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introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 79: Relating to the notice period for certain evictions.

HB 79 shortens the required notice period for most residential evictions in Texas from 14 days to 3 days. It directly affects tenants under written leases or oral rental agreements, requiring landlords to provide at least 3 days' written notice before filing an eviction lawsuit, unless the lease specifies a different period. The bill also maintains a 30-day notice requirement for tenants in properties purchased at foreclosure sales. This change applies only to eviction notices given on or after the bill's effective date, with prior cases governed by the old 14-day rule.
Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingShortens eviction notice period from 14 to 3 days, reducing tenant time to respond and weakening tenant protections under landlord-tenant law.85% confidence
John Bucy (D)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HR 4: Congratulating Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin on being chosen the No. 1 restaurant in the Texas Monthly 2025 list of the 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin for being named #1 on Texas Monthly's 2025 list of the 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas. It recognizes the restaurant's achievement as determined by Texas Monthly's barbecue editor and 26 taste testers. The resolution extends formal congratulations to the owners and staff and requests an official copy be presented to the business. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, taxes, or regulations.
Alan Schoolcraft (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HR 1: Commemorating the relaunch of Eminence Baptist Church in Wallisville as The Cross Baptist Church.

This resolution, introduced by Representative Leo Wilson, commemorates the relaunch of Eminence Baptist Church as The Cross Baptist Church in Wallisville, Texas, on July 27, 2025. It recognizes the church's historical roots dating to 1893, its relocation and revitalization efforts supported by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, and its ongoing community role. The Texas House of Representatives formally extends best wishes to the congregation and will provide an official copy of the resolution to the church as a gesture of recognition.
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 34: Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 34 revises the definition of "eligible school district" for the comptroller's study of school district property values. A district qualifies only if, in the most recent study, its local property value was invalid (not meeting standards) but did not exceed the state value, and for the two prior studies, its local value was valid (met standards). This change applies exclusively to property value studies for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, meaning it will not affect past studies. The bill focuses on clarifying eligibility criteria for the comptroller's ongoing assessment process.
Charles Cunningham (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 20 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HJR 6: Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

HJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment clarifying that the Texas Attorney General has the authority to prosecute criminal offenses under state election laws, alongside county or district attorneys. This would allow the Attorney General's office to directly handle election-related criminal cases in addition to local prosecutors. The bill does not create new election crimes but specifies that the Attorney General shares jurisdiction with local officials for existing election law violations. If approved by voters in May 2026, this change would modify Article IV, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution.
Mitch Little (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 14 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 83: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and related activities.

HB 83 prohibits cities, counties, and other local governments from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay nonprofits that lobby on their behalf. It specifically bans spending taxpayer money to employ registered lobbyists or support organizations that primarily represent local governments and hire lobbyists. Taxpayers or residents can sue to stop violations and recover legal fees if public funds are improperly used for lobbying. The bill restricts how local governments spend public money on influencing state legislation.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts public funds from being used for lobbying, limiting government spending on non-essential activities per bill's core provision.90% confidence
Ellen Troxclair (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) Greg Bonnen (R) · 21 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 94: Relating to the use by certain public entities of public funds for lobbying activities.

HB 94 prohibits Texas public entities like cities, counties, school districts, universities, and transit authorities from using public funds to pay for lobbying the state legislature. The bill bans spending to hire registered lobbyists or fund nonprofit organizations that hire lobbyists, but allows public officials to provide information to lawmakers or advocate for policies as part of their official duties. It also permits reimbursing travel expenses for such activities and includes exceptions for employees who don’t need to register as lobbyists under state law. The law aims to prevent public money from being used to influence legislation through lobbying efforts.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts public funds from being used for lobbying, limiting budget allocation for non-essential activities under State Finances management.92% confidence
Nate Schatzline (R) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 65: Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action.

HB 65 addresses abortion-related matters by establishing civil liability for distributing abortion-inducing drugs and creating a private right to sue for violations. The bill also includes provisions to harmonize related laws and make conforming changes to existing statutes. It directly affects individuals and entities distributing such drugs, as well as those seeking legal recourse. However, the full bill text is unavailable in the provided context, so specific details about implementation or affected groups cannot be confirmed. For complete information, refer to the bill's official PDF.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts abortion access by imposing civil liability on drug distributors, limiting healthcare services related to reproductive care.95% confidence
Briscoe Cain (R) Janis Holt (R) Cody Vasut (R) Helen Kerwin (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 5 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 62: Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.

HB 62 aims to reduce school district property taxes by allocating surplus state revenue toward maintenance and operations costs. The bill would directly affect school districts and property taxpayers in the state by lowering local ad valorem tax burdens. However, the full bill text is unavailable in the provided context (noted as "coming soon" with only a PDF reference), so specific mechanisms or implementation details cannot be confirmed. A complete summary meeting the requested criteria cannot be provided without access to the bill's content.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces school district property taxes using surplus state revenue, providing direct tax relief to property taxpayers and aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates surplus state revenue to reduce school district property taxes, effectively providing state funding for maintenance/operations. This directly supports education finance by lowering local tax burdens on school districts.85% confidence
Briscoe Cain (R) Keresa Richardson (R) Cody Vasut (R) Helen Kerwin (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 4 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 63: Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures.

Based on the provided context, no substantive text for HB 63 is available. The document states: "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF for the content of this bill." The bill's summary field is empty, and only a filing date (2025-07-14) is listed. Without access to the actual bill text or PDF, a summary cannot be generated.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly states 'limit on municipal and county expenditures', directly restricting government spending - a core Budget & Taxes topic. Matches 'oppose' indicator of 'limit'.85% confidence
Briscoe Cain (R) Ellen Troxclair (R) Steve Toth (R) Mitch Little (R) Stan Gerdes (R) · 16 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 61: Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.

The bill text for HB 61 is currently unavailable, with a note stating "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." Only the filing date (July 14, 2025) is provided. Without access to the actual bill text or specific provisions, no substantive summary of its provisions, affected parties, or policy changes can be generated. The title references tax changes related to school districts and value-added taxes, but concrete details are not accessible in the provided context.
Briscoe Cain (R) Keresa Richardson (R) Cody Vasut (R) Mitch Little (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 2 co-sponsors
introduced · Texas · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 85: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

HB 85 requires Texas law enforcement agencies to send reports about election-related crimes to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. If a local prosecutor doesn't file charges within six months of receiving such a report, the attorney general must prosecute the offense. The bill amends Texas law to make the attorney general's role in prosecuting election crimes mandatory (replacing "may" with "shall") rather than discretionary. This directly affects the attorney general's office, local law enforcement, and county prosecutors by clarifying jurisdiction and timelines for handling election law violations.
Mitch Little (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 16 co-sponsors
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