated health benefits.

HCR139   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Dustin R. Womble on his election as vice chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

HJR139   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Matt Shaheen
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the state lottery.

HR139   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Briscoe Cain
Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Baytown Day at the State Capitol.

HB140   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Candy Noble
Caption: Relating to the creation of the child and adult protective investigations advisory committee in the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HCR140   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Tom Craddick
Caption: Congratulating Cody C. Campbell on his election as chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

HJR140   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Janis Holt
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority of the commission and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.

HR140   Passed House and Senate
Initially Referred to House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Cody Vasut
Caption: In memory of Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

HB141   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Christian Manuel
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the revised Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children by the State of Texas; making conforming changes.

HCR141   Passed out of Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Dennis Paul
Caption: Urging Congress to move NASA's headquarters to Houston.