Texas Bills

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1202: Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.

SB 1202 allows homeowners and third-party reviewers to bypass local regulatory authorities for reviewing development documents and conducting inspections related to home backup power systems (like generators for single- or two-family homes). It requires local authorities to post all necessary rules online or provide electronic copies within two business days, prohibits them from charging fees for these reviews, and mandates that approvals be issued within two business days of receiving notice. This directly affects homeowners installing backup power systems, third-party inspectors, and local government agencies handling such permits. The bill aims to streamline the process by reducing bureaucratic delays while ensuring third parties can rely on the authority’s posted information. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Energy

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3388: Relating to group property and casualty insurance policies.

HB 3388 requires insurers offering group property and casualty insurance policies to clearly disclose whether a policy has a shared aggregate limit during the application process. It mandates that insurers deliver a copy of the policy and certificate of insurance to each policyholder within 30 days of issuance or renewal. The bill defines "permitted groups" as 10 or more members with preexisting relationships (e.g., trade associations or affiliations) and allows incidental casualty/liability coverage under these policies. Surplus lines insurers must file group policies collectively rather than individually for each member, streamlining reporting requirements. These changes apply to all group policies issued under Section 2171.002 of the Texas Insurance Code.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SCR 18: Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

SCR 18 designates Trophy Club, Texas as the official "Texas Town of Patriotism" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. This symbolic resolution recognizes the town's longstanding community traditions, including daily flag displays, patriotic events like the Medal of Honor Motorcade, and named public spaces such as Freedom Dog Park. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors Trophy Club's civic engagement efforts as documented in the resolution's supporting statements. The designation became effective after Governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5154: Relating to the Joint Admission Medical Program Council.

HB 5154 creates the Joint Admission Medical Program Council to administer a program supporting economically disadvantaged students pursuing medical degrees in Texas. The council, formed by participating medical schools, provides mentoring, academic support, and scholarships while guaranteeing admission to at least one participating medical school for eligible students. Key provisions require the council to establish public meeting protocols, develop communication policies, and align with statewide workforce goals to address medical professional shortages. This bill directly affects disadvantaged students seeking medical careers and the participating medical schools that form the council.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4350: Relating to the omission or redaction of certain personal information from certain real property records.

HB 4350 requires county clerks to redact specific personal information - including social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and residence addresses - from online public real property records when requested by certain officials. It applies to peace officers, federal judges, marshals, U.S. attorneys, state judges, and their family members as defined by law. County clerks must also display a clear notice on the website stating that redactions were made and that the online database isn’t the official record. The law took effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature on June 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 331: Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities; imposing an administrative penalty.

SB 331 requires hospitals, abortion facilities, surgical centers, and other large health care providers (with $7 million or more in annual revenue) to publicly disclose pricing information for certain services. It mandates that facilities respond to commission requests for corrective action plans if they fail to comply, with administrative penalties for non-compliance. The law applies only to facilities meeting the $7 million revenue threshold, as specified in Section 327.0015 of the Health and Safety Code. The bill became effective immediately after the governor signed it on June 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2026: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 25 in Archer County as the U.S. Army Gary C. and U.S.M.C. Gary S. Johnston Memorial Highway.

HB 2026 designates a 12-mile stretch of State Highway 25 in Archer County (between Archer City and Windthorst) as the "U.S. Army Gary C. and U.S.M.C. Gary S. Johnston Memorial Highway" to honor two military veterans. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the highway segment and at intermediate points along the route. This is a ceremonial designation with no funding or regulatory changes, taking effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 153: Designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HCR 153 designates Pearsall, Texas as the "Official Lineman Capital of Texas" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. This symbolic resolution recognizes Pearsall's historical role in supporting the power industry, including its connection to lineman training, family traditions in the profession, and the community's contributions to electrical infrastructure. The designation, established under Section 391.003(e) of the Texas Government Code, has no regulatory or financial impact and remains in effect until 2035. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities beyond this ceremonial recognition.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3211: Relating to vision care benefits, including participation of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists in vision care or managed care plans.

This bill requires vision insurance companies to create online applications for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists to join their plans. It mandates that insurers provide contracts within 10 business days of receiving a complete application and make credentialing decisions within 30 days. The bill ensures all applicants face identical application requirements and processing timelines, prohibiting insurers from considering extra information beyond the submitted application. It also requires insurers to include approved providers in their plans within 20 business days of contract acceptance. The law applies to all vision care plans serving Texas residents.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 3034: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 249 in Grimes and Montgomery Counties as the Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway.

SB 3034 designates a specific segment of State Highway 249 (from Farm-to-Market Road 1774 in Montgomery County to State Highway 105 in Grimes County) as the "Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway." The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers bearing this name at both ends of the highway and at appropriate intermediate locations. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes, affecting only the highway signage in that geographic area. The designation takes effect September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5195: Relating to modernization of state agency Internet websites and digital services.

This bill requires all Texas state agencies to modernize their websites and digital services to improve accessibility and user experience. Agencies must assess their online platforms for issues like slow loading, complex navigation, and lack of mobile compatibility, then implement changes such as simplifying forms, reducing paper requirements, and adopting consistent design templates. The state department will provide guidance, templates, and best practices for agencies to follow, with a requirement to report progress to the legislature by November 2026. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Technology

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3516: Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.

HB 3516 exempts certain working documents from public disclosure requirements for administrative law judges at the State Office of Administrative Hearings and technical examiners at the Railroad Commission of Texas. Specifically, it excludes notes, drafts of decisions, and drafts of orders related to contested hearings or dispute resolution procedures from the public information law. This change applies only to requests received on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect other public records. The bill directly impacts transparency for these specific government staff members during case proceedings.

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