Senate committee · 89th Legislature (2025)

Local Government

Of 496 bills referred here, the committee heard 290 and reported out 253, typically 16 days after referral. Chaired by Paul Bettencourt.

Referred

496

Heard

290

58% of referrals

Reported out

253

51% report rate

Hearing days

days with at least one bill heard

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Days from referral to committee report, for the 254 bills reported out. One-week bins.

Bills referred

Reported bills first, then most recent activity. Showing 250.

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
SB 973Relating to the periodic reappraisal of property by, and the prohibition on posting on the Internet certain information held by, an appraisal district.Here: reported out	Sarah EckhardtD	Became law	Became law	Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 762Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.Here: reported out	Jeff LeachR	Became law	Became law	Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3120Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.Here: reported out	Stan KitzmanR	Sent to governor	Vetoed	Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 974Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.Here: reported out	Sarah EckhardtD	Sent to governor	Vetoed	Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
SB 785Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 22, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 5671Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.Here: reported out	Helen KerwinR	Sent to governor	Vetoed	Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2421Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.Here: reported out	Donna HowardD	Became law	Became law	Jun 22, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4809Relating to the authority of an owner of property that qualifies for an exemption as a historic or archeological site to protest the allocation of the appraised value of the property between the land and the improvements to the land.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
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.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 3050Relating to the creation of the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5666Relating to the creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Tom OliversonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3810Relating to the dissolution of the Rose City Municipal Utility District.Here: reported out	Daniel AldersR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5686Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Will MetcalfR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 2778Relating to the amount of an expenditure that may be paid by an emergency services district employee without board approval.Here: reported out	Adam HinojosaR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1532Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.Here: reported out	Charles CunninghamR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 24Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.Here: reported out	Angelia OrrR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2367Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.Here: reported out	Lois KolkhorstR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2835Relating to municipal regulation of stairway requirements in certain apartment buildings.Here: reported out	James TalaricoD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 413Relating to the meetings of the boards of trustees of independent school districts.Here: reported out	Mayes MiddletonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 467Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5084Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Lunar New Year holiday.Here: reported out	Stan GerdesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3505Relating to the continuation and operation of a health care provider participation district created by certain local governments to administer a health care provider participation program.Here: reported out	Cody HarrisR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1352Relating to the deadline for filing an application for certain ad valorem tax exemptions or allocations and the calculation of the penalty for filing a late application for such an exemption or allocation.Here: reported out	Adam HinojosaR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5680Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Janis HoltR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5696Relating to the creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Brian BirdwellR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5665Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 70; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Stan KitzmanR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3370Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land.Here: reported out	Trent AshbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 1579Relating to the appointment of a receiver for and sale of certain parcels of land that are abandoned, unoccupied, tax delinquent, and undeveloped in certain municipalities.Here: reported out	César BlancoD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1243Relating to the dissolution of a public utility agency.Here: reported out	Brian BirdwellR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4753Relating to the municipal issuance of a document verifying that a certificate of occupancy has been issued for certain buildings.Here: reported out	Gary GatesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3680Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.Here: reported out	Erin GámezD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5674Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Terry WilsonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 850Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.Here: reported out	Mayes MiddletonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3788Relating to the operations of municipal hospital authorities.Here: reported out	David SpillerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5672Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.Here: reported out	Erin ZwienerD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2694Relating to the election and resignation of and filling of vacancies on the board of commissioners of the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4.Here: reported out	Cody VasutR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2607Relating to the terms of the members of the board of hospital managers and leasing authority of the Walker County Hospital District.Here: reported out	Trey WhartonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2715Relating to the removal from office of certain officers of political subdivisions.Here: reported out	Pat CurryR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3348Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.Here: reported out	Jared PattersonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 3047Relating to the creation of certain municipal management districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 2011Relating to the right to repurchase from a condemning entity certain real property for which ad valorem taxes are delinquent.Here: reported out	Cecil BellR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1520Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.Here: reported out	Stan KitzmanR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 3052Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1566Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3424Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 5688Relating to the creation of the San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Janie LopezR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5057Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.Here: reported out	Brooks LandgrafR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5698Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.Here: reported out	Cecil BellR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2559Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances.Here: reported out	Jared PattersonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5534Relating to the electronic posting of notices and agendas for meetings of the commissioners court of a county.Here: reported out	Terry WilsonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5679Relating to the creation of the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Charlie GerenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5699Relating to the authority of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 405 to exclude territory; validating and confirming all previous acts of the district.Here: reported out	Mike SchofieldR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2073Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to purchase, finance the purchase of, or lease real property or construct or finance the construction of improvements to real property.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2293Relating to the election of the members of the board of directors of the Sweeny Hospital District.Here: reported out	Cody VasutR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5695Relating to the creation of the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Stan GerdesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 840Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5424Relating to volunteer firefighter compensation limits.Here: reported out	Greg BonnenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 5658Relating to the creation of the Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Jared PattersonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5651Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Will MetcalfR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 148Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district.Here: reported out	Chris TurnerD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5654Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 263; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Will MetcalfR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 1951Relating to the imposition of a penalty for failure to timely file a rendition statement or property report with the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 103Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3732Relating to compliance by a fire department with certain minimum standards adopted by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.Here: reported out	Mando MartinezD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5662Relating to the powers, duties, and authority to issue bonds of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 related to roads.Here: reported out	Gary GatesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 3056Relating to the creation of the Alluvium Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Brent HagenbuchR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 4205Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.Here: reported out	Sam HarlessR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5320Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2508Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.Here: reported out	Chris TurnerD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5677Relating to the creation of the Pura Vida Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Sheryl ColeD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 3048Relating to the creation of the Bluebonnet Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Brian BirdwellR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 3575Relating to the filing of a campaign treasurer appointment and an application for a place on the ballot by a candidate for the board of directors of an appraisal district.Here: reported out	Candy NobleR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5650Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 40; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5652Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 258; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Will MetcalfR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1883Relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2273Relating to the delegation of certain authority of a county judge in certain counties.Here: reported out	Greg BonnenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2965Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality.Here: reported out	Brandon CreightonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1567Relating to the authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2407Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term length grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.Here: reported out	Kevin SparksR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 15Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5670Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 259; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Janis HoltR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1991Relating to information regarding certain charges for services provided by municipally owned utility systems.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 247Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5668Relating to the powers and duties of the Far North Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Tarrant and Wise Counties; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.Here: reported out	David SpillerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 3053Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5661Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Gary GatesR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 1533Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.Here: reported out	Angie ButtonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5437Relating to the validation of the creation of and certain acts of the Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 1.Here: reported out	Stan KitzmanR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 2477Relating to certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2406Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term lengths and grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1453Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 2025Relating to the filing for record of a plat, replat, or amended plat or replat of a subdivision of real property or a condominium.Here: reported out	Carl TepperR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2520Relating to the calculation of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 5664Relating to the operation of Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County, Texas.Here: reported out	Cole HefnerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4894Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Creedmoor Municipal Utility District.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5509Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.Here: reported out	Ben BumgarnerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2237Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 851Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner is receiving certain ad valorem tax benefits.Here: reported out	Mike SchofieldR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 2068Relating to the duty of an appraisal district to keep confidential certain identifying information provided by a property owner.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5682Relating to the creation of the Colmena Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.Here: reported out	Keresa RichardsonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5656Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 263; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Suleman LalaniD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3234Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties.Here: reported out	Philip CortezD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1629Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders in certain counties.Here: reported out	Brooks LandgrafR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1504Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.Here: reported out	Mayes MiddletonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2525Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 3711Relating to assistance in the investigation of certain open meetings offenses by the open records division of the attorney general's office.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1547Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4506Relating to electronic delivery of notice for certain municipal zoning changes.Here: reported out	Greg BonnenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3687Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.Here: reported out	Sam HarlessR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2713Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 2137Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.Here: reported out	José MenéndezD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4370Relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.Here: reported out	Will MetcalfR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2014Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Somervell County Hospital District.Here: reported out	Helen KerwinR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 710Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities.Here: reported out	Sarah EckhardtD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2512Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.Here: reported out	Charlie GerenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5693Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.Here: reported out	Christian ManuelD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1957Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board.Here: reported out	Brent HagenbuchR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 3034Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 249 in Grimes and Montgomery Counties as the Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2731Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.Here: reported out	Sergio MuñozD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 23Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 16, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 4Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 16, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 2464Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a home-based business.Here: reported out	Cole HefnerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 12, 2025Effective immediately
HB 9Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 12, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 402Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	May 30, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1173Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.Here: reported out	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3307Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.Here: reported out	Candy NobleR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1214Relating to the operations and administration of the Concho County Hospital District.Here: reported out	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 1535Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.Here: reported out	Stan KitzmanR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 198Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.Here: reported out	Ben BumgarnerR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 434Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.Here: reported out	Borris MilesD	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1177Relating to fire safety inspections at public and private schools.Here: reported out	Carol AlvaradoD	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 303Relating to the authority of a Type A or Type B general-law municipality to change to a Type C general-law municipality.Here: reported out	Cody VasutR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2742Relating to the split-payment of ad valorem taxes.Here: reported out	Cody VasutR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 1079Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices.Here: reported out	Royce WestD	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 3037Relating to the creation of La Cima Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 3044Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.Here: reported out	César BlancoD	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective immediately
SB 2173Relating to the effect of a tax certificate accompanying a transfer of certain property.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1921Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Royce WestD	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective immediately
HB 5663Relating to the authority of the Wood County Central Hospital District of Wood County, Texas, to provide brain and memory care services to residents of the hospital district through the creation and operation of brain and memory health care services districts.Here: reported out	Cole HefnerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 28, 2025Placed on intent calendar
HJR 133Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.Here: reported out	Chris TurnerD	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 28, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 1449Relating to permits for mobile food service establishments operating in certain counties.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 28, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 3029Relating to the powers and duties of the Far North Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Tarrant and Wise Counties; providing authority to establish defined areas and to impose a tax and issue bonds.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 5694Relating to the creation of the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Shelley LutherR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 30Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 1327Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.Here: reported out	Sam HarlessR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3171Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions.Here: reported out	John LujanR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 28, 2025Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1844Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3483Relating to the authority of a special utility district to issue a public security.Here: reported out	Erin GámezD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 28, 2025Placed on intent calendar
HB 5092Relating to the operation and dissolution of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and to agreements between Texas Tech University and the authority.Here: reported out	Carl TepperR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3526Relating to fiscal transparency for bonds issued by local governmental entities.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 21Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.Here: reported out	Gary GatesR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective immediately
HB 1593Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.Here: reported out	Liz CamposD	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4580Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.Here: reported out	Sam HarlessR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 28, 2025Placed on intent calendar
SB 2703Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate condominiums.Here: reported out	Brandon CreightonR	Passed first chamber	Failed	May 27, 2025Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 2764Relating to information provided to a purchaser of a manufactured home regarding the ability to elect to treat the home as real property or personal property.Here: reported out	Molly CookD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1163Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board is required to postpone a protest hearing.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2521Relating to notification of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of the death of a resident of the county in which the district is located and the determination by the chief appraiser of the effect of the decedent's death on the continued eligibility of any property in the county previously owned by the decedent for any exemption allowed for the property.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2063Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 84Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 27, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 250Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.Here: reported out	Hillary HicklandR	Became law	Became law	May 27, 2025Effective immediately
SB 2452Relating to the compensation of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.Here: reported out	Kelly HancockR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 427Relating to the eligibility of certain political subdivisions to receive a state loan or grant following the political subdivision's failure to comply with certain financial reporting requirements.Here: reported out	Chuy HinojosaD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1023Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	May 27, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 617Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.Here: reported out	Charles SchwertnerR	Became law	Became law	May 27, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 578Relating to surveillance cameras for certain housing developments that receive an allocation of low income housing tax credits.Here: reported out	Royce WestD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2675Relating to the conveyance of certain park land owned by certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Chuy HinojosaD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1927Relating to municipal regulation of the removal of an Ashe juniper tree.Here: reported out	Adam HinojosaR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 554Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.Here: reported out	Terri Leo-WilsonR	Became law	Became law	May 26, 2025Effective immediately
SB 628Relating to the administration and enforcement of a county fire code.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Committee report distributed
SB 2541Relating to the calculation of the unused increment rate of a taxing unit.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2183Relating to the periods during which a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.Here: reported out	Adam HinojosaR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 673Relating to municipal and county regulation of accessory dwelling units; authorizing a fee.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 334Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.Here: reported out	Claudia OrdazD	Became law	Became law	May 26, 2025Effective immediately
SB 393Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease property.Here: reported out	Kevin SparksR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1277Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 898Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.Here: reported out	César BlancoD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2538Relating to the plan required to be adopted by the board of directors of an appraisal district for periodically conducting certain reappraisal activities.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1708Relating to exceptions to county platting requirements.Here: reported out	Adam HinojosaR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1531Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.Here: reported out	Chuy HinojosaD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2215Relating to the enforcement against violations by a municipality of certain zoning laws.Here: reported out	Donna CampbellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 241Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Postponed
SB 1965Relating to requirements for the addition of noncontiguous territory to certain special districts.Here: reported out	Phil KingR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1024Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 25, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 3065Relating to the creation of the Wolf Creek Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	May 25, 2025Received from the Senate
SB 3038Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Joan HuffmanR	Became law	Became law	May 25, 2025Received from the Senate
HB 2723Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.Here: reported out	Charles CunninghamR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 1244Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 1502Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 22Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property.Here: reported out	Candy NobleR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 464Relating to the operation near a public or private primary or secondary school of a retail establishment selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping apparatuses, or tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.Here: reported out	Donna CampbellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 24, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1851Relating to the penalty for noncompliance with certain audit requirements by a municipality.Here: reported out	Robert NicholsR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 996Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates.Here: reported out	Robert NicholsR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 331Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders.Here: reported out	Jared PattersonR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
SB 499Relating to the selection by the board of directors of the West Coke County Hospital District of a depository bank for the district.Here: reported out	Kevin SparksR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3093Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit for a year in which a property owner provides notice that the owner intends to appeal an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest by the owner regarding the appraisal of the owner's property.Here: reported out	Denise VillalobosR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1025Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
HB 467Relating to the procedure for the dissolution of the Cedar Creek Hospital District and the disposition of district money.Here: reported out	Keith BellR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
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.Here: reported out	Cody HarrisR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 621Relating to a prohibition on the establishment, operation, or ownership of a public bank by a political subdivision.Here: reported out	Kevin SparksR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 24, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2419Relating to the authority of a special district to exercise certain powers and duties following municipal disannexation of certain areas.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
HB 1392Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date.Here: reported out	John BucyD	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 2730Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person allowed an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead to file a new application or confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
SB 2519Relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem tax revenue for the payment of public securities.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1450Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 60Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.Here: reported out	Donna CampbellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1633Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.Here: reported out	Donna CampbellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 34Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 23, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 2639Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district or similar preservation district by certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 22, 2025Left pending in committee
SJR 2Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 22, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 2529Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 22, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 85Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 22, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 1944Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.Here: reported out	Sarah EckhardtD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 3063Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Robert NicholsR	Became law	Became law	May 21, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 3057Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Flores–	Became law	Became law	May 20, 2025Recommendations filed with the Senate
HJR 1Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 20, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 2549Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.Here: reported out	Royce WestD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 20, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 65Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.Here: reported out	Judith ZaffiriniD	Became law	Became law	May 19, 2025Effective immediately
SB 375Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.Here: reported out	Borris MilesD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 19, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 3071Relating to the authority of a property owner to obtain an injunction restraining the collection of ad valorem taxes by a taxing unit if the taxing unit adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate and subsequently takes an action that constitutes a material deviation from the stated purpose of the tax increase.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 19, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 3051Relating to the creation of the Grassland Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Collin County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	May 19, 2025Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1106Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	May 19, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 1062Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.Here: reported out	Lois KolkhorstR	Became law	Became law	May 19, 2025Effective immediately
SB 3045Relating to the creation of the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Brent HagenbuchR	Became law	Became law	May 16, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2523Relating to the release of an area from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by petition.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 304Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts over health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances.Here: reported out	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	May 15, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 867Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Placed on intent calendar
SB 1059Relating to the authority of the governing body of a home-rule municipality to submit a proposed charter amendment to the voters for approval if application of the provisions of the amendment would be contrary to state law.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2655Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.Here: reported out	Flores–	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2260Relating to the disclosure and posting of certain information regarding multifamily residential developments that receive certain tax exemptions and the eligibility of those developments to receive those exemptions.Here: reported out	Molly CookD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 2522Relating to certain powers, limitations, and duties of a municipality and county in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality and the unincorporated area of the county.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
HJR 99Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.Here: reported out	Cody HarrisR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 13, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 1879Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Walker County.Here: reported out	Charles SchwertnerR	Became law	Became law	May 13, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1454Relating to the area of operations of and certain tax exemptions available to housing authorities.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 3043Relating to the creation of the Craver Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees; granting a limited power of eminent domain.Here: reported out	Brent HagenbuchR	Became law	Became law	May 12, 2025Recommendations filed with the Senate
SB 2010Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 10, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2553Relating to the authority of an owner of property that qualifies for an exemption as a historic or archaeological site to protest the allocation of the appraised value of the property between the land and the improvements to the land.Here: reported out	Royce WestD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2251Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 259; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Brandon CreightonR	Became law	Became law	May 8, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1449Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs to remove debris or wreckage on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2605Relating to the formation of a municipal housing authority asset commission by certain municipal housing authorities.Here: reported out	César BlancoD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 2608Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits.Here: reported out	César BlancoD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 6, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 3035Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Brandon CreightonR	Became law	Became law	May 6, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 844Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 6, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 3036Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 258; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.Here: reported out	Brandon CreightonR	Became law	Became law	May 6, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2046Relating to penalties for certain offenses involving county competitive bidding requirements; increasing criminal penalties.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 2, 2025Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker
SB 1237Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 29, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1920Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.Here: reported out	Royce WestD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 32Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 22, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SJR 81Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 17, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 472Relating to the right of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district, the appraisal district, or the appraisal review board of the appraisal district to bring certain claims in an appeal of an order of the appraisal review board.Here: reported out	Kevin SparksR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 9, 2025Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
SB 583Relating to lists of public real property suitable for use or to be developed for use as affordable housing by certain municipalities and counties.Here: reported out	Royce WestD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 9, 2025Not again placed on intent calendar

Members

7 members

Republican 4Democratic 3

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