Texas bills

1. SB 44TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

   Sponsored by Zaffirini (Democratic)

2. SB 475TexasSession 89R

   Relating to a public school classroom safety review and referral program for students who engage in violent criminal conduct; creating a criminal offense.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

   Sponsored by Middleton (Republican)

3. SB 559TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

   Sponsored by Johnson

4. SB 454TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or emergency medical technician for workers' compensation benefits for infertility.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Business & Commerce

   Sponsored by Middleton (Republican)

5. SB 635TexasSession 89R

   Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Vet Affairs

   Sponsored by Paxton (Republican)

6. SB 147TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

   Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

7. SB 131TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws for federally declared public health emergencies.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

   Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

8. SB 418TexasSession 89R

   Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by a public junior college.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

   Sponsored by Middleton (Republican)

9. SB 105TexasSession 89R

   Relating to the procedure for closing a polling place.

   1. Introduced
   2. In committee
   3. Passed one chamber
   4. Passed legislature
   5. Sent to governor
   6. Became law

   In committee

   Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

   Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

10. SB 195TexasSession 89R

    Relating to a required waiting period for certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

11. SB 115TexasSession 89R

    Relating to civil liability for, governmental health plan coverage of, and public funding for gender modification procedures and treatments.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

12. SB 183TexasSession 89R

    Relating to personal leave provided for a classroom teacher to testify at a public hearing.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

    Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

13. SB 246TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Flores

14. SB 300TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Health & Human Services

    Sponsored by Perry (Republican)

15. SB 353TexasSession 89R

    Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Eckhardt (Democratic)

16. SB 607TexasSession 89R

    Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain parental child safety placement caregivers.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Health & Human Services

    Sponsored by West (Democratic)

17. SB 421TexasSession 89R

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

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice

    Sponsored by Eckhardt (Democratic)

18. SB 85TexasSession 89R

    Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Health & Human Services

    Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

19. SB 344TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Eckhardt (Democratic)

20. SB 106TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

21. SB 130TexasSession 89R

    Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to State Affairs

    Sponsored by Hall (Republican)

22. SB 595TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the notice of rulemaking proceedings provided to certain persons by state agencies.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Business & Commerce

    Sponsored by West (Democratic)

23. SB 143TexasSession 89R

    Relating to requiring public schools to designate certain uniform election dates as staff development days.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Education K-16

    Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)

24. SB 70TexasSession 89R

    Relating to axle weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting aggregates.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Transportation

    Sponsored by Zaffirini (Democratic)

25. SB 181TexasSession 89R

    Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to adopt a gender-responsive risk and needs assessment instrument.

    1. Introduced
    2. In committee
    3. Passed one chamber
    4. Passed legislature
    5. Sent to governor
    6. Became law

    In committee

    Feb 3, 2025Referred to Criminal Justice

    Sponsored by Menéndez (Democratic)