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

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• HR 19 Introduced 891
  In memory of Dr. Judith Ann Jones Carrier of Fort Worth.
  Jul 21, 2025: Filed
• SB 973 Became law 89R
  Relating to the periodic reappraisal of property by, and the prohibition on posting on the Internet certain information held by, an appraisal district.
  Jun 22, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 974 Vetoed 89R
  Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
  Jun 22, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor
• HB 4236 Became law 89R
  Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 4044 Became law 89R
  Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
  Jun 20, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• HB 148 Became law 89R
  Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 2508 Became law 89R
  Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.
  Jun 20, 2025: See remarks for effective date
• SB 2900 Became law 89R
  Relating to certain advisory entities and work groups under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts or on which the comptroller's office is represented and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those entities.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 1533 Became law 89R
  Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 2510 Became law 89R
  Relating to assisted living facility operations and provision of certain services to assisted living facility residents without a license; creating a criminal offense.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 4395 Became law 89R
  Relating to electronic submission and delivery of public securities and records of proceedings for those securities.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26
• HB 4144 Became law 89R
  Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
  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
• HB 1041 Became law 89R
  Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.
  May 29, 2025: Effective immediately
• HJR 133 Adopted 89R
  Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.
  May 28, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State
• SB 2538 Passed Senate 89R
  Relating to the plan required to be adopted by the board of directors of an appraisal district for periodically conducting certain reappraisal activities.
  May 26, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HR 1289 Adopted 89R
  Commending Nathan Micheal Sullivan of Arlington for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
  May 25, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 1288 Adopted 89R
  Commending Kieran J. Williams for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
  May 25, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 1291 Adopted 89R
  Commending Mazbeen Ali for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
  May 25, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 1290 Adopted 89R
  Commending Destiny Aladeyelu for her service as a legislative intern in the district office of State Representative Chris Turner.
  May 25, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 1043 Adopted 89R
  Commemorating the 14th anniversary of Industrial Solutions Company in Arlington.
  May 24, 2025: Reported enrolled
• 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
• HR 1030 Adopted 89R
  Honoring Building Future Families on the occasion of National Foster Care Month and National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.
  May 24, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 805 Adopted 89R
  In memory of Erma Adeyemo of Arlington.
  May 23, 2025: Reported enrolled
• 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
• HB 1347 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the prosecution of the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
  May 21, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice
• HB 5573 In committee 89R
  Relating to the reporting of violations of law and wasteful spending under the whistleblower protection laws.
  May 15, 2025: Postponed
• HB 3993 Passed House 89R
  Relating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor.
  May 15, 2025: Referred to State Affairs
• HB 4478 In committee 89R
  Relating to the determination of the capitalization rate to be used in the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used for low-income housing.
  May 14, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
• HB 2786 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the frequency with which certain appraisal districts are required to reappraise property for ad valorem tax purposes and to a limitation on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of property.
  May 14, 2025: Received from the House
• HB 3458 In committee 89R
  Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
  May 13, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 135 Became law 89R
  Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.
  May 13, 2025: Effective immediately
• SB 711 Became law 89R
  Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations.
  May 13, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 4746 In committee 89R
  Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.
  May 13, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 3962 In committee 89R
  Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
  May 12, 2025: Laid on the table subject to call
• HB 3237 Passed House 89R
  Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.
  May 5, 2025: Received from the House
• HB 1232 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the reporting of violations of law under the whistleblower protection laws.
  Apr 30, 2025: Received from the House
• HB 4676 In committee 89R
  Relating to the provision of medical benefits through political subdivision networks under the workers' compensation system.
  Apr 29, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee
• HB 5511 In committee 89R
  Relating to the review of existing boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the comptroller for continuity and to the repeal of certain committees under the jurisdiction of the comptroller.
  Apr 28, 2025: Left pending in committee
• HB 1349 In committee 89R
  Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations.
  Apr 28, 2025: Laid on the table subject to call
• HR 906 Adopted 89R
  In memory of Sallye R. Moore of Grand Prairie.
  Apr 24, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 806 Adopted 89R
  In memory of former State Representative Billy Len Arnold of Grand Prairie.
  Apr 23, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HB 4703 In committee 89R
  Relating to the application of the market data comparison method of appraisal to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
  Apr 17, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee
• HB 4613 In committee 89R
  Relating to the award of attorney's fees to an appraisal district, appraisal review board, or chief appraiser that prevails in an appeal on the ground that a property has been appraised for ad valorem tax purposes unequally.
  Apr 17, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee
• HR 835 Adopted 89R
  Recognizing April 17, 2025, as The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol.
  Apr 17, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 236 In committee 89R
  In memory of Cecile Richards, former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
  Apr 17, 2025: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
• HB 1821 In committee 89R
  Relating to information regarding the procedures and available resources for the sealing of juvenile records.
  Apr 14, 2025: Left pending in subcommittee
• HR 626 Adopted 89R
  Commending Marquis Sanders of Arlington for rendering medical aid to his friend Isaiah Stokes during a cardiac event.
  Apr 9, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 627 Adopted 89R
  Congratulating Jasmine Moore on winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
  Apr 9, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HR 625 Adopted 89R
  Congratulating Ja'Miyah Gafford on being named the 2025 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County.
  Apr 9, 2025: Reported enrolled