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signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 670: Relating to patient authorization to access certain investigational sun protection products.

SB 670 allows Texas patients to access investigational sun protection products (those in phase 1 clinical trials but not yet FDA-approved) with their physician's recommendation. Patients must have their doctor confirm that approved alternatives are less effective and provide written informed consent before using these products. Manufacturers may choose to supply the products to eligible patients but are not required to do so, and may charge for costs associated with production. The bill prohibits state officials from blocking access and protects physicians from license actions for following its requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4466: Relating to restrictions on the fee assessed for issuance of certain birth records.

HB 4466 (effective September 1, 2025) removes fees for certified birth records issued to counties or child welfare boards when requested for specific legal cases. The bill requires state and local registrars to provide these records without charge when the request relates to a "suit affecting the parent-child relationship" filed by a governmental entity under Texas Family Code Subtitle E, Title 5. This directly affects county governments and child welfare boards handling custody or parental rights cases. The provision applies only to these legally defined proceedings, not to general public requests for birth records.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 640: Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period.

HB 640 clarifies that during election periods, election authorities (like county or city offices) must be open on "regular business days" - defined as days when their main office is typically open for business. The bill specifically notes that for independent school districts, this means the school district's main business office hours apply. It directly affects election offices and voters needing access to these locations during voting periods. The change takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not alter existing voting procedures or requirements.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2885: Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.

SB 2885 allows Texas water authorities to permit the injection of treated reclaimed water into aquifers for storage and recovery projects, provided the water meets specific standards set by the commission. This amendment to the Water Code directly affects water utilities, environmental agencies, and aquifer management projects seeking to use recycled water. The key mechanism enables the commission to authorize such water use through rules or individual permits, streamlining access to this water resource. The law took effect on September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3486: Relating to a deduction from the amount of taxable sales used to calculate the amount of sales and use taxes that the owners of restaurants that purchase Texas farm-raised oysters are required to remit to the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 3486 allows restaurants in Texas to reduce the sales tax they owe by $5 for every 100 Texas farm-raised oysters they purchase for preparation and service. It directly affects restaurants that own food service establishments and buy oysters cultivated in Texas waters under state and federal regulations. The bill creates a specific tax deduction applied to taxable sales, calculated per oyster purchase, rather than changing the overall tax rate. This policy change takes effect October 1, 2025, and applies only to oysters grown and harvested within Texas.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1448: Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.

SB 1448 updates Texas probate court procedures for transferring estate cases between counties and handling wills. It requires courts to electronically send specific documents (like transfer certificates and final orders) when moving cases, and mandates that applicants pay for physical will delivery. The bill also clarifies that copies of wills with valid self-proving affidavits can be used if original wills cannot be produced. These changes directly affect individuals handling estates, executors, and county clerks managing probate records.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3464: Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of providing or possessing with the intent to provide an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug to a person in the custody of a correctional facility, taking an alcoholic beverage, a controlled substance, or a dangerous drug into a correctional facility, and taking a controlled substance or dangerous drug on property owned, used, or controlled by a correctional facility.

HB 3464 increases criminal penalties for bringing alcohol, drugs, or dangerous substances into a correctional facility or onto its property, with the highest penalties specifically targeting employees of the facility. It reclassifies offenses by correctional staff as second-degree felonies (previously third-degree), and if such an offense causes a death, it becomes a first-degree felony punishable by 15-99 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines. The law applies to anyone who provides, possesses with intent to provide, or brings these items into a facility or on its grounds, but the enhanced penalties focus on employees. The bill took effect on September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on June 20, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2480: Relating to the Texas Physician Health Program and the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Medical Board; expanding the applicability of surcharges.

SB 2480 adds two new surcharges for medical license holders in Texas. It imposes a $15 fee for initial registration and license renewals to fund the Texas Physician Health Program, and an additional fee for National Practitioner Data Bank searches, both paid by licensed medical professionals regulated by the Texas Medical Board. Funds from these surcharges must go exclusively to program administration (like evaluations by the medical director) and cannot cover participant medical costs or treatment. The bill directly affects all physicians and medical professionals holding licenses under the Texas Medical Board.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5672: Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.

HB 5672 clarifies and formally defines the boundaries of the Driftwood Conservation District in Hays County, Texas, by amending its existing legal description. The bill specifically validates all prior actions and proceedings of the district within the newly defined 394.112-acre tract, which is described using precise property survey terms. This boundary adjustment directly affects landowners within the district and ensures legal consistency for the district's operations. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and being filed without the governor's signature.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 217: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

SB 217 establishes the Historic Texas Freedmen’s Cemetery Designation Program through the Texas Historical Commission. It allows cemeteries containing at least one freed slave’s grave to apply for official recognition, requiring applicants to prove the cemetery’s existence and historical significance. The program includes a $25 application fee, and approved cemeteries may display a commemorative medallion. The designation aims to inform the public and adjacent landowners about the historical value of these sites.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3114: 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.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1376: Relating to the supervision requirements of a code enforcement officer in training.

This bill amends Texas law to change supervision requirements for code enforcement officers in training. It requires trainees to work under a registered supervisor, unless their employer does not employ any registered supervisors (in which case they may work unsupervised). The policy directly affects municipalities and employers hiring code enforcement trainees across Texas. The bill became effective immediately upon the Governor's signature on June 20, 2025.