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introduced · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HB 297: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

HB 297 modifies Texas election procedures for voters with outdated address information. It allows voters who have moved within their county to vote immediately in their current precinct by submitting a statement to election officials, which must include proof of residence, all required voter registration details, and the submission date. This statement replaces the standard 30-day waiting period for address changes, though the registration update becomes official 30 days after submission. The bill applies only to address change notices submitted on or after its effective date and repeals an existing election code section.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HB 296: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

HB 296 modifies Texas election rules for voters who change their residence within a county but haven't updated their registration. It requires voters to submit a signed statement confirming their new address and residency before voting in their current precinct, with registration changes taking effect 30 days after submitting the notice. The bill directly affects voters who move within a county but haven't completed registration updates, ensuring they can vote while their address change processes. It repeals a previous provision allowing immediate registration changes and applies only to address notices submitted on or after the bill's effective date.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 289: Relating to the eligibility of certain land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and the consequences for those purposes of a change of use or sale of the land.

HB 289 modifies Texas property tax rules for agricultural land, changing how land qualifies for lower "productivity value" appraisals instead of market value. It requires landowners to have used property "exclusively for agriculture for three years" and to make agriculture their "primary occupation" to qualify. The bill also clarifies that changing land use (e.g., to non-farming purposes) or selling the land ends eligibility for the special appraisal, triggering higher property taxes. These changes affect Texas landowners who currently qualify for agricultural tax exemptions under Tax Code Sections 23.42 and 23.51.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 288: Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.

HB 288 requires Texas medical schools to use letter grades (A-F) for all coursework instead of pass/fail, and prohibits changing academic standards without notifying the legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It also mandates that medical schools consider standardized test scores for admissions but not use them as the sole factor, and explicitly bans considering race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions or employment decisions. The bill directly affects all medical schools in Texas, including those within universities that award medical degrees. Key provisions include mandatory letter grading, advance notice for academic standard changes, and non-discrimination requirements in admissions and hiring. This legislation modifies Texas Education Code Sections 51.3095, 51.8425, and 51.9247.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 293: Relating to a prohibition on the acceptance of a political contribution by members of the legislature and certain political committees during a period when a house of the legislature does not have a quorum present.

HB 293 prohibits Texas legislators and certain political committees from accepting political contributions during periods when a legislative house lacks a quorum (minimum members required to conduct business). Specifically, lawmakers must refuse and return any contributions received during such periods within 30 days. The bill applies only to contributions accepted after its effective date (91 days post-session) and includes a mail delivery exception using postmark dates. This policy change directly affects legislators and affiliated committees during legislative sessions when quorum is absent.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 291: Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.

HB 291 requires Texas medical schools to ensure at least 50% of required coursework for medical degrees uses letter grades (A-F) or equivalent tiered systems for assessment. It prohibits medical schools from using standardized test scores as the sole factor in admissions decisions and mandates that schools must notify the legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board before revising admission or academic standards. The bill also explicitly prohibits medical schools from considering race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions or employment decisions. These provisions apply to all medical schools in Texas offering medical degrees or certificates.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HJR 37: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provisions that require that land be devoted to agricultural use for a specified period to be eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and that subject land appraised on that basis to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.

HJR 37 proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Texas law requiring land to remain in agricultural use for a specific period to qualify for lower property tax rates based on farming productivity. It would also eliminate the additional tax penalty currently applied if such land is diverted from agriculture or sold. This change would affect Texas landowners who currently use the agricultural appraisal method for property taxes. The repeal would take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and applies only to land subject to this appraisal method after that date. The amendment must be approved by voters in the May 2, 2026 election.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 290: Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Johnson County, Texas; creating a criminal offense.

HB 290 restricts the use of specific agricultural products containing PFAS chemicals in Johnson County, Texas, directly affecting farmers, manufacturers, and sellers of fertilizers or soil amendments made from sewage sludge. It bans materials with PFAS concentrations exceeding set limits (e.g., 900 parts per trillion for perfluorooctanoic acid) when used as fertilizers or soil amendments. Violations create a criminal offense for manufacturing, selling, distributing, or applying products above these thresholds. The law applies only to Johnson County due to its population size (175,000-195,000 residents per census).

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 292: Relating to a prohibition of the application of biosolids to certain land.

HB 292 regulates the application of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) on non-agricultural land like parks, golf courses, and athletic fields by requiring permits. It mandates detailed quarterly reporting on sludge sources, locations, application dates, and metal content, plus annual compliance verification with nutrient management plans. The bill also requires visible signage at application sites and immediate reporting of violations. These provisions apply to all non-agricultural land applications and specifically target agricultural land in counties with populations between 170,000 and 190,000. The bill does not prohibit biosolids use but establishes strict permitting and transparency requirements.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Texas · House Aug 21, 2025

HJR 33: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

HJR 33 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a Texas Redistricting Commission responsible for redrawing congressional district lines after each U.S. census. The commission, composed of the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, Comptroller, and Land Commissioner, would act if the legislature fails to pass redistricting plans within 90 days of the census. The commission must finalize district boundaries within 60 days of assembling, requiring signatures from at least three members, with the plan taking effect at the next statewide election. This bill directly affects how Texas congressional districts are redrawn, shifting authority from the legislature to the commission under specified timelines.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 21, 2025

HJR 34: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HJR 34 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Texas to expand Medicaid eligibility to all individuals who apply and qualify under federal matching funds provided by the Affordable Care Act. If approved by voters, the state would be obligated to cover these individuals starting January 1, 2026, using available federal funds. The amendment includes a temporary provision making it effective for one year (through January 1, 2027) and requires voter approval in the November 2025 election. This would directly affect low-income Texans currently excluded from Medicaid due to Texas's existing eligibility limits.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Texas · House Aug 21, 2025

HB 286: Relating to a study and report by the Texas Water Development Board, in consultation with certain other entities, of risks from and solutions to flooding.

HB 286 requires the Texas Water Development Board to study flood risks and potential solutions in the upper Guadalupe River basin, directly affecting residents and infrastructure in that area. The study must quantify flood risks to life and property, assess mitigation projects (like dams or drainage systems), and develop hydraulic models using existing data and the July 4, 2025 weather event. The Board must gather community input, score projects based on cost-benefit analysis and feedback, and propose up to eight projects by January 2029 - with at least half identified by local entities like Kerr County and Kerrville. The bill does not fund projects but creates a framework for future flood mitigation planning.