Active Legislation

Currently active bills across federal and state legislatures

Relating to the authority of a court to order a defendant to engage in certain alternatives to confinement as part of the defendant's sentence.

Congratulating Joanne Huffstetler on graduating as a member of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025.

Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses,...

Authorizing the creation and appointment of joint legislative study committees.

Honoring all mothers in Texas and beyond on the occasion of Mother's Day 2025 and extending special recognition and appreciation to the mothers who are unable to be with their...

Returning House Bill No. 1240 to the Senate for further consideration.

Relating to a public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy.

Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for school districts for the cost of optional residence homestead exemptions under the public school finance system.

Relating to designation of a beneficiary by a retiree of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Commemorating the annual Texas Furniture Makers Show hosted by the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center in Kerrville.

Returning House Bill No. 14 to the Senate for further consideration.

Relating to a prohibition on weather and climate modification activities by a governmental entity.

Relating to the operation of Texas backup power packages.

Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.

Congratulating Martha Black on her retirement from St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin.

Relating to the prohibited report or disclosure of certain health information by physicians and other health care providers.

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.

Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.

Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses.

Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual.

Commending Susan LeBlanc for her service as district director for Chambers County in the office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson.

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...

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.

Congratulating Dr. Van Davis on his induction into the Texas Digital Learning Association Hall of Fame.

Relating to the use, curation, and censorship of library materials at public libraries.

In memory of Janice S. Watson Cullum.

Congratulating Kyle Taylor of the Kyle Fire Department on his selection as 2024 Fire Chief of the Year by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.

Relating to the minimum wage and a requirement for a biennial study and report on the living wage in this state, expanding access to childcare, and providing paid parental leave.

Relating to the reporting of information regarding high school performance acknowledgments earned by public school students.

Congratulating Major Christopher J. Foote of Georgetown on his retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps.

In memory of Jack Edward Worthington Jr. of Corpus Christi.

Relating to service requirements of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or a reserve component of the armed forces of...

Honoring the veterans of House District 75 for their military service.

Relating to the provision of family protection services by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

Commending Orlando Flores of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for helping to manage the red flour beetle infestation in West Texas.

Honoring El Paso Desert ADAPT for its more than four decades of service in support of disability rights.

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Project BRAVO in El Paso County.

Commemorating the grand reopening of the Juanchido Elder Center.

Congratulating Walter Miller on his retirement as the Place 1 alderman of the Town of Horizon City.

Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage...

Posthumously paying tribute to the military service of U.S. Army Master Sergeant (Ret.) Lawrence Fitzpatrick of Clint.

Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Honoring the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe for its contributions.

Commending Andrew McKiernan for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson.

Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring consent by two-thirds of the members of the house of representatives and senate for the governor to call more than one special...

Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.

Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.

Congratulating Father Dennis Aréchiga on his receipt of the St. John Vianney Award.

Relating to the statute of limitations for sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.