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State bill data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 8:12 AM.

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• HCR 13 Adopted 892
  Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.
  Sep 17, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• HR 124 Adopted 892
  In memory of Virginia Larins Hollis of Bellville.
  Sep 2, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HB 237 In committee 892
  Relating to an interstate compact for animal health initiatives.
  Aug 27, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HB 238 In committee 892
  Relating to the power of the Texas Animal Health Commission to control or eradicate pests.
  Aug 27, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HB 253 In committee 892
  Relating to the establishment of the Institute for Animal Health Research and Response at Texas A&M University.
  Aug 27, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HB 239 In committee 892
  Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land subject to a quarantine established by the Texas Animal Health Commission for ticks or screwworms.
  Aug 20, 2025: Referred to Ways & Means
• HB 240 In committee 892
  Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.
  Aug 20, 2025: Referred to Ways & Means
• HJR 21 Introduced 892
  Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to define certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.
  Aug 18, 2025: Filed
• HCR 11 Introduced 891
  Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm into Texas.
  Aug 4, 2025: Filed
• HB 275 Introduced 891
  Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of land subject to a quarantine established by the Texas Animal Health Commission for ticks or screwworms.
  Aug 4, 2025: Filed
• HB 272 Introduced 891
  Relating to creation of the Screwworm Abatement Trust (SWAT) Fund.
  Aug 4, 2025: Filed
• HB 273 Introduced 891
  Relating to the creation of the Institute for Animal Health Research and Response.
  Aug 4, 2025: Filed
• HB 276 Introduced 891
  Relating to parasitic insect control.
  Aug 4, 2025: Filed
• HB 274 Introduced 891
  Relating to an interstate compact for animal health initiatives.
  Aug 4, 2025: Filed
• HB 92 Introduced 891
  Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
  Jul 14, 2025: Filed
• HB 3120 Vetoed 89R
  Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.
  Jun 22, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor
• HB 3033 Became law 89R
  Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting employees of the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2155 Became law 89R
  Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  Jun 20, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• HB 1545 Became law 89R
  Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 2367 Became law 89R
  Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 3228 Became law 89R
  Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 5665 Became law 89R
  Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 70; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 261 Became law 89R
  Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 24 Became law 89R
  Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 4751 Became law 89R
  Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Quantum Initiative.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 1520 Became law 89R
  Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 1500 Became law 89R
  Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 4630 Became law 89R
  Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 2407 Became law 89R
  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 board of directors.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 43 Became law 89R
  Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 5437 Became law 89R
  Relating to the validation of the creation of and certain acts of the Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 1.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 1400 Became law 89R
  Relating to a study on measurable outcomes for certain transfer students for performance tier funding under the public junior college state finance program.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 2406 Became law 89R
  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 the board of directors.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2405 Became law 89R
  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 Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HJR 7 Adopted 89R
  Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.
  Jun 2, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State
• HB 1535 Became law 89R
  Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 1022 Became law 89R
  Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1786 Became law 89R
  Relating to public higher education.
  May 27, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• 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
• HB 2081 Became law 89R
  Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
  May 26, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 1152 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to creating the criminal offense of continuous manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HR 895 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.
  May 24, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 908 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Fayette County Day at the State Capitol.
  May 23, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HB 2542 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the establishment of a work group to study and make recommendations on certain services needed by individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
  May 23, 2025: Left pending in committee
• HB 5685 Became law 89R
  Relating to the creation of the Waller County Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
  May 19, 2025: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
• HB 5549 In committee 89R
  Relating to the regulation and planning of on-site sewage disposal systems; authorizing and increasing an administrative penalty; increasing the amount of a fee.
  May 15, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 1431 In committee 89R
  Relating to certain prohibited acts with respect to cell-cultured protein for human consumption.
  May 14, 2025: Postponed
• HB 5570 In committee 89R
  Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney serving as a state official appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate.
  May 13, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 4266 In committee 89R
  Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the county attorney of Fayette County.
  May 13, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 5348 In committee 89R
  Relating to acquiring real property interests for environmental mitigation required for water projects.
  May 12, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar