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All 49,874 Active 2,428 In committee 28,785 Passed 17,440 Signed 5,309 Failed 583
failed · Texas · House May 13, 2025

HB 4309: Relating to the filing fee for nomination by convention.

HB 4309 changes the filing fee requirements for candidates seeking nomination by political convention in Texas elections. It requires candidates for statewide or district offices to pay a fee to the state chair or submit a petition instead, while candidates for county or precinct offices must pay the county chair or judge. The bill repeals outdated sections (181.0311(c) and (d)) of the Election Code and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects candidates running for elected office who choose convention nomination over other methods. The bill failed to pass on May 13, 2025.
John Bucy (D) Hubert Vo (D) Richard Raymond (D)
failed · Texas · House May 13, 2025

HB 3892: Relating to county regulation related to infrastructure planning for subdivisions and county authority to regulate building and set-back lines.

HB 3892 limits county regulatory authority over subdivision development in Texas. It prohibits counties from regulating aspects like minimum lot sizes, building floor space ratios, or the number of residential units per acre (density restrictions). The bill allows counties to establish reasonable building set-back lines and lot frontage standards only on *existing* county roads, not new roads, with specific limits (25 feet for regular roads, 50 feet for major highways). This directly affects how counties can plan and regulate new residential subdivisions and infrastructure. The bill was introduced by Representative Bell and failed to pass in the 2025 legislative session.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves county authority to regulate density and lot sizes, weakening environmental protections against sprawl and habitat fragmentation.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves density restrictions (e.g., minimum lot sizes, units per acre), enabling higher housing development density which typically increases supply and supports affordability.92% confidence
Cecil Bell (R) · 2 co-sponsors
died · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 5543: Relating to creating a private cause of action for bad faith claims of patent infringement.

HB 5543 creates a legal remedy for people or businesses using patented products who face patent infringement claims made in bad faith. It allows courts to order the party making the false claim to post a bond covering the defendant's legal costs - up to $500,000 - to protect against frivolous lawsuits. The bill directly affects patent holders who file questionable infringement claims and the end users who get sued. It becomes effective September 1, 2025, if passed.
Morgan Meyer (R)
died · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 1680: Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections.

HB 1680 requires Texas health insurance plans to cover prescription drugs used to prevent HIV infections without requiring prior authorization from the insurer. The bill applies to all major health plans in Texas, including Medicaid, employer-sponsored insurance, HMOs, and other coverage types listed in the Insurance Code. It eliminates the need for insurers to approve these specific preventive medications before providing coverage. This directly affects patients seeking HIV prevention drugs and insurers managing prescription coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates prior authorization for HIV prevention drugs, improving patient access to covered medications without insurer approval.95% confidence
Venton Jones (D)
died · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 2181: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of solicitation of prostitution.

HB 2181 increases criminal penalties for soliciting prostitution in Texas by creating three penalty tiers under the Penal Code. It raises the offense to a third-degree felony if the solicitor has a prior conviction for similar offenses or if the person they solicit is a trafficking victim (even if unknown to the solicitor). It escalates to a second-degree felony if the person solicited is under 18 years old, represented as under 18, or believed to be under 18 by the solicitor. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect cases occurring before that date.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for solicitation, expanding criminalization without reform elements. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence
Matt Shaheen (R)
died · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 3311: Relating to priority of claims against a decedent's estate and to payment of the family allowance from the estate.

HB 3311 amends Texas Estates Code to prioritize child support claims over other debts when settling a decedent's estate. It reclassifies confirmed child support arrears (via court judgment or Title IV-D agency records) as "Class 3" claims, meaning they must be paid before secured debts like tax liens (now "Class 4"). This directly affects families relying on child support payments and estates settling debts after a person's death. The change applies only to estates of individuals who die on or after September 1, 2025.
Jeff Leach (R) Valoree Swanson (R) Harold Dutton (D) Richard Hayes (R) · 3 co-sponsors
failed · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 2858: Relating to the establishment of a temporary guest worker program in this state.

HB 2858 would establish a temporary guest worker program in Texas, requiring the governor to seek federal authorization and negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Mexican states. It would allow Texas businesses to hire Mexican temporary workers using U.S. nonimmigrant visas, but only after businesses prove they cannot find sufficient local workers for the position and that hiring won't lower wages or worsen conditions for local workers. The program would mandate that Mexican workers meet federal visa requirements, pass background checks, and demonstrate job-specific skills through standardized testing. This bill failed to advance past the vote stage on May 12, 2025, and remains pending.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes temporary guest worker program requiring federal authorization and business compliance checks, facilitating legal immigration pathways for Mexican workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires businesses to prove hiring won't lower wages or worsen conditions for local workers, protecting existing labor rights under Labor--General subject.85% confidence
Ray Lopez (D) Drew Darby (R) · 2 co-sponsors
failed · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 2200: Relating to the cremation of human remains by natural organic reduction.

HB 2200 would have legalized "natural organic reduction" (a process that uses natural decomposition to turn human remains into soil) as a legal method of cremation in Texas. The bill amended Texas Health and Safety Code definitions to include natural organic reduction under "cremation," "crematory," and "cremation chamber," ensuring facilities using this method would follow the same regulatory standards as traditional crematories. Key provisions required crematories using natural organic reduction to meet existing container safety requirements and allowed the state commission to adjust procedures to accommodate this method. The bill failed to pass in the 2025 legislative session.
Ana Hernandez (D)
failed · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HJR 138: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.

HJR 138 proposes amending the Texas Constitution to prohibit the state legislature from imposing taxes based on the carbon content of fuels or emissions of carbon dioxide from goods and services. If approved by voters, it would prevent Texas from enacting any carbon tax policy. The bill failed to pass the Texas Legislature on May 12, 2025, so it did not advance to a voter referendum. This would have directly affected all Texans by blocking a potential state-level carbon tax mechanism.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits carbon tax, restricting state tax authority on emissions and preventing new tax implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks carbon tax, preventing policy that would incentivize renewable energy adoption and reduce fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits carbon tax, a key climate policy tool, blocking state-level emissions reduction efforts. This restricts environmental protection measures.95% confidence
Josey Garcia (D) Morgan Meyer (R) Giovanni Capriglione (R) Eddie Morales (D) Daniel Alders (R) · 58 co-sponsors
died · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 3187: Relating to powers of regional transportation authorities.

HB 3187 creates a "General Mobility Program" allowing municipalities within regional transportation authorities to use up to 25% of their local sales tax revenue for transportation infrastructure projects. It directly affects cities in these authorities, enabling them to fund sidewalks, trails, streetlights, traffic signals, and drainage improvements on roads. The bill requires municipalities to submit annual project lists to regional boards and mandates that funds be distributed 50% upfront and 50% on reimbursement, with unused funds applied to debt payments secured by a 1% sales tax. This establishes a new, structured way for local governments to allocate tax revenue toward mobility improvements within their communities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows municipalities to redirect 25% of existing local sales tax revenue for transportation infrastructure, enabling flexible fiscal management of current tax funds.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates General Mobility Program funding transportation infrastructure (sidewalks, trails, road improvements) using local sales tax revenue, directly advancing transportation projects.95% confidence
Morgan Meyer (R) Terry Canales (D) Matt Shaheen (R) Jared Patterson (R)
died · Texas · Senate May 10, 2025

SB 1495: Relating to the establishment of an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Advisory Board.

SB 1495 would establish an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Advisory Board to advise Texas state agencies on standards for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The board would consist of nine voting members representing electric vehicle supply equipment companies, installers/servicers, motor fuel retailers, public utilities, and the public, plus two nonvoting ex officio members from transportation and fire protection agencies. This advisory body would provide recommendations on installation, maintenance, calibration, and inspection standards for electric vehicle charging equipment, directly supporting the Texas Commission on Occupations and related departments.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes advisory board to set EV charging standards, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and promoting electric vehicle adoption within energy policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes advisory board for EV charging infrastructure standards, directly supporting sustainable transportation infrastructure development per bill subjects and indicators.95% confidence
Charles Schwertner (R)
died · Texas · House May 10, 2025

HB 1044: Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.

HB 1044 amends Texas law to add specific religious officiants authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies, including Buddhist monks/priests, Hindu pundits, Muslim imams, and Sikh granthis. The bill expands the existing list under Family Code Section 2.202, which previously allowed Christian ministers/priests, Jewish rabbis, and judges. This change directly affects couples seeking weddings in Texas who wish to use these newly authorized religious officiants. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to ceremonies held on or after that date.
Salman Bhojani (D) Joe Moody (D) James Talarico (D) Marc LaHood (R) John Lujan (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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