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signed · Texas · House May 29, 2025

HB 3698: Relating to participation in reemployment services as a condition of eligibility for unemployment benefits.

HB 3698 requires unemployed Texans who are determined by the unemployment agency to be at risk of exhausting regular benefits to participate in reemployment services (like job search assistance) as a condition for receiving unemployment benefits. It applies to individuals identified through the agency’s profiling system as needing such services to secure new employment. Exceptions exist if the person has already completed services or has a valid reason (e.g., medical issue) for not participating. The law aims to improve employment outcomes, strengthen benefit program integrity, and align with federal workforce goals, effective September 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRequires participation in reemployment services as condition for unemployment benefits, restricting access to benefits and imposing obligations on recipients.90% confidence
Hubert Vo (D) Carol Alvarado (D)
signed · Texas · House May 29, 2025

HB 1535: Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

HB 1535 amends the governance structure of the Trinity River Authority of Texas, a water management agency. It specifies that the Authority will undergo Sunset Review every 12 years starting in 2025 (instead of being subject to abolition) and adjusts the board composition to 25 directors appointed by the Governor from specific Texas counties and an "Area-at-Large." The bill also clarifies grounds for removing board members, though the exact criteria aren't detailed in the provided text. This law directly affects the Authority's 25-member board and the Texas counties represented on it, with changes taking effect September 1, 2025.
Stan Kitzman (R) Tan Parker (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1227: Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.

SB 1227 removes the standard registration fee for certain military specialty license plates in Texas. It specifically exempts plates issued under Sections 504.308, 504.310(b), 504.315 (excluding subsections (c) and (q)), and 504.319 from the usual registration fee requirement. This directly affects Texas military personnel and veterans applying for these designated specialty plates. The change takes effect September 1, 2025, and eliminates an additional fee for these plates without altering other existing fee structures.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves registration fee for military specialty plates, providing financial relief and recognition for veterans as explicitly stated in the bill's exemption of veteran-related plates.95% confidence
Ray Lopez (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1351: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.

SB 1351 designates a specific stretch of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County (between Farm-to-Market Road 493 and Farm-to-Market Road 88) as the "U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of this highway segment and at intermediate points along the route. This is a ceremonial designation with no new funding or policy changes - only the addition of commemorative signage honoring the late Border Patrol agent. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, and takes effect September 1, 2025.
Chuy Hinojosa (D) Adam Hinojosa (R) Mando Martinez (D)
signed · Texas · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1173: Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.

SB 1173 reduces the threshold requiring competitive procurement for Texas school districts, municipalities, and counties from $100,000 to $50,000 for most contracts. It applies to purchases of goods and services (excluding produce/fuel for schools and sole-supplier items), mandating methods like competitive bidding, sealed proposals, or reverse auctions. The bill clarifies that purchases from a single supplier aren’t subject to these rules and prohibits splitting contracts to avoid the threshold. This procedural change affects all local government spending above $50,000, effective September 1, 2025.
David Spiller (R) Charles Perry (R) Brooks Landgraf (R) Terri Leo-Wilson (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House May 29, 2025

HB 1188: Relating to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual and developmental disability authority to the parents or guardians of certain special education students.

HB 1188, the Caytlin Handley Act, requires Texas school districts to provide parents or guardians of students with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays with information about local disability authority services during their first individualized education program (IEP) meeting. The bill mandates that schools share details about public benefits and waiver programs (like Section 1915(c) services under federal law) offered by the county disability authority. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission must develop and distribute clear informational materials to schools for this purpose. This law took effect immediately on May 29, 2025, applying to the 2025-2026 school year.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates schools to provide disability service info during IEP meetings, enhancing access to support for special education students.95% confidence
Toni Rose (D) Christian Manuel (D) James Frank (R) Ben Bumgarner (R) Judith Zaffirini (D) · 14 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House May 29, 2025

HB 4739: Relating to the elimination of the requirement that a portion of certain retail charge agreement delinquency fees be remitted to the comptroller.

HB 4739 eliminates a requirement that retail businesses remit a portion of late fees from certain customer credit agreements to the state comptroller. The bill repeals Section 345.157(d) of the Texas Finance Code, directly affecting retailers that offer charge agreements (like store credit cards) where customers fall behind on payments. This change removes the obligation for these businesses to send a specific share of delinquency fees to the state treasury. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not impact taxes owed before that date.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves state revenue source by eliminating requirement for retailers to remit delinquency fees to comptroller, reducing treasury income.95% confidence
Charlie Geren (R) Charles Schwertner (R)
signed · Texas · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1018: Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.

SB 1018 changes how Texas distributes revenue from state traffic fines collected by the comptroller. It shifts the allocation from 70% to the general revenue fund and 30% to trauma/emergency medical services (previously 70/30) to a 50/50 split. The bill also sets a $250 million annual cap for the general fund portion; any excess revenue must go to the Texas mobility fund. This applies only to fines collected on or after September 1, 2025, and directly affects state budget allocations for emergency services and transportation infrastructure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases trauma services funding from 30% to 50% of traffic fine revenue while capping general fund allocation, directly advancing public service funding within budget management.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases allocation to emergency medical services from 30% to 50% of traffic fine revenue, directly funding trauma/emergency healthcare programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Texas mobility fund from excess traffic fine revenue, explicitly earmarking funds for transportation infrastructure per bill's allocation mechanism.95% confidence
Joan Huffman (R) Greg Bonnen (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 992: Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services.

SB 992 requires the Texas Attorney General to approve or deny state agency contracts for outside legal services within 25 days of receipt. If denied, the Attorney General must provide a written explanation of the reason. State agencies affected by this rule must submit contracts to the Attorney General for review, and if approval is denied, they may select alternative legal counsel subject to the Attorney General’s subsequent approval. The law applies only to contracts submitted on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.
Robert Nichols (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Texas · House May 29, 2025

HB 2027: Relating to the authority of the Brazoria County Commissioners Court to execute tax abatement agreements for property within the Port Freeport district.

HB 2027 allows Brazoria County's Commissioners Court to create "reinvestment zones" within the Port Freeport district and negotiate tax exemptions for specific properties. It directly affects property owners, leaseholders, and businesses with improvements on tax-exempt real property or district-owned land in that zone. The bill enables the county to reduce or eliminate property taxes on leasehold interests, tangible personal property, or improvements by entering formal agreements under Chapter 312 of the Tax Code. This provides a mechanism for targeted tax relief to encourage development and investment in the Port Freeport area.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEnables tax exemptions reducing county revenue, directly limiting tax collection authority under County Taxation subject (I0780).95% confidence
Joan Huffman (R) Cody Vasut (R) Jeff Barry (R)
signed · Texas · House May 29, 2025

HB 3700: Relating to the prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission or by the commission's contractors or grantees.

HB 3700 requires the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to establish procedures, detection systems, and reporting mechanisms to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in programs it administers, contracts out, or funds through grants. The bill mandates the TWC to create a public website for reporting and allow anonymous reports from employees, and to submit an annual report to the legislature by September 1 each year detailing received reports, investigation findings, and actions taken. It also prohibits the TWC from retaliating against employees who report in good faith. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, with the first report due September 1, 2026.
Giovanni Capriglione (R) Hubert Vo (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Texas · House May 29, 2025

HB 3474: Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems.

HB 3474 requires Texas public retirement systems with assets over $30 million to conduct regular evaluations of their investment practices and performance. Systems with assets of $100 million or more must evaluate every three years, while those with $30-$100 million in assets must evaluate every six years, unless pension liabilities reach $100 million during the cycle. The bill mandates that independent firms complete these evaluations and submit draft reports to the retirement systems for review, followed by final reports including any system responses. The law, signed by the Governor and effective September 1, 2025, applies to all qualifying public retirement systems in Texas.
Joan Huffman (R) Stan Lambert (R) Mihaela Pleșa (D) Ben Bumgarner (R)
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