Senate bill · 89R

SB 1628

Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.

Progress

14 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

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

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 2744Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify; creating civil penalties.	Cody VasutR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 18, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 436Relating to the requirement by certain governmental entities for diversity, equity, and inclusion statements and training from employees, prospective employees, and contractors.	Terri Leo-WilsonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 28, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 3893Relating to the protection of whistleblowers, accountability in public and private sectors, and penalties for retaliatory actions.	Ron ReynoldsD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 27, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 1077Relating to the right of public employees to collectively bargain with governmental entities.	Lauren SimmonsD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 7, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 777Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.	Bryan HughesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1306Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.	Brooks LandgrafR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25