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signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2075: Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 2075 standardizes the structure and governance of advisory bodies for programs under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (DLR). It establishes formal "advisory boards" (replacing previous "committees") to advise DLR on policy, legislation, and administration, with specific membership requirements for boards like the one governing driver education. Key provisions define membership terms (staggered six-year terms), require appointments by the commission's presiding officer, and specify member categories (e.g., three driver education providers, three driving safety providers, one instructor). The bill directly affects DLR advisory groups and their members, ensuring consistent governance across DLR-administered programs without creating new regulatory requirements.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3749: Relating to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

HB 3749, known as "Jenifer's Law," establishes new regulations for elective intravenous (IV) therapy in Texas, defined as non-emergency treatments (like hydration or vitamin infusions) sought for temporary wellness or symptom relief, not administered in hospitals, licensed health facilities, or physician offices. The law allows physicians to delegate prescribing and administering such therapy to physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and registered nurses, but only under direct physician supervision. It prohibits these services in specific settings (e.g., hospitals or clinics) and requires prescriptive agreements to count toward existing limits under Texas law. The law took effect September 1, 2025, applying to all elective IV therapy provided after that date.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1506: Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.

SB 1506 sets new timelines for when Texas' Board of Pardons and Paroles must reconsider inmates for parole after a denial. It requires the board to review most inmates' cases between one and five years after denial, while extending this window to one to ten years for inmates serving sentences for certain serious offenses (like those under Section 22.021 of the Penal Code or life sentences for capital felonies). The law applies to all inmates confined in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities on or after September 1, 2025, regardless of when their offense occurred. The bill, signed into law in June 2025, takes effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 137: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War.

HCR 137 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Texas Legislature to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War (April 30, 2025). It expresses the Legislature's gratitude to U.S. military personnel who served in the conflict and acknowledges the sacrifice of over 58,000 service members who died. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a formal statement of remembrance with no direct impact on citizens, programs, or funding.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1318: Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain health care practitioners.

SB 1318 restricts non-compete agreements for physicians and certain healthcare practitioners in Texas. It requires such agreements to allow physicians access to patient lists (from the prior year) and medical records upon patient authorization, include a buyout option at no more than the physician's annual salary, and prohibit restrictions during acute illness treatment. The bill mandates that non-compete terms expire within one year of contract termination and limit geographic restrictions to a five-mile radius. These provisions directly affect healthcare providers entering employment or partnership agreements in Texas. The law became effective September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3687: Relating to certification requirements for a fire marshal and any related employee, officer, inspector, and investigator appointed by certain counties and emergency services districts.

HB 3687 requires fire marshals and related staff (officers, inspectors, investigators) in counties with 100,000+ residents or districts wholly within such counties to obtain specific certifications from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Within 12 months of appointment, fire marshals must hold a prevention-only fire department certification and a fire protection personnel certification, and within 24 months, a fire marshal basic certification. Additionally, those acting as peace officers must hold a permanent peace officer license, and staff conducting fire inspections must meet Texas Commission fire inspection certification standards. This bill applies to all county fire marshals and district fire marshals in qualifying areas, effective September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5696: Relating to the creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5696 creates The Reserve Municipal Management District, a local government entity in Mansfield, Texas, primarily affecting landowners and property within the district. The bill authorizes the district to issue bonds for infrastructure projects and impose assessments, fees, and taxes to fund public services like roads, parks, and safety. It explicitly states the district is designed to supplement, not replace, existing city services and aims to promote economic development, tourism, and public welfare in the area. The district’s creation aligns with Texas constitutional provisions for special districts focused on community improvement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2055: Relating to participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.

SB 2055 amends Texas education code provisions governing the Texas Leadership Scholars Program, affecting students and public universities designated as "general academic teaching institutions." It requires scholarship rules to ensure research scholarships are at least 150% of leadership scholarships, limit recipients to four years per program, and guarantee each eligible institution receives at least one research scholarship (with additional awards based on doctoral degrees awarded). The bill also prohibits rules that restrict participating institutions or favor specific schools. These changes aim to standardize funding and distribution within the program.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3801: Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.

HB 3801 establishes the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a separate workgroup focused on nursing career pathways, while eliminating the existing statewide health coordinating council and its nursing advisory committee. The new council, composed of agency representatives and governor-appointed members with healthcare workforce expertise, will compile data on workforce trends - including high school and higher education graduation rates - to develop strategies for a stronger healthcare system. This law directly affects Texas health agencies, educational institutions, and nursing professionals by centralizing workforce planning under the new council structure. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, replacing outdated advisory bodies with a more focused coordination mechanism.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 523: Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address.

SB 523 allows parole officers, peace officers, probation officers, and prosecutors in Texas to list their office address instead of their home address on their driver's licenses. The bill requires these professionals to notify the Texas Department of Public Safety within 30 days of changing their office address or name. For peace officers, acceptable alternative addresses include their residence municipality/county or their employment county. The law, effective September 1, 2025, applies only to these specific law enforcement and legal professionals, not the general public.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 521: Relating to accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense.

HB 521 creates a criminal offense for loitering or electioneering within 100 feet of a polling place entrance or 20 feet of curbside voting parking spaces during voting hours. It establishes curbside voting for voters with disabilities who cannot enter polling places safely, requiring election officers to deliver ballots at the entrance or curb upon request. Voters must sign a sworn form confirming their need for accommodation, and polling places must reserve parking marked with a phone number for assistance requests and a "no electioneering" notice. The law also mandates that election officers delivering ballots cannot assist with marking them and requires two officers to be present for curbside voting when four or more officers are available.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 47: Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.

HB 47 amends Texas law to strengthen protections for victims of sexual assault and related offenses. It updates the definition of "victim" to explicitly include minors under 17 and cases involving family violence. Key provisions require law enforcement to provide safety protections, mandate judges to consider victim safety when setting bail, and ensure victims receive timely information about court proceedings and forensic exam costs. For sexual assault victims, the bill specifically guarantees notification about payment for forensic medical exams and related medical care within 30 days of the assault. These changes directly affect victims, their families, and the criminal justice system handling such cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice