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signed · Texas · House Jun 2, 2025

HB 150: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.

HB 150 establishes the Texas Cyber Command as a new state agency under the Government Code, effective September 1, 2025. The bill transfers specific cybersecurity responsibilities from the Department of Information Resources to this new command, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure such as energy systems, water facilities, health care, and transportation networks. The command will handle cybersecurity incidents - including ransomware attacks and system breaches - by providing services to covered entities like local governments and private operators of critical infrastructure. This creates a dedicated state-level entity for coordinating cybersecurity efforts across vital systems, replacing the previous structure managed by the Department of Information Resources.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly includes energy systems in critical infrastructure protected by Texas Cyber Command, directly supporting energy infrastructure security.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Texas Cyber Command to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats like ransomware, directly strengthening state cybersecurity capabilities per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence
Ray Lopez (D) Giovanni Capriglione (R) Cole Hefner (R) Greg Bonnen (R) Tan Parker (R) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2938: Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.

SB 2938 requires counties to verify and include an inmate’s veteran status in documentation when transferring defendants to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Specifically, it amends the transfer process to mandate that counties provide a "copy of the veteran status of the defendant as determined by an investigation" under existing state law (Section 511.009(a)(17)(A) of the Government Code). This affects county courts and correctional facilities handling inmate transfers, ensuring veteran status is formally documented during the transfer process. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on record-keeping requirements, not on altering veteran benefits or eligibility. It became law on September 1, 2025, after passing unanimously in both chambers.
Carrie Isaac (R) José Menéndez (D) Ramon Romero (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SCR 25: Urging the Houston City Council to construct a memorial pedestrian bridge in honor of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez.

This symbolic resolution urges the Houston City Council to construct a pedestrian bridge near Charles H. Milby High School in honor of Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, a 15-year-old Houston resident who died in 2024. It does not allocate funding or create legal requirements - it is a non-binding commemorative gesture to honor his life and legacy. The bridge would be located over railroad tracks near his high school, reflecting his connection to the community.
Mary Ann Perez (D) Carol Alvarado (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2180: Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations.

SB 2180 requires peace officers to obtain certification before conducting specific polygraph examinations for pre-employment screenings of license applicants or criminal investigations. To qualify, officers must complete a commission-approved training course and pass a knowledge exam on investigative polygraph techniques. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement must establish these certification rules, with the requirement taking effect for all peace officers starting January 1, 2027. This law, effective September 1, 2025, creates a standardized process for ensuring officers meet minimum competency standards in polygraph examinations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires certification for polygraph exams to ensure officer competency, enhancing law enforcement accountability and procedural standards.85% confidence
Carrie Isaac (R) Brent Hagenbuch (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2662: Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

This bill requires water and sewer utilities in Texas to submit their drought contingency plans as part of their tariff filings with the Public Utility Commission (PUC). It clarifies that these drought plans do not count as "rates" under state law, preventing them from triggering separate rate review processes. The legislation affects all water and sewer utilities operating under the PUC's jurisdiction, ensuring drought planning is integrated into existing regulatory filings. It updates Water Code sections to streamline how utilities report drought preparedness without altering how utility rates are approved.
Charles Perry (R) Cody Harris (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2145: Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device.

SB 2145 allows advisory bodies of public improvement districts and reinvestment zone boards to hold meetings using telecommunication devices like phone or video calls. Members attending remotely are counted as present for quorum, voting, and participation, as long as at least one member is physically present. The bill requires two-way audio communication, mandates public accessibility at the physical meeting location, and requires stopping meetings if audio connections fail. It amends Texas Local Government Code Section 372.0081 and Tax Code Section 311.0093 to implement these changes, effective September 1, 2025. This directly affects local government bodies managing public improvement districts and reinvestment zones.
Charles Perry (R) Carl Tepper (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2053: Relating to creating the Governor's Medal of Service award to recognize service to the people of Texas.

SB 2053 creates the Governor's Medal of Service award to honor Texas residents who have made extraordinary contributions to the state. It specifically recognizes: (1) individuals who retired from public service in state or local government, (2) private sector workers with exceptional community impact, or (3) Texas legislators with significant service. The governor may award up to two medals annually, and the governor’s office can accept donations to fund the program. The award takes effect September 1, 2025, and is purely ceremonial with no policy changes.
Brian Birdwell (R) Will Metcalf (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2112: Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses related to cultivated oyster mariculture; increasing a criminal penalty.

SB 2112 increases penalties for criminal violations related to cultivated oyster farming in Texas. It upgrades the punishment for repeatedly violating oyster mariculture regulations: a first offense under Section 75.0104(a) or 75.0106 becomes a Class A misdemeanor (more serious) if the person has prior convictions within five years, while rule violations under the chapter become a Class B misdemeanor for two or more prior offenses in the same period. The bill directly affects oyster farmers or operators who breach these specific marine resource management rules. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for oyster mariculture violations, expanding criminalization of property offenses under Section 75.0104/75.0106.90% confidence
Lois Kolkhorst (R) Denise Villalobos (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 1901: Relating to the administration of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund.

This bill amends Texas law governing the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Trust Fund. It establishes staggered six-year terms for council members (with terms expiring February 1 of odd-numbered years) and requires members to recuse themselves from votes if they have financial ties to applicants for funds. The bill also allows the trust company to reallocate funds if counties or municipalities fail to deposit money within two years or formally refuse it. These changes directly affect the council members, local governments receiving opioid abatement funds, and the trust company managing the fund.
Joan Huffman (R) Greg Bonnen (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2448: Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program.

SB 2448 creates a statewide Rural Workforce Development Grant Program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The program provides grants to local entities (including rural school districts, businesses, and nonprofits) to fund job training, career readiness programs, and partnerships with colleges that align with local job market needs. Key provisions include supporting high-wage job recruitment, helping students earn valuable degrees/certifications cost-effectively, and assisting rural communities in aligning education, workforce, and economic goals. The bill directly affects rural Texans by targeting resources to improve employment opportunities and educational outcomes in underserved areas.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates grants for rural school districts and colleges to fund job training and career readiness, supporting educational access and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates grants for rural job training, career programs, and college partnerships to align with job market needs, directly supporting workforce development and employment opportunities.95% confidence
David Spiller (R) Trent Ashby (R) Stan Lambert (R) Kevin Sparks (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SCR 19: Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a Texas Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 19 authorizes the State Preservation Board to approve construction of a replica of the "National Life Monument" (a bronze sculpture depicting a mother with an unborn child in a world-shaped womb) at the Texas State Capitol Complex. The resolution specifies the monument must be placed outside historic Capitol grounds, require private funding, and comply with existing size, design, and procedural rules under Chapter 443 of the Government Code. It directly affects the State Preservation Board, which must follow statutory requirements when reviewing the project. This is a procedural resolution (not a law) that formally enables the monument's placement without creating new legal obligations.
Cody Vasut (R) Caroline Harris Davila (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) Tan Parker (R) · 13 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 2332: Relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety.

SB 2332 requires the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to solely maintain and schedule all aircraft it owns or operates. The bill mandates that DPS must base these aircraft at locations across Texas as needed and stipulates that all pilots operating DPS-owned aircraft must be DPS employees. These provisions clarify DPS's operational control over its aviation assets and eliminate external contractor use for pilot duties. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
Cole Hefner (R) Tan Parker (R)
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