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passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1185: Commending Nicole Morales for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E. González.

This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) introduced by State Representative Mary E. González. It formally commends Nicole Morales, a high school intern from Americas High School in El Paso, for her work assisting Representative González's office, including drafting correspondence and conducting research. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply offers public recognition through a formal House resolution. It was adopted unanimously by the Texas House on May 23, 2025, and will be presented to Morales as a gesture of appreciation.
Mary González (D)
passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 1243: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the appointment of the all-female Supreme Court of Texas.

HR 1243 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Texas appointing the first all-female special Supreme Court in 1925. It commemorates Governor Pat Morris Neff’s appointment of three women - Chief Justice Hortense Sparks Ward and associate justices Ruth Virginia Brazzil and Hattie Leah Henenberg - to hear a high-profile land dispute case when male justices recused themselves. The resolution recognizes this historical milestone as a trailblazing moment for women in law, noting the court’s unanimous ruling and national media coverage. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.
Harold Dutton (D)
passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 1099: Recognizing the members of the Cobb Sixth Grade Campus honor society and student council on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing students from Cobb Sixth Grade Campus in Galena Park Independent School District. It formally honors members of the school's honor society (selected for academic achievement and character) and student council (elected to represent peers) for their visit to the Texas State Capitol on May 22, 2025, marking the 25th anniversary of the school's Legislative Day event. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of these students' leadership and civic engagement. It passed unanimously on May 22, 2025, and includes a formal copy for the students as a gesture of appreciation.
Harold Dutton (D)
passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 1086: Commending the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its contributions during World War II.

HR 1086 is a Texas House resolution commending the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (known as the "Six Triple Eight"), an all-African American Women's Army Corps unit that served in Europe during World War II. The resolution honors their critical role in clearing a massive backlog of mail for U.S. troops, government personnel, and Red Cross workers in England and France - completing a six-month task in just three months despite facing racism and sexism. It follows the battalion's 2022 Congressional Gold Medal award and recent recognition, including a Netflix film released in December 2024.
Harold Dutton (D)
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 511: Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms and to the notice of availability of such forms; creating criminal offenses.

SB 511 prohibits state and local government employees from distributing voter registration forms to people who did not request them. It also bans using public funds to help others distribute such forms. Political parties and candidates may still distribute these forms unsolicited, but government employees violating these rules face a Class A misdemeanor charge. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
Mayes Middleton (R) Angela Paxton (R) Paul Bettencourt (R) Tan Parker (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 1450: Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision.

SB 1450 requires local governments (like cities or counties) to allow third-party reviews of development permits or inspections if they miss a 15-day deadline for approval or inspection. It specifies that only licensed engineers, certified inspectors, or government employees (not the applicant or contractor) can perform these third-party reviews or inspections. The bill clarifies that political subdivisions (local governments) are not liable for third-party work done under this process. This bill does not change existing law but explicitly defines who can conduct these reviews and inspections when government agencies delay.
Gary Gates (R) Paul Bettencourt (R)
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 1978: Relating to the interconnection of a facility in the ERCOT power region to certain other facilities.

SB 1978 requires electric utilities and cooperatives in Texas to obtain approval from the Public Utility Commission before connecting facilities within the ERCOT power grid (Texas' grid) to facilities outside Texas or connected to outside facilities. Specifically, they must first get a commission determination that the interconnection aligns with free market principles and avoids federal control of the Texas grid, and second, comply with existing utility regulations. The bill mandates that this approval request be filed at least 180 days before seeking any federal energy commission order related to the connection. It exempts facilities already operational as of December 31, 2014, from these requirements.
Bob Hall (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 719: Relating to the collection of information on available beds at inpatient mental health facilities providing acute psychiatric treatment.

SB 719 would require hospitals providing inpatient mental health services to collect and report detailed data on available psychiatric beds, including breaking down bed counts by patient age and whether beds are currently available (online) or unavailable (offline). It also mandates the Health and Human Services Commission to study statewide bed availability at facilities offering acute psychiatric treatment. This data collection aims to improve transparency about mental health facility capacity for state officials. The bill focuses on concrete reporting requirements for hospitals and a specific study on bed availability.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires data collection on mental health bed availability to improve transparency and access, aligning with mental health service support indicators.85% confidence
Sarah Eckhardt (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 2994: Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.

SB 2994 requires Texas electric utilities to implement energy efficiency programs that meet specific annual demand reduction targets based on their customer size (ranging from 2,500 kW for smaller utilities to 62,500 kW for the largest). These programs must be cost-effective, market-neutral, and nondiscriminatory, ensuring all customers have access to energy-saving options. The bill directly affects all Texas electric utilities by mandating measurable reductions in summer/winter peak demand through efficiency measures. It also updates public information requirements for energy efficiency programs and clarifies utility participation in energy markets. (Note: The bill was favorably reported by the Senate on May 23, 2025.)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates utility energy efficiency programs with annual demand reduction targets, directly advancing conservation goals per bill summary and subjects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates utility energy efficiency programs with specific demand reduction targets, directly conserving energy resources and reducing environmental impact through cost-effective, market-neutral conservation measures.85% confidence
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 2880: 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.

SB 2880, titled the Women and Child Protection Act, creates a new legal framework for regulating abortion-inducing drugs in Texas. It authorizes private civil lawsuits against individuals or entities that distribute abortion-inducing drugs for elective abortions, while explicitly exempting internet service providers, search engines, and cloud service providers from liability. The bill defines key terms like "elective abortion" (an abortion not performed in response to a medical emergency) and "abortion-inducing drug" to clarify the scope of liability. It establishes Chapter 171A in the Health and Safety Code to enforce these provisions and harmonize related laws. The legislation directly affects distributors of abortion-inducing drugs and those providing information about them online, with potential civil liability for violating its provisions.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts access to abortion services by enabling civil lawsuits against distributors of abortion-inducing drugs, limiting patient access to a healthcare service per bill's core provisions.95% confidence
Bryan Hughes (R) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 2794: Relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody.

SB 2794 amends Texas Penal Code sections to clarify the criminal offense of interfering with child custody. It specifically targets noncustodial parents who knowingly entice or persuade a child under 18 to leave the custody of the custodial parent or guardian. The bill establishes a Class C misdemeanor penalty ($500 fine) for first offenses, but elevates it to a state jail felony if the person has two prior convictions under this law or entices the child to leave the state. This bill applies only to offenses occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense with escalating penalties for child custody interference, expanding criminalization in family-related crimes.90% confidence
Harold Dutton (D) Angela Paxton (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Texas · Senate May 23, 2025

SB 2743: Relating to the prosecution of certain election offenses.

SB 2743 creates a process for disqualifying local prosecutors who consistently refuse to prosecute election law violations. It allows judges to declare a district or county attorney disqualified if they follow a policy of declining to prosecute election offenses, and requires judges to appoint an assistant attorney general to handle those cases instead. Residents who have lived in a county for at least six months can file petitions seeking disqualification if they believe a prosecutor has a pattern of not prosecuting election violations. The bill specifically targets election-related prosecutions and mandates that the attorney general's office handles these cases without additional state funding. This bill aims to ensure consistent enforcement of election laws by local prosecutors.
Brent Hagenbuch (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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