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signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5661: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5661 creates Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 286 to provide water, sewer, and utility services in a specific area near Rosenberg, Texas. The district will have limited authority to acquire private property for utility projects, issue bonds to fund infrastructure, and collect fees and taxes from property owners within its boundaries. It directly affects residents and property owners in the designated district area, requiring approval from the City of Rosenberg and a majority of property owners before implementation. The bill establishes the district's governance structure and operational framework under Texas law.
Joan Huffman (R) Gary Gates (R)
signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1106: Relating to the definitions of child abuse and neglect.

HB 1106 amends Texas' Family Code definitions of child abuse and neglect. It explicitly states that a parent or guardian's refusal to affirm a child's gender identity (including using preferred names/pronouns) or sexual orientation does not constitute abuse. The bill also clarifies that neglect includes specific failures like withholding medical care or leaving a child in immediate danger, but the key change is excluding these gender/sexual orientation refusals from abuse definitions. This directly affects parents, guardians, and child welfare systems in Texas by altering what legally qualifies as abuse under state law.
Bob Hall (R) Giovanni Capriglione (R) Matt Shaheen (R) Shelley Luther (R) Jeff Barry (R) · 20 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3254: Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.

HB 3254 adds members of the Texas State Board of Education and their dependents to the state employees' group benefits program. It requires Board members to apply directly and pay all premium costs themselves, with no state contribution toward coverage. This change applies to current and future Board members starting September 1, 2025, and does not alter benefits for other state employees. The bill creates a specific eligibility pathway for Board members who previously lacked access to this program.
Alma Allen (D) Mihaela Pleșa (D) Aicha Davis (D) Judith Zaffirini (D) Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5686: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5686 creates Montgomery County Management District No. 3, a new special district in Montgomery County, Texas, primarily affecting property owners within its boundaries. The bill grants the district authority to issue bonds for infrastructure and services, and to impose assessments, fees, and taxes to fund its operations. Its purpose is to promote economic development, housing, tourism, and public welfare while supplementing - rather than replacing - existing county and city services in the district. The district’s activities must align with Texas Constitution provisions supporting economic diversification and public welfare.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly grants new tax authority (assessments/fees/taxes) for Montgomery County Management District No. 3 to fund infrastructure and services, advancing local fiscal mechanisms.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states promoting housing as a purpose of the new district, aligning with housing development under the topic description.85% confidence
Brandon Creighton (R) Will Metcalf (R)
signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2807: Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.

SB 2807, effective September 1, 2025, prevents motor carriers from using safety improvements (such as devices, software, or training programs designed to enhance road safety) as a factor in determining whether a driver is an employee or independent contractor under Texas law. The bill directly affects motor carriers and their drivers by ensuring that safety requirements - intended to protect drivers and public safety - cannot be used to reclassify drivers as independent contractors. This change clarifies that employment status decisions must be based on other factors, not on compliance with safety measures.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents motor carriers from using safety improvements to reclassify drivers as independent contractors, protecting workers' rights to employee benefits and safety protections under Texas law.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prevents motor carriers from using safety improvements (e.g., devices, training) to reclassify drivers, ensuring safety standards protect drivers/public safety under transportation regulations.95% confidence
Pat Curry (R) Brent Hagenbuch (R)
signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2715: Relating to the removal from office of certain officers of political subdivisions.

HB 2715 amends Texas Local Government Code provisions governing the removal of certain political subdivision officers, specifically changing procedures for prosecuting attorneys. The bill requires removal petitions for prosecuting attorneys to be filed with the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region (not a district judge), and mandates that a judge from a different county handle the case to avoid conflicts of interest. It repeals outdated sections about judge assignments and specifies these changes apply only to removal petitions filed on or after the bill's effective date (June 20, 2025). This bill directly affects county prosecutors and local officials seeking their removal, altering court procedures for such cases.
Pat Curry (R) Mayes Middleton (R) David Cook (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 20: Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

HB 20 establishes Texas' Applied Sciences Pathway program, allowing high school students to earn both diplomas and industry certificates through school-college partnerships. It requires courses in 20 specific high-wage, high-growth fields like plumbing, welding, IT, and oil/gas exploration, with a focus on successful job placement rates. Partnerships must offer non-duplicative, progressive coursework leading to both diplomas and certificates in these sectors. The program begins for the 2027-2028 school year, with industries reviewed every five years to match labor market needs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes vocational pathway program linking high school diplomas with industry certs, expanding K-12 career training access in high-wage fields through school-college partnerships.95% confidence
Trey Martinez Fischer (D) Gary Gates (R) Oscar Longoria (D) Charles Schwertner (R) Brad Buckley (R) · 109 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1644: Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.

SB 1644 requires insurers in Texas to provide consumers with specific notices when credit scores affect their home or auto insurance underwriting or pricing. It mandates that insurers give written notice within 30 days explaining adverse credit-based decisions, including how to access their credit report and dispute inaccuracies. The bill also requires insurers to use credit reports no older than 90 days for new policies and update them at least every 36 months, with consumers able to request a re-rating based on a current report. This law directly affects Texas residents applying for or renewing personal property/casualty insurance policies.
John Smithee (R) Charles Schwertner (R)
signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2898: Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.

HB 2898 requires developers to submit detailed advance notice to the Texas Department of Transportation before erecting temporary meteorological towers used to assess wind resources for potential wind farms. The notice must include tower location coordinates, height, owner information, and erection dates, submitted 30 days in advance via the department’s website. Owners must also update the department if any details change after initial submission. This bill directly affects wind energy companies and site assessors planning to install these towers, adding a standardized notification process to ensure safety and coordination with federal radar facilities. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
James Frank (R) Brent Hagenbuch (R)
signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 251: Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.

SB 251 creates a new position for "criminal law magistrates" in Bell County, Texas, to handle specific pretrial matters in criminal cases. These magistrates, appointed by Bell County's Commissioners Court (with qualifications requiring prior experience as a justice of the peace/municipal judge or as a licensed attorney), will have concurrent jurisdiction with local justice courts for criminal cases. Key provisions allow magistrates to set bail, review release conditions, appoint legal counsel, and prioritize cases involving individuals held in county jail - before cases proceed to trial. The bill directly affects Bell County criminal courts and defendants awaiting trial in that jurisdiction.
Pete Flores (R) Brad Buckley (R)
signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2017: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.

HB 2017 (Grayson's Law) increases penalties for repeat intoxication manslaughter convictions in Texas. It upgrades certain cases to a first-degree felony and prohibits probation or early release for offenders with prior convictions related to operating vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft while intoxicated. The bill mandates that individuals convicted under these provisions must serve at least 10 years of actual time in prison (without credit for good behavior) before becoming eligible for parole or mandatory supervision. These changes apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for repeat intoxication manslaughter, prohibits probation/early release, mandates 10+ years without good behavior credit. This increases mandatory sentences and restricts defendant rights.95% confidence
Katrina Pierson (R) Stan Gerdes (R) Brent Hagenbuch (R) Nate Schatzline (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2232: Relating to designating October 21 as Unplug Texas Day.

SB 2232 designates October 21 as "Unplug Texas Day" to encourage Texans to take breaks from electronic devices and engage in activities like outdoor play, creativity, and family time. The bill directs state and local parks and recreation agencies to coordinate programs and events on this day to promote the use of parks and recreational facilities. It does not create new funding or legal requirements but serves as a symbolic initiative to highlight community and outdoor engagement. The bill became effective on September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.
Suleman Lalani (D) Adam Hinojosa (R) Ben Bumgarner (R)
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