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House bill · 89R

HB 485

Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to impose a sales tax on gas and electricity sold for residential use.

Did not pass

Progress

174 days from first to latest action, across 6 recorded actions.

  1. Filed

    Nov 12

  2. Referred to committee

    Feb 28

  3. Heard in committee

    May 5

  4. Reported from committee

    Stopped here

  5. Passed first chamber

  6. Passed second chamber

  7. Sent to governor

  8. Became law

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Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

  1. Left pending in committee

    May 5, 2025 · House

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Ways & Means

    May 5, 2025 · House

  3. Considered in public hearing Ways & Means

    May 5, 2025 · House

  4. Referred to Ways & Means Ways & Means

    Feb 28, 2025 · House

  5. Read first time

    Feb 28, 2025 · House

  6. Filed

    Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

In committee

  • Ways & Means

    House

    Referred Feb 28, 2025 · heard May 5, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Health: Emergency Services & PersonnelSpecial Districts & Authorities: MiscellaneousTaxation: Energy ResourcesTaxation: SalesUtilities: ElectricUtilities: Natural Gas

Bill text

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SB 2778Relating to the amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval.Adam HinojosaRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3680Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.Erin GámezDBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2965Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.Brandon CreightonRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3824Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.Charles SchwertnerRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 628Relating to the administration and enforcement of a county fire code.Judith ZaffiriniDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 26, 2025Committee report distributed
HB 1646Relating to the amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval.John LujanRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 22, 2025No action taken in committee
HB 485 (89R) · Polis