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89th Legislature (2025)

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BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
HB 2842Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.Erin ZwienerDBecame lawBecame lawJun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 285Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.Claudia OrdazDBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1275Relating to the issuance of permits for bovine producer dairy farms in certain areas of this state.Mary GonzálezDBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 1592Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.Mihaela PleșaDBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3556Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties.Cody VasutRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1948Relating to the regulation of fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2155Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 2801Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.Bryan HughesRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1247Relating to consolidating certain nonresident hunting licenses.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawMay 30, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1248Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawMay 30, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1245Relating to the taking of aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.César BlancoDBecame lawBecame lawMay 27, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2969Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of trespass in a facility housing an animal and to restitution for property damage resulting from that trespass.Tan ParkerRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1285Relating to the protection of bats.Sarah EckhardtDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 25, 2025Committee report distributed
HB 1399Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.Cody HarrisRBecame lawBecame lawMay 24, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 1568Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.Judith ZaffiriniDBecame lawBecame lawMay 24, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3816Relating to prosecution of the criminal offense of cruelty to livestock animals.Will MetcalfRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 22, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 305Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawMay 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2013Relating to the authority of certain property owners' associations to prohibit or restrict the keeping of chickens.Cecil BellRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 19, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3829Relating to a study to review the animal friendly account.Pat CurryRReported from committeeDid not passMay 15, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4775Relating to an application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal.John BucyDReported from committeeDid not passMay 15, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1652Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.Judith ZaffiriniDHeard in committeeDid not passMay 15, 2025Co-author authorized
SB 2031Relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site.Lois KolkhorstRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 15, 2025Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1720Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of trespass in a facility housing an animal and to restitution for property damage resulting from that trespass.Barbara Gervin-HawkinsDReported from committeeDid not passMay 14, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4768Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.Dade PhelanRReported from committeeDid not passMay 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 5259Relating to a wildlife corridor action plan developed by the Parks and Wildlife Department and certain other duties of the department relating to wildlife corridors.Sheryl ColeDReported from committeeDid not passMay 14, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars