Active Legislation

Currently active bills across federal and state legislatures

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...

Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Relating to certain prohibited practices by a barber or cosmetologist.

Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.

Relating to certain occupancy preferences given by developments supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.

Relating to the implementation by public schools of certain communicable disease public health orders issued by a health authority.

Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.

Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.

Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

Relating to the stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.

Relating to prohibiting certain food additives from being included in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.

Relating to the fiduciary responsibility of the governing body of the public retirement systems in this state and the investment managers and proxy advisors acting on behalf of...

Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Port Freeport in Brazoria County.

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University.

Relating to the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court judge.

Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and...

Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.

AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Education for the replacement of the information technology system for educator licensure; and providing other matters...

Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment.

AN ACT making appropriations to the Department of Corrections for the purchase and replacement of equipment and furniture at High Desert State Prison; and providing other...

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to the lesser of the...

Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.

AN ACT relating to education; prohibiting a school district from contracting or partnering with persons or entities who charge more than a certain amount of fees and costs...

Relating to the view of the State Capitol.

Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

Recognizing February 6, 2025, as San Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol.

AN ACT relating to state emblems; designating the Picon Punch as the official state drink of the State of Nevada; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Congratulating the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.

Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.

Congratulating Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day.

Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 89th Legislature.

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time.

Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain maternal mortality information to the Department of State Health Services, to an exception to certain reporting...

Relating to the nomination and election procedures for speaker.

Relating to the authority of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 405 to exclude territory; validating and confirming all previous acts of the district.

Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Tom Green County.

Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.

Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.

Relating to the creation of the Waller County Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing...

Relating to the creation of the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue...

Relating to the designation of routes for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

Relating to approved nonprofit organizations providing services through the service dog pilot program for certain veterans.

Relating to interests in real property held or acquired by or on behalf of certain foreign individuals or entities and the authority of the attorney general to acquire the...