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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.

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• SB 40 Became law 89R
  Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief.
  Jun 16, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 23 Became law 89R
  Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
  Jun 16, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• HB 9 Became law 89R
  Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
  Jun 12, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• HB 126 Became law 89R
  Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
  Jun 5, 2025: Effective immediately
• SJR 5 Adopted 89R
  Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.
  Jun 2, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State
• SB 541 Became law 89R
  Relating to cottage food production operations.
  May 30, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2053 Became law 89R
  Relating to creating the Governor's Medal of Service award to recognize service to the people of Texas.
  May 30, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 927 Became law 89R
  Relating to the issuance of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal specialty license plates.
  May 30, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SCR 25 Adopted 89R
  Urging the Houston City Council to construct a memorial pedestrian bridge in honor of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez.
  May 30, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• SB 1537 Became law 89R
  Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.
  May 30, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 402 Became law 89R
  Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.
  May 30, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1620 Became law 89R
  Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
  May 30, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1662 Became law 89R
  Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.
  May 30, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1901 Became law 89R
  Relating to the administration of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund.
  May 30, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 2768 Became law 89R
  Relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 198 Became law 89R
  Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• HB 431 Became law 89R
  Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar roof tiles.
  May 29, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 48 Became law 89R
  Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.
  May 29, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 1227 Became law 89R
  Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2925 Became law 89R
  Relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Modernizing Manufacturing.
  May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 37 Became law 89R
  Relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program.
  May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 21 Became law 89R
  Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.
  May 28, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 801 In committee 89R
  Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record to a homeless individual.
  May 28, 2025: Not again placed on intent calendar
• HCR 7 Adopted 89R
  Designating September 29 as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
  May 28, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• SB 296 Became law 89R
  Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
  May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2717 In committee 89R
  Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.
  May 28, 2025: Not again placed on intent calendar
• SB 1361 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to a disaster recovery loan program for small and micro-businesses.
  May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 314 Became law 89R
  Relating to prohibiting certain food additives from being included in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.
  May 27, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 2487 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to procedures for and certain facilities providing crisis and mental health services.
  May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 35 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the selection, prioritization, construction, and funding of transportation projects.
  May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 2425 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the regulation of automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 1370 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 2721 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the deceased, including requirements for donating or claiming bodies or anatomical specimens, the licensing and regulation of persons who provide services or conduct education or research in relation to the deceased, and responsibilities of political subdivisions for certain bodies after death; creating criminal offenses; authorizing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 1447 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to standards adopted by the Texas Education Agency regarding the use of electronic devices and software applications by public schools.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 673 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to municipal and county regulation of accessory dwelling units; authorizing a fee.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 1232 In committee 89R
  Relating to certain health care transaction fees and payment claims; providing an administrative penalty.
  May 26, 2025: Not again placed on intent calendar
• SB 747 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to public school policies and programs regarding the production or distribution of certain intimate visual material by public school students.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 241 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
  May 26, 2025: Postponed
• SB 1380 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for participating physicians and providers providing certain health care services.
  May 25, 2025: Referred to Insurance
• SB 2607 In committee 89R
  Relating to the establishment of the Cross-Agency Employment Resource Initiative to coordinate and optimize certain employment services and resources in this state.
  May 25, 2025: Not again placed on intent calendar
• SB 842 Became law 89R
  Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
  May 24, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 3135 Became law 89R
  Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1841 Became law 89R
  Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 1672 Became law 89R
  Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.
  May 24, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 136 Became law 89R
  Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1729 Became law 89R
  Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 331 Became law 89R
  Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.
  May 24, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 499 Became law 89R
  Relating to the selection by the board of directors of the West Coke County Hospital District of a depository bank for the district.
  May 24, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 5 Became law 89R
  Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
  May 24, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• SB 1490 Became law 89R
  Relating to adult high school charter program funding.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25