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State bill data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.

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• SB 1278 Vetoed 89R
  Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
  Jun 22, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor
• SB 1300 Became law 89R
  Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2790 Became law 89R
  Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 1902 Became law 89R
  Relating to creating the criminal offense of jugging.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 4850 Became law 89R
  Relating to programs to promote economic development in the Office of the Governor and to the repeal of the governor's broadband development council.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 4490 Became law 89R
  Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 38 Became law 89R
  Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
  Jun 20, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• SB 1433 Became law 89R
  Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 75 Became law 89R
  Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SCR 9 Adopted 89R
  Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  Jun 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• SB 1644 Became law 89R
  Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1220 Became law 89R
  Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 4449 Became law 89R
  Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 9 Became law 89R
  Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions.
  Jun 16, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• 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
• HR 1478 Adopted 89R
  Commemorating the centennial of Route 66.
  Jun 3, 2025: Reported enrolled
• 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
• HR 1421 Adopted 89R
  Congratulating the Randall High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 1414 Adopted 89R
  Congratulating Sarah Hininger of Hartley Fire & EMS on being named the 2025 EMS Provider of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 1415 Adopted 89R
  Congratulating Assistant Chief Tommy Chisum of the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department on being named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's & Fire Marshal's Association.
  Jun 1, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SB 1537 Became law 89R
  Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.
  May 30, 2025: Effective immediately
• SJR 1 Adopted 89R
  Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances for illegal aliens charged with certain offenses punishable as a felony.
  May 28, 2025: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
• HB 1135 Passed House 89R
  Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record.
  May 28, 2025: Placed on intent calendar
• SB 1719 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the rulemaking power of the Texas Supreme Court.
  May 28, 2025: Returned to committee
• SJR 87 Adopted 89R
  Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony who have previously been convicted of or who were released on bail for certain offenses punishable as a felony at the time of the new offense.
  May 28, 2025: 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
• HB 3664 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings.
  May 28, 2025: Committee report printed and distributed
• SB 3073 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings.
  May 27, 2025: Postponed
• SB 2322 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the findings required to be made by the comptroller of public accounts in order to recommend for approval an application for a limitation on the taxable value of eligible property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• 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 1999 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to protection for a public employee's or student's use of terms consistent with biological sex.
  May 23, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HB 3976 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the waiver of license renewal fees for certain instructors in high-demand fields at public institutions of higher education.
  May 21, 2025: Referred to Business & Commerce
• SB 990 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder.
  May 21, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• SB 1835 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the maximum number of nonresident scholarship students permitted to pay resident tuition and fees at certain public institutions of higher education.
  May 21, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HB 1942 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a participating or preferred provider for health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
  May 21, 2025: Left pending in committee
• HB 1765 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the issuance of an arrest warrant or search warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
  May 19, 2025: Received from the House
• SB 767 Became law 89R
  Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
  May 19, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1062 Became law 89R
  Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
  May 19, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 4511 In committee 89R
  Relating to wind energy agreements and the right of a surface estate owner to capture and employ wind energy.
  May 15, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 3191 In committee 89R
  Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that make certain employer child-care contributions and a study on access to and availability of child care in this state.
  May 15, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 2841 In committee 89R
  Relating to Texas Windstorm Insurance Association underwriting standards for structures that meet certain construction standards.
  May 15, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 4508 In committee 89R
  Relating to the days and hours in which counties of certain sizes conduct early voting by personal appearance.
  May 14, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 5200 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the evaluation and use of grid enhancing technologies and high-performance conductors.
  May 13, 2025: Referred to Business & Commerce
• HB 5561 In committee 89R
  Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.
  May 12, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 32 In committee 89R
  Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
  May 12, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 4802 Passed House 89R
  Relating to certain benefits payable by the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
  May 12, 2025: Received from the House
• HB 5064 In committee 89R
  Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway.
  May 12, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 4502 In committee 89R
  Relating to court security, including the development of a court emergency management plan, the duties and composition of a court security committee, and increasing the criminal penalty for harassment of a court employee or judge.
  May 10, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HB 3022 In committee 89R
  Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.
  May 9, 2025: Considered in Calendars
• HB 2248 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the public information law.
  May 8, 2025: Referred to Business & Commerce
• HB 3782 In committee 89R
  Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
  May 1, 2025: Laid on the table subject to call