Texas Congressional Bills

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SRES 703: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Small Business Week to honor the contributions of small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. The measure expresses appreciation for the economic role these businesses play and acknowledges the resilience of their owners and employees. By adopting this designation, the Senate aims to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit within every community without imposing any new laws or regulations.

Joni Ernst (R) · 88 co-sponsors

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SRES 697: A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.

This Senate resolution formally welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States for a state visit where the King will address a joint session of Congress. The document highlights the long-standing diplomatic and security partnership between the two nations, noting shared values and cooperation on issues like defense and technology. It also marks the occasion as the first time a British monarch has addressed Congress since 1991, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence.

James E. Risch (R) · 32 co-sponsors

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SRES 695: A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.

This Senate resolution commemorates April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew set a new record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts from Earth. The bill honors the four crew members and celebrates the successful launch, journey, and safe return of the mission, which marked the first human trip to the Moon in over 50 years. It also recognizes the contributions of NASA personnel, international partners, and industry contractors who supported the effort. The text serves as a formal acknowledgment of these achievements rather than a change to existing laws or policies.

passed · Texas · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 7959: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

This bill, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, aims to strengthen protections and incentives for individuals who report tax violations to the Internal Revenue Service. It directly affects whistleblowers who submit information about tax evasion or avoidance schemes and the IRS officials who evaluate those reports. Key changes include requiring Tax Court reviews of whistleblower awards to be conducted de novo based on the original administrative record, granting whistleblowers anonymity before the Tax Court unless a societal interest outweighs potential harm, and adding interest to award amounts if the IRS delays providing preliminary recommendations. The legislation also modifies IRS annual reports to include descriptions of top tax avoidance schemes disclosed by whistleblowers and corrects a provision regarding attorney fee deductions for whistleblowers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Texas · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 6903: Ensuring Children Receive Support Act

This bill would require the revocation of U.S. passports for citizens with overdue child support payments exceeding $2,500. It amends the Social Security Act to mandate automatic passport revocation (replacing previous options for restriction or limitation) and requires advance notice to the individual before revocation. An exception allows temporary passports for emergency return to the U.S. from abroad. The policy directly affects parents who owe significant child support arrears, with no mention of broader implementation or outcomes.

passed · Texas · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 6431: New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act

This bill modifies state unemployment programs to help job seekers start businesses. It removes the requirement that participants must first exhaust regular unemployment benefits before accessing self-employment assistance. States must now approve business plans or require entrepreneurial training/counseling for participants, who must also certify weekly participation. The bill also raises the cap on program participants from 5% to 10% of unemployed individuals. These changes aim to expand access to business ownership support through state unemployment systems.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Texas · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 227: Clergy Act

Clergy Act This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes on ministerial earnings. Under current law, such individuals who object to participation in public insurance programs on religious or conscientious grounds may apply to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an irrevocable exemption and will not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits in retirement unless they have qualifying credits from other employment. The IRS must develop a plan to inform members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners of their eligibility to revoke prior exemptions, pursuant to the bill's changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Vince Fong (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Texas · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 4690: Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act

HR 4690, the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, repeals specific energy efficiency standards for federal buildings. It directly affects federal agencies and buildings subject to the repealed standards under Section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D)). The bill removes these standards from federal law, stating they "shall have no force or effect," and updates related provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to eliminate references to the repealed standards. This is a procedural repeal focused solely on removing existing requirements, not creating new infrastructure or policy.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Texas · House Apr 22, 2026

HRES 1189: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 2132: CLEAR Path Act

The CLEAR Path Act (S 2132) imposes a 5-year restriction on Senate-confirmed U.S. government officials (such as cabinet members or agency heads) who may not represent foreign governments from "countries of concern" before U.S. officials to influence decisions after leaving their positions. It requires agencies to provide written notice of these restrictions at both appointment and departure. The bill also establishes a process for the Secretary of State to propose adding or removing countries from the "countries of concern" list, requiring congressional approval via a simple joint resolution. This affects senior officials transitioning from government service to roles representing foreign entities in the U.S. government system.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 1343: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

HR 1343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create a plan tracking the processing of Form 299 applications. These applications authorize communications facilities (like cell towers) on public lands managed by the Interior Department or Agriculture Department. The plan must detail how the government will track acceptance, processing, and disposal of these forms, improve transparency for applicants, and address implementation barriers. This procedural bill affects broadband providers and applicants seeking land access for communications infrastructure, without changing land use policies.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Texas · House Apr 17, 2026

HR 6409: FENCES Act

The FENCES Act clarifies that states can avoid penalties under the Clean Air Act for failing to meet air quality standards if pollution originates from outside U.S. borders (regardless of human activity). It allows states to demonstrate to the EPA that nonattainment areas (for ozone or particulate matter) would meet standards but for pollution from outside their borders, exceptional events, or mobile sources beyond their control. States must renew this demonstration every five years to maintain the exemption from sanctions or fees. The bill does not change air quality standards but prevents penalties for pollution sources outside a state’s jurisdiction. It applies directly to states and local areas struggling with air quality due to external pollution sources.

Topics ✗ Environment

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