Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
HB 3114 defines four specific geographic corridors surrounding the Texas State Capitol to preserve views of the building. The bill establishes precise boundary lines for the South Mall, Waterloo Park, Wooldridge Park, and French Legation corridors using detailed coordinates and elevation points. These definitions will apply to future development within these areas, requiring consideration of Capitol views under state law. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor. It directly affects developers and planners working within these designated corridors.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Enrolled
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3 edits
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Jun 20, 2025
MINOR
The bill was finalized for signature with minor formatting cleanup and a technical correction to an exemption height threshold. The substantive policy content, including the definition of Capitol view corridors and applicable exemptions, remains unchanged from the previous version.
TECHNICAL
Corrected a height exemption threshold from 666 feet to 670 feet for stadium improvements in Section 3151.003.
Removed a note about digital content accessibility updates that was present in the previous version but not part of the official bill text.
Cleaned up formatting inconsistencies, including page numbers, bill header information, and spacing throughout the document.
Floor votes · House Apr 22, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
48
Key actions
16
Committee
11
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education K-16
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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