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All 49,874 Active 2,428 In committee 28,785 Passed 17,440 Signed 5,309 Failed 583

introduced · Texas · House Jul 18, 2025

HB 132: Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

This bill changes the membership requirements for Texas' Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, increasing its size from 23 to 25 members. It adds two doulas (one urban, one rural, with end-of-life experience), a managed care organization representative, and specifies detailed medical specialties including obstetrics, psychiatry, and critical care. The committee, which reviews maternal deaths and health outcomes, will now include these specific roles to ensure diverse expertise in its work. The state health commissioner must appoint members according to these new requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Texas · House Jul 18, 2025

HB 133: Relating to a limit on political subdivision expenditures.

HB 133 limits annual spending for Texas local governments like counties, cities, school districts, and special districts that impose property taxes or issue bonds. It sets a spending cap based on either the previous year’s total expenditures or a formula adjusted for inflation and population growth, calculated annually by each local entity. Local governments must publicly post this calculation each January using a state-prescribed form. Exceeding the cap requires a two-thirds voter approval in a special election. The bill does not affect non-taxing entities or disaster relief costs.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

introduced · Texas · Senate Jul 18, 2025

SB 31: Relating to the execution of a waiver of citation by digitized signature in a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.

SB 31 allows divorce cases in Texas to use digitized signatures (like electronic signatures) for waivers of citation, replacing the requirement for handwritten signatures. It amends the Family Code to permit this method and updates the Government Code to recognize electronic signatures for notarization in family law cases. This change applies to all pending divorce cases or new filings after the law takes effect. The bill directly affects individuals filing for divorce who must submit waiver documents, making the process more accessible for digital submission. It does not change divorce laws but streamlines a specific procedural step.

introduced · Texas · House Jul 18, 2025

HB 128: Relating to the establishment of the teachers' classroom supply savings account program.

HB 128 establishes a $1,000 annual grant program for eligible Texas teachers to purchase classroom supplies through an online account system managed by the comptroller. It directly affects certified teachers employed full-time (at least four hours daily) in public school districts or charter schools. Teachers may use funds for classroom supplies or professional development costs, with unused balances rolling over to the next school year. The program begins for the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 105: Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation by certain local governments.

HB 105 amends Texas Local Government Code provisions governing certificates of obligation issued by local governments. It clarifies that "issuers" include municipalities, counties, and certain hospital districts, and defines "public work" to include projects like streets, water systems, public safety facilities, and recreation areas - while excluding facilities used primarily for sports (over 50% usage) or leased long-term to for-profit tenants. The bill also adds demolition of dangerous structures (and restoration of historic structures) as an allowable purpose for these certificates. Additionally, it shortens the maximum maturity period for such certificates from 40 to 30 years and maintains interest rate restrictions.

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 119: Relating to requiring voter approval for certain local tax rate increases adopted pursuant to a disaster declaration.

HB 119 requires local governments to obtain voter approval before increasing local tax rates in response to a declared disaster. This means that after a disaster (like a hurricane or flood) is officially recognized, any proposed tax hike must be approved by residents through a public vote. The bill directly affects local governments and voters in affected communities, as it mandates public consent for these specific tax changes. It applies only to tax rate increases tied to disaster declarations, not routine local tax adjustments.

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 112: Relating to the definition of "residence homestead" for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran.

HB 112 amends Texas tax law to expand the definition of "residence homestead" for tax exemption purposes, specifically for totally disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The bill adds two key provisions: (1) personal property located at the homestead address that forms the basis for primary residence use, and (2) structures/improvements at the same address with identical ownership used primarily for residential purposes. This change directly affects veterans and surviving spouses claiming the homestead tax exemption by clarifying what qualifies as their primary residence for tax purposes. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, applying only to tax years beginning after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 111: Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.

HB 111 creates civil immunity for individuals who use or threaten to use force or deadly force that is justified under Texas Penal Code Chapter 9. It protects defendants in civil lawsuits from liability for personal injury or death resulting from such justified actions. The bill presumes justification if a criminal case involving the same force ends in acquittal, dismissal, or a grand jury declining to indict. Additionally, defendants found immune under this law may recover attorney fees and related costs from the plaintiff. This applies only to civil cases arising after the law's effective date.

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 117: Relating to a limit on political subdivision expenditures.

HB 117 limits annual spending for local governments in Texas that can levy property taxes or issue bonds (like counties, cities, school districts, and special districts). It requires these entities to cap total expenditures at either last year's spending or a calculated amount based on the prior year's spending multiplied by (1 + population growth rate + inflation rate). Exceptions allow higher spending if voters approve it with a two-thirds majority in a special election. The bill aims to link spending increases to measurable economic factors rather than arbitrary decisions. This directly affects all local governments with tax or bond authority across Texas.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 120: Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.

HB 120 temporarily lowers the maximum tax rate school districts can charge for the 2026-2027 school year by using federal border security funds. It requires the commissioner to reduce each district's tax rate calculation by an equal amount, with a minimum rate set at 90% of the highest district's rate. The bill applies to all Texas public school districts and expires September 1, 2028, with funding coming from federal reimbursements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 114: Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.

The context provided does not include the actual text or content of HB 114. The bill description states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF for the content of this bill," and no additional details about the bill's provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are included. Without access to the bill's text or summary, a factual summary cannot be generated. The only available information is that the bill was filed on July 17, 2025, and relates to stormwater management regulation by certain counties.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Texas · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 113: Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County.

The bill text for HB 113 is not currently available in the provided context. The title indicates it relates to jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County, but no specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are described. Without access to the full bill text or detailed summary, a substantive explanation cannot be provided. This bill appears procedural based on its title, but its exact purpose remains unclear from the available information.