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introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 160: Relating to a prohibition of the application of biosolids to certain land.

HB 160 prohibits the application of treated sewage sludge (biosolids) to non-agricultural land, such as public parks, golf courses, and athletic fields. It requires permits for any land application of biosolids on non-agricultural sites, with strict conditions including quarterly reporting on sludge source, location, metals content, and application dates. The bill amends Texas Health and Safety Code Section 361.121 to define "land application unit" and adds new reporting requirements for permit holders. It directly affects municipalities, park departments, and private entities managing non-agricultural land where biosolids might otherwise be used. The law does not restrict agricultural land applications, which are addressed in a separate new section (361.1211).
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits biosolids application on public lands and mandates strict reporting to prevent contamination, strengthening environmental protections per bill's requirements.92% confidence
Tom Oliverson (R) Helen Kerwin (R) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HJR 14: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.

HJR 14 proposes a constitutional amendment to end ad valorem property taxes in Texas. It would prohibit local governments from levying these taxes on real or personal property after January 1, 2031, and require the state to guarantee repayment of school district bonds issued before November 4, 2025, that were secured by such taxes. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 4, 2025 election. This directly affects all Texas counties, cities, and school districts currently using ad valorem taxes for funding.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesAbolishes ad valorem property taxes, restricting local government tax authority and revenue sources critical to budgeting.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAbolishes ad valorem property taxes, a primary school funding source, without replacing it. State bond guarantee only covers existing debt, not ongoing operational funding, leading to defunding.90% confidence
Brian Harrison (R)
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HR 19: Urging Governor Abbott to return federal reconciliation bill funds to taxpayers through property tax relief.

This resolution urges Governor Greg Abbott to return federal reconciliation funds to Texas taxpayers by implementing property tax relief. The Texas House of Representatives passed this non-binding resolution to formally request the Governor use the funds for property tax cuts, directing the chief clerk to forward a copy to the Governor's office. It does not require legal action or change existing tax policy, as resolutions like this serve only as a formal expression of legislative opinion.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requests property tax relief using federal funds, directly reducing taxpayer burden. Aligns with tax relief indicators for support.95% confidence
Helen Kerwin (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 54 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 162: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to acquire property outside the political subdivision's boundaries.

HB 162 prohibits political subdivisions (like cities or counties) from using eminent domain to acquire property outside their own boundaries. The bill adds a new provision (Section 2206.003) to the Government Code stating that political subdivisions "may not take through eminent domain public or private property located outside the political subdivision's boundaries." This directly affects local governments seeking to acquire land for projects beyond their jurisdictional limits. The law creates a clear restriction on eminent domain use, overriding prior allowances that permitted such acquisitions outside boundaries.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts eminent domain use for housing projects beyond municipal boundaries, limiting development options and potentially hindering affordable housing initiatives.85% confidence
Wes Virdell (R) Cole Hefner (R) Brent Money (R) Cody Harris (R) Mike Schofield (R) · 33 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 140: Relating to a limitation on the authority of political subdivisions to issue public securities.

HB 140 would limit local governments' ability to issue new debt by capping annual property tax-based debt payments at 10% of the average property tax revenue from the previous three fiscal years. It directly affects cities, counties, and school districts that issue bonds or public securities, preventing them from authorizing new debt if payments exceed this 10% threshold. The bill establishes this statewide cap, overriding local charters or other provisions that might allow higher debt levels. The law would take effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts local governments' debt issuance by capping property tax-based payments at 10% of historical revenue, limiting fiscal flexibility and spending authority.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school districts' debt capacity for infrastructure/funding by capping property tax-based debt payments, limiting their ability to fund school projects and programs.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingCaps local debt issuance, restricting funding for housing development projects that rely on municipal bonds, thus limiting housing development.85% confidence
Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 3 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 134: Relating to the establishment of the teachers' classroom supply savings account program.

HB 134 establishes a program providing eligible Texas teachers with an annual $1,000 grant to purchase classroom supplies. To qualify, teachers must be certified, employed by a public school or charter school, and teach at least four hours daily in an academic or career/tech instructional setting. The funds can be used for classroom supplies at their school, with unused balances rolling over for future supplies or professional development costs. Teachers must retain receipts for two years, and the program begins in the 2026-2027 school year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state-funded $1,000 annual grant for teachers' classroom supplies, increasing public education spending through dedicated budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1,000 annual grants to teachers for classroom supplies, directly funding educational resources and supporting teacher needs.95% confidence
Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 121: Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 121 amends Texas law to define which school districts qualify for a property value study conducted by the comptroller. An "eligible school district" must have had invalid local property values (but not exceeding state values) in the most recent study, while maintaining valid local values in the two prior studies. The bill does not change the study process but sets specific eligibility criteria based on historical valuation compliance. This definition applies only to studies for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2026.
Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 136: Relating to training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office.

HB 136 requires specific training for school board trustees, candidates for school board positions, judges, court personnel, and government officials handling open meetings. It mandates that training must cover open meetings laws, including meeting procedures, notice requirements, and penalties for noncompliance, and be research-based for school boards. Providers must certify completion, and at least one free training option must be available via video or similar medium. The bill updates existing law to standardize training content and accessibility across multiple government roles.
Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 2 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 309: Relating to the maintenance of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather alert radios by certain campgrounds, hotels, and recreational vehicle parks.

HB 309 requires campgrounds, hotels, and recreational vehicle parks located in FEMA-defined floodplains or within a quarter-mile of a river or creek to maintain working weather alert radios. The bill mandates that these properties have a radio in every sleeping room and common area, and provide a special radio for hearing-impaired guests upon request. This law directly affects lodging facilities in flood-prone or river-adjacent areas by requiring emergency weather alert devices for guest safety.
Wes Virdell (R)
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 89: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.

HB 89 prevents local governments (like cities or counties) from asking voters to approve the same or very similar bond proposal for a specific project within two years after voters previously rejected it. The bill adds a rule to Texas law stating that if voters turned down a bond vote for a particular purpose in the past two years, the government cannot resubmit that identical or nearly identical proposal. This applies only to bond elections ordered on or after the bill's effective date. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences.)
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts local governments from resubmitting rejected bond proposals, limiting fiscal flexibility for public projects within two years.90% confidence
Ben Bumgarner (R) · 5 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 130: Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border and restrictions on the use of the results of those tests.

HB 130 requires the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to perform rapid DNA tests (using buccal swabs) on individuals detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Texas-Mexico border who are suspected of human trafficking offenses under Texas Penal Code Chapter 20A. The bill mandates that DPS destroy all biological samples after testing and prohibits Texas from storing DNA results in any database or sharing them with federal systems like CODIS. Results may only be provided to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration enforcement purposes. The program requires DHS funding to operate and explicitly bans Texas from building a DNA database or using the results for any purpose beyond federal immigration enforcement.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits Texas from storing or sharing DNA results with federal systems like CODIS, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence
Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 7 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 87: Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain bonds by a school district.

HB 87 prohibits Texas school districts from authorizing new bonds if their existing debt payments (principal and interest) plus the proposed bond would exceed 18% of the district's annual budget. It specifically blocks elections for new bonds when either current debt payments alone surpass 18% of the budget or the combined total of existing and proposed debt would exceed that threshold. The bill applies only to bond elections ordered on or after its effective date (91 days after the legislative session ends), leaving pre-existing election plans governed by current law. This directly affects school districts seeking to issue new bonds for projects like facility construction or improvements.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts school district bond issuance to limit debt spending, capping at 18% of annual budget, directly limiting government fiscal flexibility.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school district bond issuance for infrastructure, limiting capital funding options and preventing new facility investments.85% confidence
Ben Bumgarner (R) Richard Hayes (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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