Texas Bills

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4783: Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses.

HB 4783 requires Texas state agencies and institutions of higher education distributing opioid overdose reversal medications (like naloxone) to prepare a biennial report every even-numbered year by October 1. The report must assess current distribution needs, establish statewide goals for medication availability, detail funding sources, outline distribution strategies, and recommend improvements for high-risk groups including rural communities, pregnant individuals, and children. It mandates coordination with all relevant agencies and requires submission of the report to the governor, lieutenant governor, and House speaker. The bill, now law after being signed by the governor on June 20, 2025, does not change current policies but creates a structured reporting requirement to inform future opioid overdose prevention efforts.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 519: Relating to the creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history.

SB 519 creates a grant program administered by the Texas Historical Commission to support educational engagement with Texas history. It provides annual funding to nonprofit organizations that host statewide history competitions for school-aged students and publish student or faculty works on Texas history. The commission must establish application procedures by October 1, 2025, and monitor grant recipients through performance contracts. The bill became law on June 20, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the governor's signature.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1866: Relating to the state law enforcement authority of federal National Park Service law enforcement officers.

HB 1866 clarifies that federal National Park Service (NPS) law enforcement officers are not considered Texas peace officers but retain specific enforcement powers within Texas national parks and recreation areas. The bill grants NPS officers the authority to arrest, search, and seize for state law violations committed in these parks, execute Texas-issued warrants there, and use powers from Texas Health and Safety Codes within park boundaries. It directly affects NPS officers working in Texas national parks (like Big Bend or Guadalupe Mountains) by defining their jurisdiction without making them state law enforcement personnel. The law took effect immediately upon the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4738: Relating to the elimination of the remittance of a portion of certain loan administration fees to the comptroller.

HB 4738 eliminates a requirement for lenders to remit portions of loan administration fees to the Texas Comptroller. Specifically, it removes language from the Finance Code that previously directed lenders to deposit $1 per fee (for loans over $1,000) or $0.50 per fee (for loans of $1,000 or less) into the Comptroller's account. The bill affects lenders who charge administrative fees on consumer loans, as it changes how those fees are handled without altering the fee amounts themselves ($25 max for loans over $1,000, $20 max for smaller loans). The change takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies to fees collected after that date.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1397: Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.

HB 1397 requires the Texas Historical Commission to manage the care, custody, and display of three key historical documents: the "victory or death letter" (William Travis' 1836 letter), the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence. The bill mandates that the commission designate a secure display location for the victory or death letter at the Alamo complex by December 1, 2027, while continuing to display the Constitution and Declaration at the Capitol Complex under existing arrangements. It also requires collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission and State Preservation Board to develop and publish a formal display plan for all three documents. This law, signed by the governor on June 20, 2025, and effective September 1, 2025, institutionalizes the current practice of displaying these documents while formalizing future display locations.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2495: Relating to certain rights of a child or a parent or the sole managing conservator of a child in relation to the child's enrollment in school.

This bill transfers certain parental educational rights to students who are 18 years old or have had their "disabilities of minority" removed under Texas Family Code Chapter 31 (typically through court order). It directly affects minors meeting these criteria, allowing them to make school enrollment decisions previously held by parents or legal guardians. The key mechanism amends Education Code Section 26.002 and Family Code Sections 31.006 and 151.001 to explicitly state that these rights transfer to the minor, unless the minor is deemed incompetent or restricted by court order. The law became effective September 1, 2025, after signing by the Governor.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4230: Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.

HB 4230 establishes the Bicentennial Trail, a network of hike and bike trails connecting the Alamo to the Texas State Capitol and linking to Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Springs. The Texas Land Office must coordinate trail development and ensure completion by January 1, 2036, through agreements with local governments, nonprofits, and agencies like the Parks and Wildlife Department. The bill prohibits using eminent domain for land acquisition and restricts acquired property to trail use only. It expires September 1, 2037, but existing agreements remain valid. The trail aims to promote recreation, environmental stewardship, and Texas heritage.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2221: Relating to the filing of a fraudulent financing statement in relation to certain secured transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

This bill prohibits intentionally filing forged, false, or groundless financing statements related to business loans. It creates civil liability requiring violators to pay at least $10,000 (or actual damages, whichever is greater), plus legal fees and court costs. Debtors who believe a financing statement was improperly filed can now submit an affidavit with the state filing office to challenge it, following new notice procedures. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting businesses and creditors involved in loan transactions.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1150: Relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 1150 amends Texas law to address inactive oil and gas wells regulated by the Railroad Commission. It requires operators to plug wells inactive for over 15 years (or 25 years since completion) unless approved for an exception or included in a commission-approved compliance plan. Key provisions include new criteria for compliance plans - such as financial assurance, operator history, and environmental risks - and mandate an annual report starting in 2026 detailing well counts, plugging progress, financial methods, and operational status. The bill directly affects oil and gas operators with inactive wells, requiring them to submit compliance plans or face penalties for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3505: Relating to the continuation and operation of a health care provider participation district created by certain local governments to administer a health care provider participation program.

HB 3505 creates a program allowing specific Texas counties and hospital districts to establish health care provider participation districts that collect mandatory payments from local hospitals. These payments fund the state's nonfederal share of Medicaid supplemental payments for participating hospitals. The bill applies only to counties with populations between 80,000-90,000 bordering the Trinity River, 45,000-55,000 bordering Oklahoma, or hospital districts near Jim Chapman Lake. This structure provides a local mechanism for hospitals in these defined areas to contribute to Medicaid cost-sharing.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2155: Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 2155 amends Texas law to transfer the day-to-day management of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to the Department of Licensing and Regulation. This change directly affects veterinary professionals, facilities, and the board itself, as the department will now handle administrative duties like personnel, finances, and licensing operations. Key provisions include defining "veterinary medical facility" and requiring the department's executive director to oversee the board's operations, including budgeting, payroll, and enforcement. The bill shifts responsibility from the board's own leadership to the state department for routine management tasks. It became law on June 20, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the governor's signature.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3804: Relating to the regulation of state banks.

HB 3804 amends Texas Finance Code definitions to clarify what constitutes a "deposit" for state bank regulation. It specifically defines "deposit" to include common banking arrangements like checking/savings accounts and checks, while explicitly excluding obligations like immediate payment reductions toward debt. The bill also updates exemptions for securities acquisitions by controlling persons of state banks. These changes directly affect how Texas state banks categorize and report financial liabilities under regulatory requirements. The bill became law on June 20, 2025, after passing both chambers and receiving gubernatorial approval.

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