Texas Bills

introduced · Texas · House Aug 6, 2025

HR 64: Commending the Kliewer family for 34 years of service as the owners of Patriot Buick GMC in Killeen.

This resolution (HR 64) commends John Kliewer and his family for their 34 years of ownership and service as operators of Patriot Buick GMC in Killeen. It recognizes their business since 1991, community support for military families, youth programs, and civic initiatives. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation and extends "sincere best wishes" following their sale of the dealership to Ancira Auto Group on July 1, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely offers formal recognition.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 6, 2025

HR 65: In memory of Oscar Rolando "Rolly" Correa of Salado.

This is a memorial resolution (not a law) honoring Oscar Rolando "Rolly" Correa of Salado, Texas, who died on July 31, 2025. It commemorates his career as a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden, his 12-year service as a Bell County constable, and his community and church work, including disaster relief efforts. The resolution pays tribute to his life and extends sympathy to his family, including his wife Beth, children, and grandchildren. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or programs.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 6, 2025

HR 66: Congratulating Linda Escobar on her 60th anniversary as a conjunto and Tejano star.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Linda Escobar for her 60-year career as a conjunto and Tejano music artist. It commemorates her contributions to Texas music culture, including her founding of the El Veterano Conjunto Festival, her recordings, and her induction into multiple music halls of fame. The resolution formally congratulates her on her anniversary and expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation for her work. It has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 6, 2025

HB 284: Relating to flood control measures for Texas Department of Transportation highway projects.

HB 284 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to coordinate with local flood control authorities and add flood control measures like stormwater outfalls during highway construction projects. It mandates that TxDOT consider existing, proposed, and expected roadways near a project when designing these flood controls. The bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to formalize these requirements for highway projects. It takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Texas · Senate Aug 6, 2025

SB 7: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

Texas SB 7, the "Texas Women’s Privacy Act," requires public schools, government buildings, and other facilities operated by political subdivisions or state agencies to designate multiple-occupancy private spaces (like restrooms, locker rooms, and showers) for use solely by individuals based on biological sex. Biological sex is defined by physical characteristics at birth, including chromosomes, sex organs, and an unaltered birth certificate. The law allows limited exceptions for accommodations related to disabilities, children, or elderly individuals, but prohibits facilities from designating spaces for use by individuals of the opposite biological sex. Violations authorize civil penalties and a private right to sue. The bill directly affects public facilities and their access policies for all users.

passed · Texas · Senate Aug 6, 2025

SB 9: Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.

SB 9 amends Texas Tax Code sections to update how local taxing units (like cities, counties, and school districts) calculate voter-approval tax rates when implementing or adjusting sales taxes. It introduces specific formulas that account for new sales tax revenue by adding a "sales tax gain rate" to the calculation, ensuring the voter-approval rate reflects the impact of the new revenue source. The bill differentiates rules based on the taxing unit type, applying multipliers of 1.08 for special districts, 1.035 for small municipalities/counties (<30,000 population), and 1.025 for others. These changes directly affect how local governments determine tax rates that require voter approval when they add or modify sales taxes.

introduced · Texas · House Aug 6, 2025

HB 286: Relating to emergency preparedness and contingency operations plans, inspections, and enforcement for senior retirement communities.

HB 286 requires Texas senior retirement communities to create emergency plans for power outages, mandating designated "areas of refuge" with at least 15 square feet per resident and maintained temperatures between 68-82°F during extended outages. Communities must notify local fire marshals of power interruptions lasting over 12 hours and undergo annual inspections to verify compliance with these requirements. Violations may trigger penalties similar to fire code violations. The bill also connects to utility code changes supporting backup power systems for these facilities.

in committee · Texas · Senate Aug 6, 2025

SB 67: Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a local state of disaster; enhancing a criminal penalty.

SB 67 amends Texas law to clarify and expand the Texas Division of Emergency Management's (TDEM) authority to declare a local state of disaster for cities or counties. It requires TDEM to monitor for conditions requiring such a declaration (e.g., imminent harm to residents) and first attempt to notify local officials. If local leadership does not respond within a reasonable time, TDEM's administrative head may declare the disaster without waiting for local approval. This change aims to accelerate emergency responses during crises when local officials are unavailable, while specifying that declarations expire once the governor or local leaders become available.

introduced · Texas · Senate Aug 6, 2025

SB 68: Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents and chief executive officers of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

SB 68 limits superintendent and chief executive officer salaries in Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools based on the district's annual performance rating. It sets a cap where salaries cannot exceed: 1x the top 10% teacher salary average for D/F-rated districts, 1.5x for C-rated, 2x for B-rated, or 3x for A-rated districts. Charter schools must also post these salaries on their websites. The law applies only to new employment contracts signed on or after September 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

introduced · Texas · Senate Aug 6, 2025

SB 71: Relating to autologous and direct blood donations.

This bill requires blood banks to follow physicians' orders for autologous (patient donating their own blood for their upcoming procedure) or direct (patient donating blood directly to a specific recipient) blood donations. It also allows blood banks to charge reasonable fees covering administrative costs for these donations. Hospitals must permit patients to provide such donations when ordered by a physician for an upcoming medical procedure. The law applies directly to blood banks and licensed hospitals in Texas. It takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Texas · Senate Aug 6, 2025

SB 69: Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.

SB 69 would allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription from a healthcare provider, under a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services. The order would require pharmacists to follow standardized procedures, provide patients with usage instructions, and submit annual reports on the number of doses dispensed. Pharmacists acting in good faith under this order would be shielded from criminal, civil, or professional liability. This bill specifically applies to ivermectin and does not change prescription requirements for other medications.

passed · Texas · Senate Aug 6, 2025

SB 15: Relating to recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations for those offenses.

This bill (SB 15) claims to address real property recording requirements and create "real property theft" and "real property fraud" offenses, but the actual bill text amends criminal procedure law (Code of Criminal Procedure §12.01) to extend statute-of-limitations periods for specific felony indictments. It lists offenses like murder, sexual assault, trafficking, and tampering with evidence as having "no limitation" for prosecution, but does not create new real property theft or fraud crimes as the title suggests. The bill was reported adversely by the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (10-0 vote) and did not advance further. The discrepancy between the bill's title and its actual content (criminal procedure amendments) appears to be a mischaracterization in the legislative summary.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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