Senate bill · 89R

SB 1639

Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for teacher pay raises.

Did not pass

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 5001Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for teacher pay raises.	Harold DuttonD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 34Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.	Kevin SparksR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2Relating to public education and public school finance.	Brad BuckleyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 27Relating to the rights of public school educators and financial and other assistance provided to educators and to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators.	Brandon CreightonR	Passed second chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Co-author authorized
HB 3050Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.	Alma AllenD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 20, 2025Referred to Appropriations
HB 3159Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26