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in committee · Texas · Senate Aug 26, 2025

SB 17: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

This bill reorganizes Texas judicial districts and court procedures. It redesignates specific districts (like the 522nd and 173rd Judicial Districts), modifies court jurisdiction (e.g., the 274th District Court in Comal/Guadalupe/Hays counties), and specifies which clerks handle certain cases (e.g., county clerks for misdemeanor cases). It also directs the 173rd District Court to prioritize civil/family matters and the 392nd District Court to prioritize criminal cases. The changes take effect between 2026-2027 and directly affect county court operations and case management across multiple Texas counties.
Bob Hall (R) Mayes Middleton (R) Joan Huffman (R) Charles Perry (R) Brandon Creighton (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Aug 26, 2025

HB 12: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

HB 12 requires the Texas Attorney General to exclusively prosecute criminal offenses under state election laws, shifting authority from local prosecutors. It mandates that law enforcement agencies report election-related crimes to the Attorney General and obligates local prosecutors to provide requested investigation information. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date, leaving pre-existing cases governed by prior law. This change centralizes election crime prosecution under the state Attorney General's office, eliminating local jurisdiction for these specific offenses.
Matt Shaheen (R) · 20 co-sponsors
failed · Texas · House Aug 26, 2025

HJR 1: Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

This joint resolution proposes amending the Texas Constitution to clarify that the Attorney General has concurrent authority with county and district attorneys to prosecute criminal violations of election laws. If approved by voters (scheduled for May 2, 2026), it would establish shared jurisdiction for election-related criminal cases between the state Attorney General and local prosecutors. The bill failed to pass the legislature on August 26, 2025, and did not advance to voter approval. It does not create new criminal offenses but defines existing prosecutorial authority under election law.
Matt Shaheen (R) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Texas · House Aug 26, 2025

HB 17: Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts.

HB 17 requires Texas school districts to include specific enrollment and inflation data in their annual property tax notices to property owners. The notice must state the district's enrollment growth rate and the state's inflation rate from the previous year, and compare the proposed tax revenue to what it would be if adjusted only for these factors. The bill defines terms like "adjusted tax collections" to standardize this calculation for transparency. School districts must now add this statement to notices about proposed tax rates and budget meetings. This change applies to all school districts in Texas and aims to clarify how enrollment and inflation impact property tax revenue.
Morgan Meyer (R) Paul Bettencourt (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HR 18: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives relating to quorum and attendance to withhold disbursement of a member's operating budget due to significant absences during a called session.

HR 18 amends Texas House rules to withhold a member's operating budget funds if they are absent without leave for eight or more days during a called legislative session with the intent to impede the House's work. This rule directly affects Texas House members who miss significant portions of a special session while deliberately avoiding attendance. The key provision requires the House Administration Committee to withhold budget disbursements for such absences, linking funding to attendance during critical sessions. The bill focuses on enforcing accountability for attendance during convened special sessions, not general absences.
Don McLaughlin (R)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HR 34: Relating to removing eligibility for the position of Dean of the House and committee chairmanships and vice-chairmanships for Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally broke quorum during a special session of the 89th Legislature.

This resolution removes eligibility for leadership roles from Democratic Texas House members who intentionally left the chamber on August 3, 2025, to prevent a quorum during a special session focused on redistricting. It specifically bars these members from serving as Dean of the House or committee chairs/vice-chairs for the duration of their current term. Eligibility may be restored through a two-thirds vote of the House if the member demonstrates renewed commitment to legislative duties. The resolution applies only to those who participated in the deliberate quorum break, as documented in the resolution's findings.
Andy Hopper (R)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HR 5: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives relating to quorum and attendance to remove seniority from certain members due to multiple absences.

This bill (HR 5) modifies Texas House of Representatives rules to penalize members who miss sessions without permission to disrupt legislative work. It directly affects Texas House members who are absent without leave for the purpose of impeding House business. The key provision removes one year of seniority for each day a member is absent beyond the third day without leave, as specified in new subsection (d-1). This change applies only to absences specifically intended to hinder House operations, not routine absences. The bill does not alter voting rules or create new policies, but adjusts internal House accountability measures.
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HR 17: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives relating to quorum and attendance to remove seniority, office assignments, parking spaces, or desks from certain members due to absence.

This bill amends Texas House rules to impose consequences on members absent without leave to block legislative business. It directly affects House members who skip sessions to prevent a quorum (enough members present to conduct business). Key provisions include: (1) reducing a member's seniority rank by two years for each day they're absent while preventing a quorum, and (2) forcing forfeiture of office space, parking, and desk assignments after three or more such absences in a single session. The changes aim to discourage strategic absences that disrupt legislative operations.
Brent Money (R)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HR 41: Relating to imposing monetary punishments on Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally broke quorum during a special session of the 89th Legislature.

HR 41 is a resolution targeting Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally left the state to prevent a quorum during a special session on August 3, 2025. It imposes a $500 daily fine per member for each day absent (deducted from salary), reduces their office budgets by 30%, revokes committee chair stipends, and requires repayment of costs incurred to restore quorum. These penalties apply to members who participated in the quorum break during the 89th Legislature's special session on redistricting. The resolution was filed on August 18, 2025, and referred to the House Administration Committee.
Andy Hopper (R)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HR 58: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives to remove the political party restriction on the vice-chair of a standing committee and to provide that the vice-chair of a committee does not receive a separate budget for that position.

HR 58 amends the Texas House of Representatives' permanent rules to remove a restriction preventing the minority party from appointing a member as vice-chair of standing committees. It also eliminates a separate budget for the vice-chair position. These changes directly affect committee leadership structure by allowing bipartisan appointments for vice-chairs and removing dedicated funding for that role. The bill specifically revises Rule 4, Section 4A (removing the party restriction) and adds Rule 4, Section 6A(c) (ending the separate budget). This is a procedural rule change focused on internal committee operations, not a policy affecting public programs or services.
Mitch Little (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) Richard Hayes (R) · 46 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 71: Relating to emergency preparedness requirements for youth camps, camps, and entities that provide high-risk activities for minors; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 71 requires youth camps and entities offering high-risk activities for minors (like sports camps or adventure programs) to develop and submit an emergency preparedness plan to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Operators must post emergency plan details visibly, coordinate with local emergency services, maintain real-time communication capabilities, and ensure clear access routes for responders. This applies to all licensed youth camps under Chapter 141 and "youth activity entities" providing high-risk activities, with plans mandated for license issuance or renewal. The bill establishes these requirements through new sections 141.0052 and 761.002 of the Health and Safety Code.
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 66: Relating to the creation of the disaster relief and prevention matching grant and loan program and the disaster relief and prevention account.

HB 66 creates a Texas Disaster Relief and Prevention Matching Grant and Loan Program, funded through a new state account. It provides matching grants to local governments and businesses in declared disaster areas for disaster recovery, infrastructure repairs, and future disaster mitigation. The bill also authorizes loans for these entities and for individuals to repair or rebuild disaster-damaged homes with added mitigation features. Eligibility requires applicants to qualify for FEMA public assistance or SBA disaster loans.
Drew Darby (R) · 16 co-sponsors
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