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All 49,874 Active 26,732 In committee 24,304 Passed 17,352 Signed 5,397 Failed 212

passed · Texas · Senate May 15, 2025

SR 526: Recognizing Berna Dean Steptoe on the occasion of her retirement.

This resolution (SR 526) is a ceremonial gesture by the Texas Senate honoring Berna Dean Steptoe's retirement from WFAA in Dallas after 33 years of journalism. It recognizes her work producing "Inside Texas Politics," her 2019 Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, and her community involvement. The Senate formally congratulates her and extends "sincere best wishes for the future" through a written resolution. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

passed · Texas · Senate May 15, 2025

SR 360: Recognizing May 15, 2025, as Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day.

This resolution designates May 15, 2025, as Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Day in Texas. It recognizes HG - a severe pregnancy condition causing extreme nausea, vomiting, and hospitalization that affects millions globally - as the leading cause of early pregnancy hospitalization in the U.S., with an estimated $3 billion annual cost. The resolution urges Texans to learn about HG to promote public awareness, support research, and improve care for affected patients and newborns.

passed · Texas · Senate May 15, 2025

SR 528: Recognizing Mary Help of Christians School the occasion of its 90th anniversary.

This Senate Resolution (SR 528) is a ceremonial expression of recognition, not a law. It commends Mary Help of Christians School in Laredo for its 90th anniversary, acknowledging its founding by Salesian Sisters in 1935 and its growth to serve over 430 students today. The resolution formally praises the school's educational excellence, mission, and community contributions. It has no policy impact or binding effect; it simply serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Texas Senate, which adopted it on May 15, 2025.

passed · Texas · Senate May 15, 2025

SR 525: Recognizing Jose Noe Mendez on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 525), not a legislative bill with policy provisions. It formally recognizes Jose Noe Mendez, a Corpus Christi resident and WWII veteran, on his 100th birthday (April 27, 2025). The resolution celebrates his military service - including participation in key WWII battles like the Battle of the Bulge - and his community contributions, such as co-founding the Westside Business Association. It includes no policy changes or funding; it merely offers the Senate's congratulations and a commemorative copy.

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HJR 175: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.

HJR 175 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect Texans' right to own, hold, and use any form of money they agree to use - such as cash, digital currency, coins, or even private scrip - when buying goods or services. It prohibits government from restricting ownership or holding of any currency, though it explicitly states the state may still choose its own payment methods for transactions with itself. The amendment would require voter approval in the November 2025 election, with the ballot asking voters to support recognizing this right. This is a procedural proposal, not a new law, and would amend the Texas Constitution if approved by voters.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 3960: Relating to the effect of certain misrepresentations on certain insurance policies.

HB 3960 modifies Texas insurance law to limit how insurers can void policies based on misrepresentations in applications. It states that policy clauses claiming false statements make policies void have no legal effect unless the misrepresentation was material to the risk or contributed to the event triggering the claim. This directly affects policyholders (especially in life, accident, and health insurance) and insurers, as it prevents insurers from using minor inaccuracies to deny valid claims. The bill clarifies that only significant misrepresentations affecting the risk can justify voiding a policy or denying payment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 2028: Relating to the Internet and other electronic posting of notices and agendas for meetings under the open meetings law.

HB 2028 requires certain Texas governmental entities - including municipalities, counties, school districts, junior college districts, development corporations, regional mobility authorities, and specific district authorities - to post meeting notices and agendas on their website home pages in addition to existing posting requirements. This applies only to entities that maintain a website, effective September 1, 2025. The bill ensures public access to meeting information through a centralized online location while allowing for technical issues beyond the entity’s control to not invalidate compliance. It does not apply to all governmental bodies or entities without websites.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 106: Relating to the maintenance of overhead electrical power lines associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 106 requires oil and gas operators to maintain overhead electrical power lines and related infrastructure between wellheads and highways. It directly affects companies drilling for oil and gas in Texas. The bill authorizes the Texas Railroad Commission to impose administrative penalties for violations of maintenance rules, using existing penalty procedures. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, if passed.

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 2702: Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.

HB 2702 prohibits governors from restricting the operations or hours of veteran-focused organizations during a declared state of disaster. Specifically, it amends Texas Government Code Section 418.012 to exclude organizations exempt under IRS 501(c)(19) (which benefit veterans) from operational restrictions in executive orders, except during natural disasters. The law applies only to disaster declarations made on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote). It directly affects veteran service organizations that rely on state disaster declarations for operational continuity. The bill does not change existing rules for natural disasters.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 2149: Relating to nonconforming land uses after the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.

HB 2149 amends Texas Local Government Code Section 211.019 to require municipalities to negotiate agreements with property owners before forcing them to stop nonconforming land uses (uses that don't comply with current zoning after a regulation change). The bill mandates that agreements must specify either a payment covering relocation costs and market value loss, or a period allowing continued use to recover costs through business operations. This directly affects property owners with existing nonconforming uses and municipalities enforcing zoning changes. The key change shifts enforcement from unilateral municipal orders to a negotiated process with defined compensation or transition periods.

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 3554: Relating to establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.

HB 3554 establishes the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council under the Health and Safety Code to advise the governor, state agencies, and healthcare providers on improving care for Texans with rare diseases. The council, composed of 23 appointed members including patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and industry representatives, will develop recommendations for better health outcomes. It requires the state health department to provide administrative support to the council. This bill directly affects individuals diagnosed with rare diseases (defined as conditions impacting fewer than 200,000 people nationally) by creating a formal channel for their input into healthcare policy.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 5370: Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.

HB 5370 requires local governments entering interlocal contracts (agreements between municipalities or counties) to include three specific elements: a clear statement of purpose and responsibilities, authorization by governing bodies (with a limited exception for small utility contracts under $100,000), and confirmation that payments will come from current revenues, not future funds. It directly affects cities, counties, and utility providers entering such agreements. The law applies only to new contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025, leaving existing contracts governed by prior rules. This aims to increase transparency and fiscal accountability in shared service agreements between local entities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes