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

passed · Texas · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 675: Relating to compliance with the public information law by governmental bodies and the imposition of charges for providing copies of public information under that law; providing a civil penalty.

HB 675 modifies Texas public information law to limit fees for election-related records. It prohibits governmental bodies from charging for copies of election reports required under Election Code Chapter 254 unless those reports have been publicly available online for three years. The bill also gives the Attorney General authority to cancel or reduce fees if a government body failed to maintain records properly or comply with public information requests. The changes apply only to requests received on or after September 1, 2025.

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SR 411: In memory of Guadalupe Arismendez Jr. of Corpus Christi.

This is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR 411) honoring Guadalupe Arismendez Jr., a Corpus Christi native who died in March 2025. The resolution extends the Texas Senate's condolences to his family and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It serves solely as a formal tribute to his life and family, with no policy changes or direct impact on any individuals or groups beyond expressing collective sympathy.

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SR 401: In memory of Eva Marie Coe of Tyler.

SR 401 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas Senate to honor Eva Marie Coe of Tyler, who died on February 18, 2025, at age 56. The resolution recognizes her 35+ years of ministry work, including founding churches (Just As You Are Church and Real Life Church), launching the prison outreach program "Real Talk" (later "Real Vida TV"), and serving as "Mama Eve" to incarcerated individuals across multiple states. It extends condolences to her husband, four children, six grandchildren, parents, siblings, and the broader community she impacted. This resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates her life and legacy.

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SR 406: Recognizing the Victoria Bach Festival on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 406), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes the Victoria Bach Festival's 50th anniversary season (May 31-June 7, 2025), commending its organizers, volunteers, and performers for preserving classical music heritage. The resolution highlights the festival's 50-year history of presenting concerts featuring renowned musicians, offering free or low-cost performances, and supporting music education programs in South Texas. It has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents, as it is solely an expression of legislative support.

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SR 400: Recognizing the 36th annual Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) recognizing the 36th annual Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival, scheduled for April 25-27, 2025. It commemorates the community's history, including its founding by families in the 1850s, its development as a stagecoach stop, and its current status as a tourism destination known as Texas' "Wedding Capital." The resolution extends the Senate's "sincere best wishes" for the festival, which features a parade, live music, and other events benefiting local charities. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group.

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SR 398: Recognizing CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.

This resolution (SR 398) is a ceremonial recognition by the Texas Senate honoring CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System for its 90th anniversary in 2025. It acknowledges the health system's history since 1935, its current scale (including 40 clinics and 3 inpatient facilities), and its community impact like providing over $35 million in free/reduced-cost care in 2024. The resolution has no policy changes or direct effects on people - it simply presents an official copy to the health system as a gesture of appreciation. This was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2025.

passed · Texas · Senate Apr 14, 2025

SR 410: Recognizing Alyssa Barrera Mason for her service to the City of Corpus Christi.

This is a non-binding Senate resolution (SR 410) recognizing Alyssa Barrera Mason for her service as executive director of the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District. It formally commends her contributions, including facilitating over $100 million in downtown development projects, leading initiatives like ArtWalk and the Mural Program, and earning an Emerging Leader award in 2022. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely expresses the Texas Senate's appreciation for her work. It directly honors Mason and her impact on Corpus Christi's downtown revitalization.

passed · Texas · House Apr 10, 2025

HB 422: Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

HB 422 reduces the annual bond limit for water projects in Texas economically distressed areas from $100 million to $25 million. It directly affects water supply and sewer projects in these areas by limiting the Texas Water Development Board's ability to issue bonds for such initiatives. The key provision amends the Water Code to cap dedicated bonds under Section 17.0111 at $25 million annually, while maintaining a separate $50 million cap for other bond types. This change restricts funding availability for infrastructure development in underserved communities. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

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passed · Texas · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SR 389: Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Texas Nuclear Legislative Day.

This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 389), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes April 10, 2025, as "Texas Nuclear Legislative Day" at the State Capitol. The resolution honors the nuclear energy industry for gathering in Austin to celebrate Texas' leadership in nuclear energy, citing its role in reliability, economic growth, and energy innovation. It extends best wishes to industry representatives but does not create new laws, funding, or regulations.

passed · Texas · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 829: Recognizing April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week.

This resolution (HR 829) symbolically recognizes April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in Texas. It highlights racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, citing data showing Black women in Texas face higher mortality rates (134 fatalities per 10,000 deliveries) compared to the state average (85 per 10,000). The resolution aims to raise awareness about preventable pregnancy-related deaths and systemic barriers in maternal care, including healthcare deserts in over 46% of Texas counties. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges these disparities for public awareness.

passed · Texas · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 788: Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Texas Nuclear Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

HR 788 is a symbolic resolution recognizing April 10, 2025, as "Texas Nuclear Legislative Day" at the State Capitol. It acknowledges the gathering of nuclear industry stakeholders, including employees, advocates, and experts, to discuss Texas' nuclear energy sector. The resolution highlights Texas' existing nuclear infrastructure (two plants powering ~3 million homes and employing 2,200 Texans) and references a 2023 state working group study on nuclear energy. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group beyond extending "sincere best wishes" to attendees.

passed · Texas · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 815: Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Erath County Day at the State Capitol.

This resolution designates April 10, 2025, as "Erath County Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It formally recognizes Erath County citizens gathering at the Capitol on that date, acknowledging the county's history, agricultural heritage, and community institutions like Stephenville's schools and Tarleton State University. The measure has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial. It directly affects Erath County residents attending the Capitol event and serves as a symbolic gesture of state recognition.