This bill (HCR 19) is a concurrent resolution naming a new building in the Texas Capitol Complex. It directs the Texas Facilities Commission to name the structure at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the "Irma Rangel Building." The resolution honors Irma Rangel, a pioneering Texas legislator who was the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas Legislature (1976) and championed education access, domestic violence services, and opportunities for marginalized communities. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond recognizing her legacy.
HJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit Texas from taxing capital gains - profits from investments like stocks or real estate - whether the gains are realized (from a sale) or unrealized (while the asset is held). It directly affects individuals, families, estates, and trusts that earn investment income. The amendment explicitly excludes property taxes, sales taxes, and use taxes on goods/services from this prohibition. If approved by voters in November 2025, it would require future Texas legislation to comply with this constitutional restriction.
HB 787 allows Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ferry employees to restart a vehicle battery for passengers traveling on the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry, at the driver’s request. It requires ferry staff to confirm no hazardous gas is present before attempting a restart and mandates TxDOT to train employees and provide safety equipment for detecting gas and restarting batteries. TxDOT may charge a fee to cover costs, set at a reasonable amount. The bill directly affects vehicle operators using this specific ferry route who experience dead batteries during transport. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, after TxDOT adopts necessary rules by December 1, 2025.
HB 4083 would exempt retail businesses from paying property taxes on certain perishable inventory held for sale. The bill defines eligible items as fresh food (produce, meat, dairy, bakery goods), prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and dietary supplements. Businesses qualify for the exemption if they don't owe delinquent state or local taxes as of January 1 of the tax year, and the exemption only applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. This exemption requires voter approval of a related constitutional amendment in 2025 to take effect.
HB 1536 establishes a pilot program to provide community-based child welfare services in eligible rural Texas regions where the state previously couldn't secure service providers. The program requires the state to select a local nonprofit (with a resident-led board) or government entity to develop a service plan including early intervention to prevent foster care placements and improve outcomes for rural children and families. It aims to build community-led solutions and create a sustainable, replicable model for delivering child welfare services in underserved areas. The bill defines "eligible rural regions" as catchment areas where two-thirds of counties have populations under 50,000 and the state received no bids for community-based care.
HB 3858 requires counties and municipalities to obtain governor approval before building or operating temporary housing or emergency shelters for disaster victims. It establishes a two-step process: local governments must submit location details to the governor and request a public safety assessment (including crime rate analysis) from the department. The department conducts the safety assessment, which the governor reviews to determine if the location is safe for disaster victims. The governor must approve safe locations or provide a written explanation if a location is deemed unsafe. This bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects local governments planning disaster shelters.
HB 3272 makes it a criminal offense to operate an unmanned aircraft (drone) in specific ways over Texas spaceports. It prohibits intentionally flying drones over spaceports, causing drones to contact spaceport property or personnel, or interfering with spaceport operations. The law defines "spaceport" as facilities licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for spacecraft launches, landings, or recovery. Exemptions include government entities, spaceport owners/operators, and those with prior written authorization from spaceport operators or the FAA.
HB 1349 requires condominium associations with at least 60 units or those using a management company to post their governing documents (like declarations and bylaws) on a publicly accessible website. It defines "management company" and mandates that associations record detailed management certificates with the county, including the website address where documents are posted. Associations must update these certificates within 30 days of any changes to the recorded information. The bill directly affects larger condo associations and their management companies by increasing transparency about their governing documents and operational details.
HB 3014 creates a new criminal offense for fraudulent use, possession, or tampering with gift cards or their redemption information in Texas. It prohibits unauthorized possession of gift cards or redemption codes, altering gift cards, or using stolen or modified cards with knowledge of the fraud. Penalties range from Class C misdemeanors (under $100 value) to first-degree felonies ($300,000+ value), based on the card's monetary value. The law directly targets individuals committing gift card fraud, while protecting cardholders, issuers, and sellers from financial harm.
HB 1088 modifies Texas law to extend the deadline for minors to file lawsuits about medical malpractice involving gender transition care. Specifically, it sets a deadline of the claimant's 25th birthday for claims related to puberty suppression drugs, cross-sex hormones, or surgery performed on minors for gender transitioning or reassignment. This provision applies only when the minor was under 12 at the time of treatment (per existing law) and the claim involves malpractice in the provision of these specific treatments. The change takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to claims accruing after that date.
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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.
