Active Legislation

Currently active bills across federal and state legislatures

Designating the first full week in April as Gifted and Talented Students Week for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

In memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the authority of the governor to veto a bill passed by both houses of the Texas Legislature with a vote of at least two-thirds of...

Congratulating Tevis and Patricia Herd of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Congratulating David M. Cobos on his retirement as Midland County justice of the peace for Precinct 2.

Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.

Expressing support for the repeal of the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Relating to the determination of the market value of solar energy property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to order a new election in certain counties.

Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state...

Recognizing February 3, 2025, as Del Mar College Day.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and...

Designating Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Proposing a constitutional amendment affirming the rights and responsibilities of parents.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Designating Amarillo as the official Ranch Rodeo Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

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...

Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center.

Relating to the public inspection of election records.

Relating to intelligence databases for combinations, criminal street gangs, and foreign terrorist organizations.

Relating to training for peace officers on acquired and traumatic brain injuries and trauma-affected veterans.

Relating to firearm liability insurance for certain firearm owners; providing a civil penalty.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to information requested from the Texas Medical Board by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature.

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

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...

Relating to the definition of facility for purposes of workplace violence prevention requirements.

Commending Rosa Chavez for her contributions as principal of James P. Butler Elementary School.

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...

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...

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction of this state.

Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation by local governments.

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...

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising...

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.

Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a limitation on the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residential real...

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...

Congratulating Michael Taaffe for his achievements as a member of The University of Texas at Austin football team.

Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing an impeached officer to continue in office pending the impeachment trial.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a reduction of the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the...

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a...

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a...

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by certain component institutions of the...