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All 49,874 Active 2,428 In committee 28,785 Passed 17,440 Signed 5,309 Failed 583

passed · Texas · Senate May 24, 2025

SCR 38: Recognizing the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States.

This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Texas Senate. It declares the Gulf of America's importance to Texas and U.S. economic and security interests, affirms Texas' sovereignty over its 10-mile coastal zone, and expresses support for the Trump Administration's policies on energy independence and state rights. The resolution opposes federal actions that would undermine Texas' control of coastal resources and calls for federal-state collaboration on Gulf resource management. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

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passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1130: Congratulating Gregg Popovich on his retirement as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.

HR 1130 is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) adopted by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Gregg Popovich upon his retirement as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. It formally recognizes his 29-season tenure, during which he led the Spurs to five NBA championships, earned 1,422 wins (all-time NBA record), and pioneered team culture and player development strategies. The resolution highlights his military service, coaching career milestones, community impact, and role as a mentor. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it is solely a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the Texas legislature.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1100: Congratulating the Randolph High School girls' track team on winning the 3A championship at the 2025 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

House Resolution 1100, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, congratulates Randolph High School's girls' track team for winning the 2025 3A UIL Track & Field State Championship. The resolution recognizes their fourth consecutive state title, a team score of 88 points (27 points ahead of second place), and seven event medals earned at the May 1 meet in Austin. It specifically highlights individual achievements, including senior Taylor Nunez setting two 3A meet records and becoming the most decorated athlete in UIL history with 16 gold medals. The resolution extends congratulations to all athletes and coaches and directs that an official copy be presented to the team.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1129: In memory of Diana Destine Sandefer Denman of San Antonio.

This resolution honors Diana Destine Sandefer Denman, a longtime Texas Republican leader and philanthropist who passed away in April 2025. It formally pays tribute to her life, service to Texas Republican politics, and contributions to veterans' causes and community initiatives, extending sympathy to her family. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution on May 23, 2025, to commemorate her legacy. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1255: Congratulating the City of Lubbock on earning the Friendly Texas Certified Community designations for music, film, digital media, and tourism.

This resolution (HR 1255) formally congratulates the City of Lubbock for earning all four "Friendly Texas Certified Community" designations - covering music, film, digital media, and tourism - making it one of the first Texas communities to achieve this full certification. It recognizes Lubbock’s completion of a state program administered by the Texas Film Commission, Texas Music Office, and Travel Texas, which provides resources to support economic growth in these creative industries. The resolution has no policy or legal effect; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Texas House’s recognition and providing Lubbock with an official copy of the resolution.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1257: Honoring the participants in the 2025 Sam Houston State University Austin Internship Program.

This resolution (HR 1257) honors students who participated in Sam Houston State University's 2025 Austin Internship Program (SHAIP). It specifically recognizes interns working in Texas House offices and Governor Abbott's Legislative Affairs Office during the 89th Legislative Session. The resolution formally commends their service and dedication through a symbolic gesture: providing each intern with an official copy of the resolution as a token of appreciation. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy changes or financial impact.

passed · Texas · Senate May 24, 2025

SB 1113: Relating to certain retail sales of motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers by a holder of a converter's license.

SB 1113 exempts converter license holders with a physical presence in counties bordering a river shared with two other states from needing additional licenses to sell converted vehicles and manufactured trailers or semitrailers. It applies only to new vehicles they converted (if the manufacturer transferred the chassis and origin statement) or trailers/semitrailers they built. Under the bill, these sellers are treated as dealers for all dealer-related responsibilities to retail buyers under Texas law. The bill takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote, or September 1, 2025, otherwise.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1101: Congratulating Taylor Nunez of Randolph High School on winning four gold medals at the 2025 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

This resolution (HR 1101) formally congratulates Taylor Nunez, a Randolph High School student-athlete, for winning four gold medals at the 2025 UIL Track & Field State Meet. It highlights her record-breaking performance, including a 16th career gold medal (a perfect 16-for-16 streak), a new long jump record (20'9.5"), and anchoring a record-setting 4x400-meter relay. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution to honor her achievements as the most decorated Texas high school track athlete and extend best wishes for her upcoming collegiate career at Texas A&M. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond expressing official recognition.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1075: Recognizing May 7, 2025, as Keep Texas Beautiful Day at the State Capitol.

This ceremonial resolution (HR 1075) recognizes May 7, 2025, as "Keep Texas Beautiful Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It formally acknowledges the work of Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc., an organization with nearly 300 community affiliates that promotes environmental stewardship through litter prevention, tree planting, and volunteer efforts (including over 100,000 volunteer hours in 2024). The resolution extends a welcome to their delegation for a Capitol event and expresses legislative appreciation for their contributions to Texas communities. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a formal gesture of recognition.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1081: Congratulating Lisa McWashington of Galena Park on graduating as a member of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025.

HR 1081 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, congratulating Lisa McWashington of Galena Park for graduating from the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025. The resolution recognizes her participation in a leadership program that trains adults with developmental disabilities and families to advocate for policy change, including her capstone work on guardianship reform for individuals with addiction and criminal records. This resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the House's recognition of her accomplishment. It directly affects Ms. McWashington as the honoree, not the public or existing laws.

passed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HR 1074: Commending the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its contributions during World War II.

This resolution (HR 1074) commends the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-African American Women's Army Corps unit, for its service during World War II. The battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight," cleared massive mail backlogs for U.S. personnel in England and France in 1944-1945, working around the clock to resolve delays that impacted troop morale. The resolution recognizes their historical significance as the only WAC unit of color deployed overseas and their 2022 Congressional Gold Medal award, without creating new laws or affecting any policies.

passed · Texas · Senate May 24, 2025

SB 3016: Relating to state preemption of municipal and county regulation on land use, structures, businesses, and related activities and municipal boundaries and annexation.

SB 3016 establishes state control over certain local regulations in Texas, preventing cities and counties from enacting rules on land use, business operations, structures, or municipal boundaries that conflict with state law. It allows the Attorney General to sue local governments for violations, with potential consequences including withheld state funds, restrictions on tax rates, and penalties from suspended revenue accounts. The bill explicitly preserves local authority for road maintenance, taxation, home-rule city services, public awareness campaigns, and revising ordinances that violate the law. It aims to create statewide regulatory consistency, citing concerns about conflicting local rules creating a "patchwork" of regulations. The law does not affect general tax authority or prohibit municipalities from providing services authorized by existing statutes.