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signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3546: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.

HB 3546 allows independent school districts in Texas to change their general election dates for school board officers to the statewide November uniform election date. School districts must adopt a board resolution by December 31, 2030, specifying staggered terms (three or four years) and transition rules for current terms. The change applies only to districts holding elections on non-November dates, with the transition beginning at the next regular election after the resolution. This bill expires January 1, 2036, and repeals prior conflicting provisions in education and election codes. It directly affects school districts seeking to align their election schedules with the state's uniform election cycle.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1916: Relating to the jurisdiction of a court in a suit to divide certain property not divided or awarded on the dissolution of a marriage.

HB 1916 clarifies that the court issuing a final divorce decree retains exclusive authority to divide property not previously divided in that decree. It directly affects Texas divorcing couples whose property division was incomplete at the time of their divorce. The bill amends the Texas Family Code to require that any subsequent suit to divide such undivided property must be handled by the original divorce court, not a new court. This eliminates uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction for these cases. The law applies to all pending or future cases filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2788: Relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.

HB 2788 prevents public disclosure of fraud detection methods used by Texas' unemployment benefits system. It specifically exempts internal tools like risk assessments, investigative materials, technology protocols, and communications from Texas' public records law (Chapter 552 of the Government Code). This means the Texas Workforce Commission cannot release these details in response to public information requests. The bill directly affects how the agency handles fraud prevention information but does not change unemployment eligibility rules. It became effective immediately upon the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 2802: Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.

HB 2802 amends Texas law to adjust population thresholds for firefighter retirement systems in certain cities, expanding eligibility to cover municipalities with populations of 450,000 to 500,000 (previously 950,000 to 1,050,000). The bill updates definitions and administrative rules for retirement funds, including terms like "actuarial accrued liability" and "amortization period," to align with revised funding calculations. These changes directly affect firefighters in qualifying cities by modifying how their retirement contributions and benefits are calculated and administered under state law. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after receiving final approval in June 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 763: Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.

SB 763 amends Texas law to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct a protectiveness review of standard permits for permanent concrete plants (performing wet, dry, or central mixing) at least once every six years. The review must assess air pollutant background concentrations, and if permits are updated, facilities get a reasonable transition period to comply. The bill also mandates that new permit applications include detailed plot plans showing property lines, emission points, benchmark locations, and setback compliance. This directly affects concrete plants operating specific batching methods, requiring updated application standards and regular permit reviews to ensure environmental protection.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3510: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 6 in Brazos County as the Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway.

HB 3510 designates a specific 11-mile stretch of State Highway 6 in Brazos County (between College Station's southern limits and Navasota's northern limits) as the "Sergeant Mark Butler Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the highway section and at appropriate intermediate locations along the route. This is a commemorative designation honoring Sergeant Mark Butler, with no substantive policy changes or funding impacts. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on June 20, 2025.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 447: Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.

SB 447 allows specific Texas border municipalities with populations over 85,000 that host the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta to move their general election dates to the statewide November uniform election date. Currently, these municipalities hold elections on a different date, but the bill permits them to align with the standard November election cycle. Once a municipality switches to November, it must keep all future general elections on that date and cannot revert to another schedule. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to qualifying border communities.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 3810: Relating to the dissolution of the Rose City Municipal Utility District.

HB 3810 dissolves the Rose City Municipal Utility District, directly affecting the district and its directors. The bill requires the district's directors to wind up operations and file dissolution documents with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It specifies that the district officially dissolves 60 days after the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025), and director terms expire simultaneously. The bill also repeals Chapter 7958 of the Special District Local Laws Code, which governed the district. This is a procedural dissolution bill with no new policy provisions.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1574: Relating to a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges.

SB 1574 creates a "Centers of Excellence" program administered by the Texas Judicial Council to recognize judges and justices who excel in community service and judicial representation. The program identifies eligible judges from appellate courts, district courts, county courts, justice courts, and municipal courts based on two key criteria: court governance (including access, fairness, and case management) and compliance with statutory requirements for reporting, security, fees, and fraud prevention. Judges may apply for recognition using forms prescribed by the council. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to recognitions granted under this program after that date.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 3031: Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.

SB 3031 changes Texas law to increase penalties for certain aggravated assault cases, making them first-degree felonies instead of second-degree. It specifically elevates the charge when the assault involves: using a deadly weapon causing serious injury to family members or causing brain/spine injuries; targeting public servants, witnesses, process servers, or security officers; discharging firearms at occupied buildings/vehicles; or occurring during a mass shooting. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect cases that occurred before that date. This law directly impacts defendants committing aggravated assault under these specified circumstances and provides enhanced legal protections for the affected victim groups.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4263: Relating to the procedures and practices of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department regarding grievances submitted by department employees and former department employees and to the eligibility of a person to be appointed to the department's release review panel and the authority of a panel member.

HB 4263 requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to establish new procedures for handling employment grievances from current and former employees, including a mediation option for employees facing dismissal. The bill also revises rules for the department's release review panel, mandating that panel members must be current central office employees with no prior involvement in cases they review, and requiring the department to ensure panel decisions are transparent and consistent. These changes, effective September 1, 2025, apply directly to department employees and panel members. The law aims to standardize grievance processes and prevent conflicts of interest in review decisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 4224: Relating to information regarding consumer access to health care records.

HB 4224 requires health care providers (covered entities) to prominently post clear instructions on their websites and at facilities about how patients can: request their own health records, contact licensing authorities for the provider, and file complaints. This applies to hospitals, clinics, and similar direct care providers but excludes billing or claims processing companies. The law, effective September 1, 2025, mandates specific posting requirements to improve transparency in patient access to records and complaint processes. It does not change existing record-keeping rules but standardizes how providers must share this information.

Topics ✓ Healthcare