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signed · Texas · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 2312: Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.

SB 2312 creates the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict to prepare for potential international crises that could disrupt Texas' supply chains or critical infrastructure. The committee, composed of nine members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, will develop pre-conflict security strategies and gather information to support state response during emergencies. It defines "critical infrastructure" to include systems like oil/gas, water, power, and emergency services, and "geopolitical conflict" as events threatening these systems through war, diplomatic breakdowns, or supply chain disruptions. The bill aims to enhance Texas' defensive posture and protect citizens by making proactive preparations, without altering existing laws or funding.
Cole Hefner (R) Bryan Hughes (R) · 16 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 494: Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force.

SB 494 establishes a task force within the Railroad Commission of Texas to study and address petroleum product theft. The task force, requiring industry, energy association, and law enforcement representation, must analyze theft impacts on sales tax revenue and long-term economic effects, then recommend prevention strategies and officer training. It will submit annual reports to state leaders by December 1 of even-numbered years, focusing on security improvements and stakeholder coordination. The bill expires December 31, 2030, and takes effect September 1, 2025.
Ray Lopez (D) Drew Darby (R) Brooks Landgraf (R) Kevin Sparks (R) Eddie Morales (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House May 19, 2025

HB 5683: Relating to the creation of the Cedar Springs Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5683 would create the Cedar Springs Improvement District in Dallas County, a local government entity authorized to fund improvements in the area. The district could issue bonds and charge property owners fees or taxes to finance projects aimed at boosting economic development, tourism, recreation, and safety. It specifically states the district would supplement, not replace, existing city and county services in the area. The bill outlines the district's purpose as promoting public welfare and economic growth within the defined boundaries.
Rafael Anchía (D)
signed · Texas · House May 19, 2025

HB 5685: Relating to the creation of the Waller County Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5685 proposes creating Waller County Improvement District No. 3, a special district to support economic development in specific areas of Waller County. The bill grants the district authority to issue bonds, impose assessments, fees, and taxes on properties within its boundaries to fund improvements like infrastructure, transportation, and community services. It directly affects landowners in the designated district area who would pay these assessments. The district is explicitly designed to supplement, not replace, existing county services while promoting employment, commerce, tourism, and public welfare in the region. The bill is currently pending committee review and has not yet been enacted.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly creates tax authority (assessments/fees/taxes) for a special district to fund infrastructure and community services, directly advancing public spending through new revenue streams.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates district to fund transportation infrastructure via bond issuance and property assessments, explicitly listing 'transportation' among funded improvements.90% confidence
Stan Kitzman (R)
signed · Texas · House May 19, 2025

HB 5684: Relating to the creation of the Alluvium Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HB 5684 creates the Alluvium Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1 in Grayson County, Texas, to manage and develop the Alluvium Ranch area. The district will have authority to issue bonds, impose property assessments and fees, and use limited eminent domain power to fund infrastructure and services. It aims to promote economic development, employment, housing, tourism, and public welfare in the district while supplementing, not replacing, existing city and county services. This special district operates under Texas constitutional provisions for municipal management districts.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to promote housing development as part of the district's purpose for economic growth and public welfare.85% confidence
Shelley Luther (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 2204: Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.

This bill exempts specific Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) programs from statewide grant and contract management rules under Government Code Chapter 783. It amends Water Code Section 15.008 to exclude contracts related to certain water programs (subchapters B, C, F, H, I, K, P, or R) from Chapter 783 requirements. The change applies only to contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, leaving existing contracts governed by prior law. This clarifies regulatory scope for TWDB programs without altering their core operations.
Brian Birdwell (R) Caroline Fairly (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 2349: Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.

SB 2349 modifies Texas Property Code notice requirements for tenants in floodplain rental properties. It exempts short-term leases (under 30 days) and specific temporary residential arrangements (like pre-closing home occupancy) from mandatory floodplain notices. Landlords must now provide required notices in writing - via lease text, addendum, or separate document - with both parties signing to confirm receipt. The law applies only to leases entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect existing leases.
Armando Walle (D) Carol Alvarado (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 372: Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.

This bill updates Texas Property Code definitions to clarify who can be appointed to handle foreclosure sales under contract liens. It revises the definitions of "substitute trustee" and "trustee" to explicitly include corporations, government entities, and other legal organizations - not just individuals - as authorized parties. This affects mortgage lenders, servicers, and the entities they appoint when exercising the power of sale on real property. The change streamlines the process by expanding the pool of eligible appointees without altering foreclosure procedures themselves.
Matt Shaheen (R) Donna Campbell (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 1583: Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.

SB 1583 requires Texas groundwater conservation districts to update their management plans to include specific data about groundwater availability and "desired future conditions" (the targeted water levels for the district). Districts must amend plans within two years of adopting new desired future conditions, and must include additional details like petition status if a challenge is filed against those conditions. The bill clarifies that management plans are "administratively complete" only when they meet these new requirements, streamlining the executive administrator's approval process. This directly affects all groundwater conservation districts managing local aquifers across Texas, ensuring their plans align with state water planning goals.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates detailed groundwater management plans with conservation targets, directly advancing water resource protection and conservation requirements.95% confidence
César Blanco (D) Jeff Barry (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 1044: Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

SB 1044 requires Texas newborns to be screened for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as part of routine newborn health tests, alongside existing conditions like phenylketonuria and hypothyroidism. It mandates that physicians or delivery attendants arrange for these screenings, which are approved by the Texas Department of Health. The bill also directs the department to develop diagnostic tests and treatment methods for DMD and other inherited conditions through a dedicated laboratory. This law, signed by the governor on May 19, 2025, became effective September 1, 2025, expanding the state's mandatory newborn screening program to include DMD.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates newborn screening for DMD, expands public health services, and directs diagnostic development, advancing early detection and treatment access within state health programs.95% confidence
Giovanni Capriglione (R) Angelia Orr (R) Tan Parker (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 1577: Relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities.

SB 1577 allows major racing facilities with seating capacity over 40,000 to temporarily sell alcohol during motor racing events. It permits sales for up to five consecutive days per event (or six days if postponed due to natural causes), with a yearly limit of four such events at the facility. The bill restricts sales to two drinks per person at a time and requires sales to end after 75% of the main race concludes or one hour before the last event ends. Additionally, alcohol must be purchased from a locally authorized distributor, and all sales must be reported to the state commission.
Sam Harless (R) John McQueeney (R) Tan Parker (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 19, 2025

SB 1035: Relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations.

SB 1035 allows agricultural operations (like farms and ranches) to sue local governments if those governments enforce rules that violate Texas agriculture laws. It creates a new legal right for affected businesses to seek court orders blocking enforcement of such rules and to recover legal fees if they win their case. The bill applies only to disputes arising after its effective date (September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote). This changes the process for resolving conflicts between local regulations and state agricultural law, giving farmers a direct legal remedy.
Briscoe Cain (R) David Spiller (R) Charles Perry (R) Trent Ashby (R) Kevin Sparks (R) · 10 co-sponsors
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