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• SB 1353 Became law 89R
  Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HCR 76 Adopted 89R
  Urging the federal government to curb the mass importation of foreign shrimp into the United States.
  Jun 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• HB 2434 Became law 89R
  Relating to the purchase of service credit by certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 3161 Became law 89R
  Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 1240 Became law 89R
  Relating to certain governmental operations affecting the border region.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• SB 1709 Became law 89R
  Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 4 Became law 89R
  Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
  Jun 16, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• SR 629 Adopted 89R
  In memory of Joshua Daniel King.
  Jun 2, 2025: Printed in full
• SR 222 Adopted 89R
  In memory of former state Senator and Representative Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SR 394 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing the Texas-Mexico border as vital to the economy, education, and character of the state.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SR 716 Adopted 89R
  In memory of Noe T. Loya Sr. of Raymondville.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SR 714 Adopted 89R
  In memory of Arturo Eduardo Sanchez of San Antonio.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SR 686 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her staff for their valuable contributions and service.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SR 608 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing the participants of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program and the Texas Legislative Fellowship Program.
  May 31, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SR 627 Adopted 89R
  In memory of Joe Layton Wall.
  May 31, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SR 628 Adopted 89R
  In memory of former state representative James R. Pitts.
  May 31, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SCR 52 Adopted 89R
  Returning House Bill No. 1240 to the Senate for further consideration.
  May 30, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State
• SR 695 Adopted 89R
  Returning Senate Bill No. 293 to the House for further consideration.
  May 30, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HB 3307 Became law 89R
  Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• 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 210 Became law 89R
  Relating to contracting with a school district or open-enrollment charter school by a vendor with whom a member of the board of trustees or governing body of the district or school or a related individual has certain business interests; creating a criminal offense.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1351 Became law 89R
  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.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2284 Became law 89R
  Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
  May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 1899 Became law 89R
  Relating to the required age for a license or permit relating to the conduct of a public fireworks display.
  May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 186 Passed House 89R
  Relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children.
  May 27, 2025: Co-sponsor authorized
• SB 1484 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments, food service suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and wholesale distributors; providing administrative and civil penalties.
  May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 18 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding.
  May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 1057 Passed House 89R
  Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain public school career or technology education teachers.
  May 27, 2025: Committee report printed and distributed
• SB 1927 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to municipal regulation of the removal of an Ashe juniper tree.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 2183 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the periods during which a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SR 584 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing the eighth annual Harlingen Police Department BBQ Cook-off.
  May 26, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SB 1708 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to exceptions to county platting requirements.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• SB 16 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote, including the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited federal ballot if the voter cannot supply the required proof and the procedures for the counting of those ballots; creating criminal offenses.
  May 25, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• SB 2841 In committee 89R
  Relating to the route designation for a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles that serve a deepwater seaport in a county that borders the United Mexican States.
  May 25, 2025: Not again placed on intent calendar
• SB 2188 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the regulation of certain space flight activities, including the closure of certain areas for those activities.
  May 25, 2025: Recommitted to committee
• SB 2774 Became law 89R
  Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• HB 2018 Became law 89R
  Relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2776 Became law 89R
  Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 2523 Became law 89R
  Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 22 Became law 89R
  Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26
• SB 2949 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and operators engaged in the motor fuel transport or export business; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a civil penalty.
  May 24, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HCR 78 Adopted 89R
  Designating September 16 as Lone Star Santas Charities Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
  May 24, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• HCR 117 Adopted 89R
  Designating Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
  May 24, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• HCR 116 Adopted 89R
  Redesignating Brownsville as the official Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
  May 24, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• SB 2233 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to a prohibition on certain persons endorsing or espousing terrorist activity at public institutions of higher education.
  May 23, 2025: Referred to Higher Education
• SJR 2 Adopted 89R
  Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
  May 22, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State
• SB 1483 In committee 89R
  Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
  May 22, 2025: Not again placed on intent calendar
• HB 1646 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval.
  May 22, 2025: No action taken in committee
• SB 2231 Became law 89R
  Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods.
  May 21, 2025: Effective immediately
• SR 508 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing the members of the 13th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
  May 21, 2025: Reported enrolled