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died · Texas · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 3129: Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.

HB 3129 allows hunters and anglers applying for Texas hunting or fishing licenses to voluntarily donate $1, $5, $10, or $20 to the Operation Game Thief Fund. The bill requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to include donation options on license applications (both physical and online) and deposit donations into the fund within 14 days of receipt. This policy change directly affects license applicants by adding a simple, optional contribution mechanism during the application process. The fund supports enforcement efforts against illegal hunting and fishing activities. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Texas · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 4127: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed, registered, or listed group day-care home or family home.

HB 4127 prohibits local governments (like cities or counties) from requiring licensed child-care homes or family homes registered under Texas law to meet health and safety standards stricter than those set by state law or the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. It directly affects child-care providers operating under Chapter 42 of the Human Resources Code by preventing municipalities from imposing additional local regulations. The key provision states that political subdivisions cannot adopt ordinances or measures exceeding state-set standards for these facilities. The bill would take effect immediately if approved with a two-thirds vote, or on September 1, 2025, if not.

died · Texas · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 3394: Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.

HB 3394 modifies Texas law governing deputy constable appointments. It requires elected constables to submit a written application to their county commissioners court before appointing a deputy, demonstrating the need for the position to handle precinct business and naming the proposed deputy. The commissioners court must approve the appointment, and the deputy must take an official oath before starting duties (with reappointments allowing temporary service without retaking the oath). The bill also clarifies that constables are responsible for deputies' official actions and sets fines of $50-$1,000 for violations like serving without proper appointment. This directly affects constables and their deputies in county law enforcement offices.

died · Texas · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 3785: Relating to labeling requirements for compounded drug products.

HB 3785 requires pharmacies and manufacturers to label compounded drug products with specific information, directly affecting patients, pharmacists, and healthcare providers. The bill mandates labels include the patient's name, pharmacy details, a "Compounded Drug" statement, all active ingredients, expiration date, quantity, storage instructions, usage directions, side effects, facility type (sterile/non-sterile), and preparation location. These labeling standards apply to drugs distributed via telepharmacy, over-the-counter sales, or direct patient dispensing. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy must adopt implementing rules by December 1, 2025, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Texas · House Apr 28, 2025

HB 1308: Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present.

HB 1308 would have required Texas state contractors, private employers, and government entities to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm employees' legal work status. It mandated that contractors register and maintain participation in E-Verify for state contracts, with limited exceptions for essential agency operations. The bill also authorized suspending licenses of private employers who hire individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. This bill was introduced in 2024 but was withdrawn from the legislative schedule on April 28, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✗ Immigration

died · Texas · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 2646: Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.

HB 2646 establishes a private child care task force to study and address challenges in Texas' private child care system. The task force, composed of seven members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, will examine costs, availability, scholarship waitlists, and prekindergarten partnerships with school districts. It will gather data from state agencies like Health and Human Services and Education, then develop recommendations to reduce costs and increase access to high-quality child care for families. The bill directly affects private child care providers and families seeking affordable, quality early education services.

died · Texas · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 1029: Relating to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions by the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 1029 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to install and maintain highway signs on Interstate 10 east and west of the U.S. Highway 67 intersection to guide travelers to the Museum of the Big Bend. The bill specifically allows TxDOT to bypass standard distance limitations in traffic control devices for this sign, while still complying with all other federal and state traffic control standards. This legislation directly affects TxDOT’s signage policies and travelers visiting the Museum of the Big Bend in the Big Bend region. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not alter broader TxDOT policies beyond this specific sign installation.

died · Texas · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 2832: Relating to requiring a state agency to report the acceptance of federal money to the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 2832 requires Texas state agencies (including universities) to obtain the state comptroller's written approval before accepting any federal funds. Agencies must submit a detailed request outlining all federal conditions/limitations and estimated implementation costs, with the comptroller required to review and respond before federal deadlines. Exceptions apply for repeated requests from the same federal source with identical conditions. The comptroller must also share all submitted requests with the governor, legislative leaders, and appropriations committees. This bill aims to centralize oversight of federal fund acceptance but does not alter how agencies use the funds.

died · Texas · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 3121: Relating to maternal mortality and morbidity in this state and Medicaid eligibility of and coverage for certain services provided to pregnant women.

HB 3121 clarifies definitions related to maternal deaths in Texas, distinguishing between "pregnancy-associated death" (death during or within one year of pregnancy) and "pregnancy-related death" (death related to pregnancy management). The bill establishes the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee to analyze these cases, ensuring confidentiality for all collected data. It also exempts healthcare providers from certain reporting requirements when gathering information for the review process. The legislation does not directly change Medicaid eligibility but creates a framework for data collection to improve maternal health outcomes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Texas · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 3563: Relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for certain transportation-related construction projects.

HB 3563 introduces a new method for selecting contractors on Texas state highway projects. It allows the Texas Department of Transportation to separately contract with an engineer for design work and a construction manager who serves as the general contractor for construction. The construction manager assumes construction risk at a fixed price and provides pre-construction planning services like scheduling and cost estimation. The bill prohibits the same entity from serving as both the design engineer and construction manager for a single project.

died · Texas · House Apr 24, 2025

HB 5177: Relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Based on the provided context, the full text of HB 5177 is unavailable (only a placeholder note states it will be available soon). The bill title indicates it concerns tolls and charges imposed by certain counties and authorizes administrative penalties, but specific provisions cannot be detailed without the bill text. Recent actions show it was withdrawn from schedule and left pending in committee as of April 24, 2025. Without the bill's substantive content, a factual summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be generated.

died · Texas · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 4591: Relating to contributions to and benefits under certain fire and police pension funds.

HB 4591 amends Texas law governing fire and police pension funds by requiring board approval for changes to contribution rates, with a qualified actuary verifying that adjustments are financially sound. It specifies that cities or towns may deduct 1% to 6% of firefighter and policeman wages for pension funds, but adjustments outside this range require actuarial approval based on the fund’s financial status. The bill directly affects local pension boards, fire/police departments, and their members by adding a new review step for contribution changes. It does not alter benefit amounts but ensures proposed changes are backed by actuarial analysis before implementation.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment