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signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2731: Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.

HB 2731 amends Texas law to regulate roadside vendors and solicitors in unincorporated areas of counties bordering Mexico with populations exceeding 870,000. The bill permits counties to set rules for vendors and solicitors on public highways with speed limits of 40 mph or higher, requiring vendors to stay at least half the highway right-of-way width from the edge. It explicitly prohibits counties from banning the sale of livestock while allowing regulation of activities like live animal sales and solicitation. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SCR 21: In memory of Edwin Elmer Perryman of Tyler.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 21) commemorating Edwin Elmer Perryman of Tyler, who died on October 30, 2024. It honors his life, including his 36-year career with AT&T, his role as a devoted family man (with nine children and eight grandchildren), and his community involvement. The resolution extends condolences to his wife, children, sisters, grandchildren, and extended family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or regulations.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1936: Relating to the definition of an abuse unit for certain controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

SB 1936 amends Texas law to clarify the definition of an "abuse unit" for certain controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1-A. It specifies that an abuse unit equals: (1) a single unit on common carriers like blotter paper or tablets, (2) a quarter-inch square of unmarked paper (rounded down), or (3) 40 micrograms of a substance in liquid/solid form. This definition directly affects law enforcement and prosecutors when determining criminal charges for drug offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. The change standardizes how quantities are measured for penalties, applying only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1533: Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 1533 amends Texas property tax appraisal rules to improve notice requirements and training standards. It requires certified mail for specific property tax notices and adds electronic signature verification for agent designations. The bill mandates that at least one trainer for taxpayer education courses must be a Texas-licensed attorney with five years of property tax experience, excluding those with prior ties to appraisal districts or review boards. This ensures taxpayer representatives with direct experience lead training, while allowing limited exceptions if qualified candidates are unavailable. The changes apply to property tax appraisal systems used by counties and taxing entities across Texas.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 43: Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.

HB 43 amends Texas law to update the definition of "agricultural business" in the Agriculture Code, explicitly including rural recreational businesses (like hiking or fishing on farmland) and nonprofit land conservation groups. It also revises the composition of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority's board, requiring the governor to appoint nine members with specific representation: two young farmers/ranchers, two representatives from rural entities (chambers, trade associations), and others with agricultural lending expertise. These changes directly affect entities applying for the Authority's loan and grant programs, such as farmers, ranchers, rural tourism businesses, and conservation nonprofits. The bill became law on June 20, 2025, after passing both chambers unanimously.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1923: Relating to the modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child.

SB 1923 modifies Texas child support orders to direct payments to the parent with physical custody under specific circumstances. It allows courts to redirect payments when the non-custodial parent voluntarily relinquishes primary care for six months, is incarcerated for 90+ days, or enters certain agreements (like parental safety placement agreements under Section 264.902). The bill requires courts to hold hearings within 30 days for safety placement agreement cases and mandates that unpaid support accrue from the date of the qualifying event. This directly affects parents with physical custody, child support obligors, and family courts handling custody disputes. The law became effective September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 841: Relating to the beneficiaries of trust funds paid or received in connection with an improvement on specific real property.

SB 841 clarifies that construction workers, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers who provide labor or materials for property improvements automatically become beneficiaries of trust funds set aside for those projects. The bill adds rules to prevent abusive assignments of unpaid trust fund rights, requiring written agreements only after payment is made and prohibiting assignments tied to the original construction contract. It limits enforceable assignments to specific parties, including other workers, trustees, or property owners involved in the project. This law directly affects construction industry workers seeking payment for services on residential or commercial properties in Texas.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5651: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5651 creates Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7 to manage water control and improvement projects within its boundaries. The bill grants the district limited power to acquire land through eminent domain, authority to issue bonds for infrastructure, and the ability to impose assessments, fees, and taxes on property within the district. This directly affects property owners in the designated area, who will bear costs for water management systems, stormwater control, and related infrastructure. The district’s purpose is defined by Texas law as addressing water collection, disposal, stormwater management, and supporting road drainage improvements.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 231: Relating to temporary emergency electric energy facilities.

SB 231 establishes rules for temporary emergency power facilities used during disasters. It requires these facilities to be mobile, capable of generating power within three hours of connection, and limited to 5 megawatts. Utilities must follow specific leasing procedures with commission approval, though emergency exceptions apply during major outages when immediate power restoration is needed. The bill also mandates the Public Utility Commission to review rates for utilities that leased such facilities but failed to deploy them during the 2024 disaster.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2467: Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.

HB 2467 updates pay rules for peace officers commissioned by the Texas State Fire Marshal. It requires these officers to be compensated according to Schedule C of the position classification salary schedule in the state's annual budget (General Appropriations Act), rather than existing pay structures. The bill directly affects fire and arson investigators working under the State Fire Marshal's office, ensuring they receive standardized pay aligned with other state law enforcement roles. This change takes effect September 1, 2025, after the bill was signed by the Governor on June 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1661: Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 1661 requires election authorities to provide each precinct with ballots equal to 25% more than the number of voters in the last election for that precinct (capped at registered voters unless using countywide polling), aiming to prevent shortages. It creates criminal penalties for intentionally failing to meet this requirement or to promptly supplement ballots upon polling place requests, classifying these offenses as Class A misdemeanors (punishable by up to a year in jail). The bill modifies Texas Election Code sections 51.005, 51.008, 51.010, 51.011, and 61.007 to establish these specific requirements and penalties. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 120: Relating to college, career, and military readiness in public schools, including career and technology education programs, the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST) program, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and workforce reporting to support those programs, to the public school accountability system, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program.

HB 120 amends Texas education law to prioritize college, career, and military readiness for high school students. It adds two new academic goals: requiring graduates to have immediate workforce skills (Goal 5) and ensuring college readiness without remediation (Goal 6). The bill mandates public schools to report de-identified student outcomes - including college enrollment, remedial coursework, and employment data - disaggregated by school district and campus. These reports will inform school accountability ratings and guide funding for career programs like the FAST and R-PEP initiatives. The law directly affects all Texas public high schools, students, and district administrators through updated accountability measures.

Topics ✓ Education