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

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• SB 18 Vetoed 892
  Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.
  Sep 17, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor
• HB 236 In committee 892
  Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
  Aug 20, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
• HB 89 Introduced 892
  Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.
  Aug 15, 2025: Filed
• HB 87 Introduced 892
  Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain bonds by a school district.
  Aug 15, 2025: Filed
• HB 302 Introduced 891
  Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain bonds by a school district.
  Aug 13, 2025: Filed
• HB 101 Introduced 891
  Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.
  Jul 15, 2025: Filed
• SB 2078 Became law 89R
  Relating to the regulation of composting in certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty.
  Jun 22, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 777 Became law 89R
  Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2232 Became law 89R
  Relating to designating October 21 as Unplug Texas Day.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1804 Became law 89R
  Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HCR 149 Adopted 89R
  Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram of Roanoke.
  Jun 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• SB 1596 Became law 89R
  Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 3146 Became law 89R
  Relating to certain hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 2167 Became law 89R
  Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 1259 Became law 89R
  Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 4945 Became law 89R
  Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• HCR 46 Adopted 89R
  Designating January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
  Jun 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• HB 5509 Became law 89R
  Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 3815 Became law 89R
  Relating to issuance of specialty license plates for certain United States Army Rangers.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 640 Became law 89R
  Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 3112 Became law 89R
  Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 1178 Became law 89R
  Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective immediately
• 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
• SCR 18 Adopted 89R
  Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
  Jun 20, 2025: Signed by the Governor
• HB 4081 Became law 89R
  Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
  Jun 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• 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 687 Became law 89R
  Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts.
  May 30, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 198 Became law 89R
  Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• HB 1188 Became law 89R
  Relating to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual and developmental disability authority to the parents or guardians of certain special education students.
  May 29, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 3474 Became law 89R
  Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems.
  May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 3171 Passed House 89R
  Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.
  May 28, 2025: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
• HB 3526 Became law 89R
  Relating to fiscal transparency for bonds issued by local governmental entities.
  May 28, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HCR 40 Adopted 89R
  Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for border security costs incurred under Operation Lone Star.
  May 27, 2025: Co-sponsor authorized
• 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
• HB 4582 Passed House 89R
  Relating to reimbursement of infrastructure costs incurred by a developer of certain housing developments by certain municipalities and counties.
  May 26, 2025: Left pending in committee
• HR 1054 Adopted 89R
  In memory of Fred Joseph Mitchell of Lewisville.
  May 24, 2025: Reported enrolled
• HB 2000 Became law 89R
  Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HR 1055 Adopted 89R
  Congratulating the Marcus High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.
  May 24, 2025: Reported enrolled
• SB 985 Became law 89R
  Relating to the combination of certain election precincts.
  May 24, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 610 Passed House 89R
  Relating to a severance payment to a superintendent of a school district.
  May 22, 2025: Left pending in committee
• HB 3169 Passed House 89R
  Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.
  May 21, 2025: Referred to Economic Development
• SB 2196 Became law 89R
  Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.
  May 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• SB 610 Became law 89R
  Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  May 19, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
• HB 3977 Passed House 89R
  Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain political subdivisions.
  May 19, 2025: Referred to Local Government
• HJR 175 Adopted 89R
  Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
  May 15, 2025: Left pending in committee
• HB 2203 In committee 89R
  Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts.
  May 15, 2025: Laid on the table subject to call
• SB 2065 Became law 89R
  Relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
  May 15, 2025: Effective immediately
• HB 1730 In committee 89R
  Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.
  May 15, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 2192 In committee 89R
  Relating to permit requirements for the sale of fireworks.
  May 15, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
• HB 3208 In committee 89R
  Relating to the installation by the Texas Department of Transportation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions.
  May 14, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars