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signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4506: Relating to electronic delivery of notice for certain municipal zoning changes.

HB 4506 allows Texas municipalities to deliver zoning change notices electronically to property owners, but only if recipients opt-in to receive them this way. The bill requires municipalities to send written notice (via mail or electronic delivery) at least 10 days before public hearings on zoning changes that could make current property uses nonconforming. Notices must include a bold warning that the hearing may affect the right to continue using property as it currently is. This applies to owners of properties where proposed changes affect existing uses, and to school districts for residential zoning changes, while maintaining the existing 200-foot notice zone for adjacent properties.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2760: Relating to judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.

HB 2760 clarifies the court process for challenging unemployment benefit decisions by the Texas Workforce Commission. It requires people or businesses disagreeing with a final ruling to file a lawsuit in a county court at law or district court within 14 days of the decision becoming final. The bill specifically replaces vague language about "court of competent jurisdiction" with clear court options, making the filing process more predictable. This change applies only to cases where the commission's decision becomes final on or after September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1612: Relating to direct payment for certain health care provided by a hospital.

HB 1612 requires hospitals to accept direct payment from patients who are not enrolled in a health benefit plan (e.g., uninsured individuals) for covered health care services. Hospitals must accept full payment within 60 days of the patient receiving a bill or final accounting. This applies to licensed hospitals but excludes ambulatory surgical centers. The law gives uninsured patients a direct payment option without requiring them to navigate insurance billing processes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5695: Relating to the creation of the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5695 creates the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District to provide essential services like water, sewer, and road maintenance to a specific area in Texas. The district will have the authority to use limited eminent domain (to acquire land for infrastructure), issue bonds to fund projects, and impose assessments, fees, and taxes on properties within its boundaries. Property owners in the district will be subject to these financial obligations to support utility operations and infrastructure improvements. The district will be governed by an elected board of directors, requiring consent from local municipalities before holding its initial election.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1532: Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

HB 1532 creates the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District to manage dredging and maintenance in specific waterways, directly affecting residents and property owners within its service area (Lake Houston, San Jacinto River forks, Luce Bayou downstream from Trent Road, and Caney Creek between Harris County and Lake Houston). The bill establishes a governing board of five directors appointed by Houston City Council, Houston Public Works, Harris County Flood Control District, and the Houston Mayor, with staggered four-year terms. Key provisions authorize the district to issue bonds to fund dredging and maintenance operations, which are essential for flood control, water quality, and navigation. This law, effective immediately after being filed without the governor's signature, codifies a new entity to handle these critical waterway maintenance tasks under Texas Constitution Section 59.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1506: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain retired county court judges.

HB 1506 amends Texas law to allow retired judges of constitutional or statutory county courts - who served at least 48 months - to apply for a handgun carry license. The bill specifically adds these retired judges to the existing definition of "retired judicial officer" in the Government Code. This change applies only to new license applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025, with prior applications governed by previous law. It directly affects retired county court judges meeting the service requirement, expanding their eligibility for carry licenses under the new rule. The law became effective September 1, 2025, after the governor signed it on June 20, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4134: Relating to a convenience fee for processing electronic payments for motor vehicles.

HB 4134 allows car dealerships or lenders to charge a convenience fee for electronic payments (like credit/debit cards) on motor vehicle purchases or financing. The fee must not exceed $10 or 5% of the payment amount and must be reasonably tied to processing costs. Dealers must inform buyers about the fee, offer free non-electronic payment options (like cash or check), and cannot require electronic payments as the default. This law directly affects car buyers making electronic payments and applies to all motor vehicle transactions starting September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1579: Relating to the appointment of a receiver for and sale of certain parcels of land that are abandoned, unoccupied, tax delinquent, and undeveloped in certain municipalities.

SB 1579 establishes a process for certain Texas municipalities (in counties containing a city over 500,000 and adjacent to an international border) to administratively determine if land parcels are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped. To qualify, a parcel must be undeveloped for 25+ years, have an assessed value under $1,000, and meet subdivision criteria (e.g., 50% of parcels in a subdivision being undeveloped and ≤10 acres). Before making a determination, the municipality must hold a public hearing, notify owners/lienholders, and publish a notice; owners may appeal the decision in court within 60 days. The bill does not require land sales but creates a framework for municipalities to address tax-delinquent, underutilized properties.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2510: Relating to assisted living facility operations and provision of certain services to assisted living facility residents without a license; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2510 requires that individuals providing personal assistance services to assisted living facility residents must hold a state-issued license, and it creates criminal penalties for doing so without one. The bill also mandates that assisted living facilities operate under a valid license, with similar penalties for operating without authorization. Violations are classified as a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense, escalating to a third-degree felony for repeat violations. This law directly affects service providers and facility operators in Texas, taking effect on September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5693: Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.

HB 5693 changes the voting schedule for commissioners of Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7. It requires two commissioners to be elected in November 2025 and three in November 2027, with current commissioners (elected in 2022 and 2024) serving until their successors qualify. Commissioners serve staggered four-year terms, and the district must hold elections on uniform statewide election dates. This bill directly affects residents within Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7 who vote in these local elections. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on June 20, 2025.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2037: Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.

SB 2037 creates a faster review process for environmental permits needed to build or modify liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals in Texas. It requires the state commission to respond to permit applications within 120 days after public comments end and establishes a new expedited review track. Applicants who choose this faster process must pay an additional fee, which covers administrative costs and is deposited into a special account. The bill also sets specific rules for resolving disputes about permit approvals, including requiring applicants to respond to concerns within 20 days if a hearing is requested. This law applies only to LNG terminal projects and took effect on September 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1330: Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1330 limits how nonparticipating medical equipment suppliers (those not enrolled in Medicare as participating providers) can bill Medicare enrollees. It prohibits charging more than 115% of the Medicare-approved amount for durable medical equipment, orthotic devices, or prosthetic devices without the enrollee’s written agreement and prior payment of the full amount. Suppliers must also disclose that Medicare covers 80% of the approved amount and that supplemental plans won’t cover amounts over 115%. Violating these rules constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a $500-$1,000 fine, effective September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare