Currently active bills across federal and state legislatures
Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing...
Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term lengths and grounds for the removal of a member of...
In memory of Eugene Bothe of Brenham.
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 nomination and election procedures for speaker.
Recognizing April 2 and 3, 2025, as Denton County Days.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and...
Relating to certain advisory entities and work groups under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts or on which the comptroller's office is represented and to...
Recognizing Neal Weaver for his outstanding contributions to advancing the mission of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day.
Recognizing Senator Judith Zaffirini for her contributions as a state legislator.
Recognizing José D. Ollervides for his service to the City of Laredo.
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 Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing...
Congratulating Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.
Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term length grounds for the removal of a member of the...
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Recognizing the fifth grade students from The Covenant School in Dallas for their dedication to learning about Texas history.
Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Liberty County Day at the State Capitol.
Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to purchase, finance the purchase of, or lease real property or construct or finance the construction of improvements to real...
Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Dimmit County Day at the State Capitol.
Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2025.
Commemorating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Recognizing the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo.
Congratulating UTMB in Galveston on its recognition as a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.
In memory of Peter Winstead of Austin.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to the chairman of the juvenile board of Parker County.
Commending the nurse practitioners of East Texas for their dedication to patient care in their communities.
Congratulating Taek and Nancy Kim for their 29 years as the owners of the Pulga de Alamo.
In memory of His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.
Congratulating the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.
In memory of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart of Lake Jackson.
Recognizing the festival of Diwali 2025.
In memory of Inda Sorrels Williams of Marble Falls.
Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Recognizing February 6, 2025, as San Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Port Freeport in Brazoria County.
Congratulating Dr. Robert Garza on his receipt of a 2025 Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence in the Education Sector.
Recognizing February 24, 2025, as AAPI Day of Action at the State Capitol.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Buenos Aires Café in Austin.
Congratulating Scott Campbell on his retirement as superintendent of East Chambers ISD.
Congratulating Judge Rose Guerra Reyna on her retirement from the 206th District Court.
Congratulating Weatherford ISD on being named a Career and Technical Education District of Distinction.
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Wichita Falls Day at the State Capitol.
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas.
Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Collin College Day at the State Capitol.
Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board.
Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Texas Prevention Network Day at the State Capitol.
Honoring Pastor Joshua LeBetts Pryor for his service as Pastor of the Day on March 19, 2025.
Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Live Oak County Day at the State Capitol.
In memory of Leonard Frank Iltis Jr. of Georgetown.
Congratulating Annie Callegari St. Paul and Merritt St. Paul of Houston on the birth of their son, Henry Robert St. Paul.
Recognizing March 12, 2025, as South Texas ISD Day at the State Capitol.
Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol.
Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day at the State Capitol.
Commemorating the 232nd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.
Commemorating the 233rd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.
In memory of Dr. Alice Gayle Hudgens of Hays.
Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Matagorda County Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating Rice University on being named to Forbes magazine's list of New Ivies.
Recognizing April 1 and 2, 2025, as Collin County Days at the State Capitol.
Congratulating Natalia Lizcano on being selected as the 2025 Teacher of Promise at Gullett Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District.
Congratulating Rachel Wood on being selected as the 2025 Teacher of Promise at Bryker Woods Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District.
Congratulating Natalie Vandermost on being selected as the 2025 Teacher of Promise at Brentwood Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District.
Congratulating Karis Alvarez on being selected as the 2025 Teacher of Promise at Barton Hills Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District.
In memory of Eugene Frank Zaboroski of Cypress.
Congratulating David Winfield Killam of Laredo on his selection as Mr. South Texas by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association.
Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Texas Nuclear Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
In memory of Yolanda P. Torres of San Antonio.
Honoring the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians on its 20th anniversary.
Relating to the qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Congratulating Jessica Morris on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Carlisle Elementary School in Plano ISD.
Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
In memory of Michael V. Pullin of San Antonio.
Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.
Congratulating Dr. Clarence O. Preston of Beth Eden Baptist Church in Dallas on his 40th pastoral anniversary.
Recognizing April 14, 2025, as Red and White Day at the State Capitol in honor of the advocacy efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University.
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Congratulating Marely Rodriguez of South San Antonio High School on earning a gold medal at the 2025 Region 20E High School Visual Art Scholastic Event.
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
Relating to the operations of municipal hospital authorities.
Relating to the regulation of state banks.
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
In memory of Dale Susan Eastman of Houston.
Congratulating Julia Hosid on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Saigling Elementary School in Plano ISD.
Congratulating Ashley Rael on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Schimelpfenig Middle School in Plano ISD.
In memory of Carlton Carl of Martindale.
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Ethicon San Angelo.
Commending the employees of the House Business Office for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its service to the Capitol Complex during the 89th Legislative Session.
Commending the Legislative Budget Board for its work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Relating to the formation, governance, and internal management of domestic entities.
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.
Relating to the selection by the board of directors of the West Coke County Hospital District of a depository bank for the district.
Relating to access to certain information in the adoption process.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for...
Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average...
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain misconduct and child abuse and neglect; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to entities that provide video services.
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Relating to the modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child.
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.
Relating to the landowner compensation program.
In memory of Loy Gordon of Kilgore.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's...
Proposing a constitutional amendment affirming the rights and responsibilities of parents.
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain...
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding...
Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for certain ad valorem tax exemptions or allocations and the calculation of the penalty for filing a late application for...
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
Relating to liquor sales on credit by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit to a wholesaler.
Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program.
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services...
Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child...
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services.
Relating to health benefits offered by postsecondary educational institutions to students and their families.
Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain school-related items.
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 852 in Upshur County as the Petty Officer Billy Machen Memorial Bridge.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2275 in Gregg County as the Bill Stoudt Parkway.
Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.
Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order.
Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Relating to a prohibition on marketing, advertising, offering for sale, or selling certain e-cigarette products; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export...
Relating to the applicability of certain pedestrian laws to certain sidewalk users.
Relating to the imposition of a penalty for failure to timely file a rendition statement or property report with the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
Relating to the administration and operation of the school health and related services program.
Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.
Recognizing Kelvin Bass for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him for earning a 2025 Betty King Public Service Award.
Congratulating the Voces Oral History Center at The University of Texas at Austin on its 25th anniversary.
Recognizing Mike Campbell for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him for earning a 2025 Betty King Public Service Award.
Congratulating Deedra Schmidt on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Bethany Elementary School in Plano ISD.
Designating February 10 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Designating Bandera as the official Cowboy Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Designating Pflugerville as the official Trail Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium.
Designating Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and ending on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Expressing opposition to the creation of a central bank digital currency.
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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...
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, and ending Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning Thursday, February 20, 2025, and ending Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a Texas Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain short line railroad projects.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
Relating to critical infrastructure and utilities, including affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market;...
Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
In memory of Edwin Elmer Perryman of Tyler.
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.
Relating to certain policies and procedures related to concussions or other brain injuries sustained by public school students.
Urging the Houston City Council to construct a memorial pedestrian bridge in honor of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez.
Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or...
Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the...
Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases.
Designating El Paso as the official Boot Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Designating Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new transit amenity center at 207 W. 14th Street in the Capitol Complex the "Lead On! Transit Amenity" in honor of Justin Dart.
Recognizing The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Recognizing Halff, infrastructure consulting firm, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Recognizing May 15, 2025, as Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day.
Recognizing April 4, 2025, as Texas HBCU Day.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Business U.S. Highway 83-S in Hidalgo County as the SP4 Rodolfo Valdez Memorial Highway.