HB 30 creates civil liability for individuals or entities that manufacture or provide abortion-inducing drugs, enabling lawsuits against them. The bill authorizes private citizens to file "qui tam" lawsuits (on behalf of the state) and amends fee-shifting rules in abortion-related litigation. It exempts abortion-related cases from the Texas Citizens Participation Act and Religious Freedom Restoration Act, limits state court jurisdiction over such cases, and directs appeals to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals. Additionally, it grants the Texas attorney general authority to sue under "parens patriae" doctrine.
HB 291 would add specific substances, including kratom and kratom products, to the Texas Controlled Substances Act. This would subject kratom products to the same legal restrictions as other controlled substances, making their sale and possession illegal without authorization. The bill also increases civil penalties for violations and creates new criminal offenses, with higher penalties for related activities.
HB 288 allows property owners in Texas to seek a court order stopping tax collection if a local government (like a city or county) sets a tax rate higher than what voters approved and then uses those funds for a significantly different purpose than promised. The bill defines "material deviation" as major changes to the project's purpose, financing, costs (over 33% increase), scope, or legal compliance. Property owners can file a lawsuit within 15 days of the tax rate adoption, and they don’t have to pay the taxes while the case is pending. If they win, they get a refund of taxes paid plus attorney fees, without needing to apply to the tax collector. This directly affects property owners and local taxing units that exceed voter-approved tax rates for their intended purposes.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the Ball High School Choir from Galveston for performing in the Texas State Capitol rotunda on December 6, 2025. It honors the choir's achievements, including their award-winning program, UIL competition participation, and community events. The resolution formally expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition and sends a copy to the choir as a token of appreciation. It does not create any new policy, impose obligations, or affect any legal rights. This is a symbolic gesture with no substantive legislative impact.
HB 290 requires Texas groundwater conservation districts to ensure new water permits do not cause total groundwater production (including existing exempt use) to exceed the scientifically modeled sustainable supply. Districts must base permit authorizations on the executive administrator's calculated "modeled available groundwater" volume. This directly affects groundwater conservation districts that issue permits, preventing them from authorizing overuse that would hinder achieving designated water sustainability goals. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
HB 289 establishes a state program to provide grants for rebuilding critical infrastructure damaged by disasters in rural areas. It directly affects eligible Texas counties meeting specific criteria: population under 100,000, gross domestic product under $3 billion, poverty rate over 10%, and disaster damage exceeding 10% of their prior year sales tax revenue. The program funds repairs to roads, schools, hospitals, water systems, and other defined critical infrastructure through grants administered by the state division. Funding comes from existing appropriations, with eligibility limited to counties wholly or partly in a governor-declared disaster area.
HB 287 requires Texas local governments (cities, counties, and other political subdivisions) to obtain approval from the governor's office before purchasing public safety radio systems, including equipment or software. The governor's office must review these purchases within 90 days to ensure they meet statewide interoperability standards - meaning systems can work together across jurisdictions - and block acquisitions that would harm compatibility with neighboring emergency networks. This applies to all public safety communications procurements, such as infrastructure for police, fire, or emergency response teams. The bill mandates this review process to standardize communications systems statewide, as outlined in amended sections of the Government Code (Sec. 421.0965).
HB 293 establishes a Texas Redistricting Commission to redraw congressional district boundaries following each U.S. Census. The bill creates specific selection rules, requiring applicants to have no recent political ties (e.g., not holding office, working for parties/candidates, or lobbying within 10 years) and prohibiting conflicts of interest involving family members or government officials. This commission would directly affect all Texas voters by determining congressional district lines, which influence representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill focuses on procedural structure rather than specific district maps or outcomes.
This bill requires sellers and buyers of real property in Texas to submit a specific "notice of real property title transfer" form when recording a property deed. The form must include the full names, addresses, phone numbers, citizenship status, and Social Security numbers or tax ID numbers for both parties. County clerks must keep these notices confidential (not public records) but may share them with state agencies for official government purposes. The bill directly affects anyone buying or selling property in Texas, adding new disclosure requirements to the property recording process.
HJR 35 proposes a constitutional amendment in Texas that would deny state pay (salary, per diem, or mileage reimbursement) to legislators who miss sessions without an excused absence when their legislative chamber lacks a quorum. It directly affects Texas state legislators by withholding compensation for unexcused absences during periods when the required number of members is not present to conduct business. The amendment requires voter approval in a 2026 election before taking effect. This change would only apply to absences where the legislature lacks quorum, not to all missed sessions.
HJR 36 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a Texas Redistricting Commission that would redraw congressional district boundaries if the state legislature fails to act after the U.S. census. The Commission would consist of five state officials: the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, Comptroller, and Land Commissioner, and must finalize a redistricting plan within 60 days of assembling (within 90 days of the legislature's session ending). The plan requires approval by at least three Commission members and would take effect at the next statewide general election. This amendment would replace the current legislative redistricting process with a defined commission structure for congressional districts only.
HB 292 establishes a Texas Disaster Recovery Fund to provide financial assistance to residents affected by natural disasters when federal aid falls short. The fund, administered by the state division, will cover property repairs, medical costs, temporary housing, and lost wages for eligible claimants who suffer direct damage or injury from qualifying weather events (like hurricanes or floods) and apply within two years of the event. It is financed through state appropriations, federal grants, donations, and interest earnings. This bill directly affects Texas residents who experience disaster-related losses not fully addressed by federal relief.
