Texas Bills

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 1135: Electing children of house members to the honorary office of mascot.

This resolution (HR 1135) honors the children of Texas House members by formally electing them to the honorary "mascot" position. It directly affects specific children listed by name (e.g., Camila Sofia Cortez, daughter of Philip Cortez) and their families. The resolution requires the House to display their photos on its official panel and provide each child with a commemorative certificate. This is a ceremonial gesture with no legal or policy impact, as it only recognizes existing House tradition.

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 805: In memory of Erma Adeyemo of Arlington.

This resolution honors Erma Adeyemo, a former Arlington Independent School District special education teacher and community volunteer, by commemorating her life and service. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to her family and recognizes her decades of work in education, support for cancer patients, church leadership, and community involvement. The resolution was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, as a formal tribute. It does not create policy or affect any laws, as it is a commemorative resolution.

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HB 3750: Relating to reimbursing certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees for certain legal expenses.

HB 3750 would require the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to reimburse current employees for certain legal costs related to their work. Specifically, it allows reimbursement of up to $10,000 in attorney fees for employees acquitted or cleared in criminal cases involving their job duties (protecting children, elderly, or disabled individuals), and up to $5,000 for employees seeking protective orders while on duty. The bill amends the Human Resources Code to establish these reimbursement limits and requires DFPS to create implementing rules. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HB 1803: Relating to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact; authorizing fees.

HB 1803 creates a Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact for Texas, enabling licensed dentists and dental hygienists in Texas to practice in other participating states without obtaining full new licenses. The bill establishes a "Compact Privilege" that allows these professionals to work across state lines while still adhering to each state's scope of practice and regulations. It authorizes fees to administer the compact and facilitates information sharing about licenses and disciplinary actions between participating states. This directly affects Texas-licensed dental professionals seeking to practice in other states that join the compact, aiming to improve workforce mobility and public access to dental services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HB 2542: Relating to the establishment of a work group to study and make recommendations on certain services needed by individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

HB 2542 establishes a work group to study and recommend improvements for specialized services supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Texas. The work group, to be formed by October 1, 2025, includes representatives from state agencies like Health and Human Services, Education, and Criminal Justice, plus disability advocates, family members, service providers, and Medicaid organizations. It will specifically examine services for people with high behavioral needs or mental health conditions alongside intellectual/developmental disabilities. The bill focuses on gathering input to inform policy recommendations, without mandating specific funding or program changes. This is a procedural study bill with no direct legislative action beyond creating the review process.

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 18: In memory of Dr. Charles Eugene Urdy of Austin.

HR 18 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, to honor Dr. Charles Eugene Urdy, a late Austin City Council member, educator, and community leader who died on October 16, 2024. The resolution commemorates his life, service - including his 21-year tenure as chair of the Austin Housing Authority and his work as a chemistry professor - and extends sympathy to his family. It formally recognizes his legacy as an educator, civic leader, and the first African American man to chair the Austin Housing Authority board.

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 874: Congratulating Landon Isaiah Bogar, Greyson Alec'Zander Baskin, and Carl Jude Jackson of Scouting America Troop No. 212 in Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

This resolution (HR 874) formally congratulates three Houston-area Scouts - Landon Isaiah Bogar, Greyson Alec'Zander Baskin, and Carl Jude Jackson - for achieving the Eagle Scout rank with Scouting America Troop No. 212. It recognizes their completion of 21 merit badges and community-focused Eagle Scout projects, which are required for this prestigious rank. The resolution has no policy or legal effect; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Texas House of Representatives' recognition and extending best wishes to the Scouts. It was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025.

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 934: In memory of Joe Vera III, assistant city manager for McAllen.

HR 934 is a memorial resolution honoring Joe Vera III, former assistant city manager of McAllen, Texas, who passed away on April 16, 2025. The resolution recognizes his 11-year tenure leading city events like the McAllen Holiday Parade and McAllen Marathon, his work with Borderfest and Payne Arena, and his community involvement with United Way and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. It extends condolences to his wife Alma, children Trisha and Homer, grandchildren Ryan and Reena, and extended family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any group through legislation.

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 494: In memory of Del Rio civil servants Joe Harrington and Bill Rattay.

This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Del Rio civil servants Joe Harrington and Bill Rattay. It recognizes their combined 85 years of public service - Harrington as a 45-year fire department veteran (including fire chief) and Rattay as a 40-year police captain - following their deaths in December 2024. The resolution expresses the Texas House's tribute to their legacy and extends sympathy to their families. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and was adopted by the Texas House on May 23, 2025.

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 1049: Congratulating Carlos De Los Santos on his receipt of a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Killeen ISD Alumni Association.

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Texas House of Representatives congratulating Carlos De Los Santos on receiving Killeen Independent School District's 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. It recognizes his military service (U.S. Army), career as a NASA senior systems engineer, and community contributions as a Killeen High School 1983 graduate. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic, expressing the House's admiration and extending "sincere best wishes" to Mr. De Los Santos.

passed both · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HJR 34: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.

HJR 34 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas lawmakers to create a property tax exemption for landowners in counties bordering Mexico. The exemption would apply specifically to the increased market value of real property resulting from border security infrastructure (like barriers or roads) and related improvements. If approved by voters in November 2025, this would let the legislature establish rules for qualifying properties and define "border security infrastructure." The change would directly affect property owners in border counties whose land value rises due to such projects. It does not exempt all property, only the value increase tied to border security construction.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Texas · House May 23, 2025

HR 869: In memory of Malania Watson Butler of Houston.

HR 869 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Malania Watson Butler of Houston, who passed away on March 21, 2025, at age 75. The resolution commemorates her life, including her work as a Dillard's sales representative and Sears accounting clerk, her advocacy for labor unions, and her community service through church volunteering and voter registration efforts. It does not create policy or affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing the Texas House of Representatives' tribute to her memory. The resolution was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025.

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