Texas Bills

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 2143: Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1097 in Montgomery County as the Army Specialist Joey Lenz Memorial Highway.

This bill designates a specific segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1097 in Montgomery County - between Interstate 45 and Lake Conroe Hills Drive - as the "Army Specialist Joey Lenz Memorial Highway." It requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the highway and at appropriate intermediate locations. The bill is purely commemorative and does not alter road maintenance, funding, or transportation policy. It honors Army Specialist Joey Lenz, with no direct impact on public services or regulations.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 22: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property.

HB 22 exempts intangible personal property (such as stocks, bonds, and intellectual property) from Texas property taxes. It removes previous exceptions that required certain intangible assets to be taxed, making all such property fully exempt under the Tax Code. This change directly affects owners of intangible assets and counties that previously collected taxes on these items. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, applying only to tax years beginning after that date.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 3513: Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.

HB 3513 amends Texas law to change the composition and terms of Moore County's Juvenile Board. The board will now include the county judge, the County Court at Law judge, and 3-5 members appointed by the Commissioners Court (previously fixed at six members), with appointed members serving two-year terms expiring December 31 of even-numbered years. The bill also explicitly removes Moore County's Juvenile Board from certain other state code provisions (Sections 152.0002-152.0008) that apply to other counties. This bill took effect September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on May 24, 2025.

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 1089: Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.

HB 1089 creates a dedicated "Gulf Coast Protection Account" within the state's general revenue fund, managed by Texas' General Land Office. The account is funded by gifts, donations, grants, and legislative appropriations. Money from this account can only be spent on projects to fulfill federal project requirements under the 2021 Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study, comply with local Gulf Coast Protection District agreements, or fund specific coastal protection projects along the Texas Gulf Coast. The bill explicitly states these expenditures serve a public purpose and are subject to state audit.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 1244: Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.

HB 1244 allows landowners transferring qualified open-space land to new owners to continue receiving special property tax treatment if the new owner uses the land "materially the same way" as the previous owner, with oversight by the same individuals. It creates a process for new owners to file late applications for this tax classification, accepting them until either the tax delinquency date or one year after the transfer date. The bill applies to land previously classified as open-space under Texas tax law. This change aims to simplify transitions for landowners while maintaining consistent tax treatment for qualifying properties. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 2730: Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person allowed an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead to file a new application or confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption.

HB 2730 requires Texas chief appraisers to follow specific steps before asking homeowners with a homestead tax exemption to reapply or confirm their eligibility. It allows reconfirmation only if the appraiser has reason to believe the homeowner no longer qualifies (e.g., after checking databases like driver’s license records), and must provide written notice explaining the concern. The bill specifically protects homeowners aged 65+ from losing their exemption due to non-filing unless all required steps are followed. This directly affects Texas residents currently receiving homestead tax exemptions on their primary residences. The law took effect immediately upon the governor’s signature on May 24, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 2415: Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway.

HB 2415 designates a specific 2.5-mile segment of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County (between Decker Lane and U.S. Highway 183) as the "Senior Police Officer Lewis 'Andy' Traylor Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the highway and at appropriate intermediate locations along the route. This is a commemorative designation honoring Officer Traylor, with no financial or policy changes to road maintenance or traffic regulations. The law took effect September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on May 24, 2025.

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 1708: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 302 in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.

HB 1708 designates a specific segment of State Highway 302 in Ector County (between Farm-to-Market Road 2019 and the Ector-Winkler County line) as the "Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway" to honor a Texas Highway Patrol officer. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the designated highway segment and at appropriate intermediate locations along the route. This is a commemorative designation with no policy changes or financial impacts beyond the marker installation. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on May 24, 2025.

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 2457: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 in Wilbarger County as the Molly Mullens Mile.

HB 2457 names a specific stretch of U.S. Highway 287 in Wilbarger County as the "Molly Mullens Mile," designating the segment between County Road 111 and County Road 132 East. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of this highway section and at intermediate points. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, simply honoring Molly Mullens through highway signage. The bill was signed into law on May 24, 2025, and takes effect September 1, 2025.

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 2763: Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.

HB 2763 designates a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the "Eduardo 'Eddie' Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility" to honor his service. The bill requires the department to install or update signage reflecting this name only if private funds are donated to cover costs, with those funds deposited into the state highway fund. This is a ceremonial naming resolution with no new policy or funding requirements, directly affecting the physical facility in Starr County.

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 767: Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.

HB 767 designates a specific segment of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the "Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway" to honor Paul P. Mendes. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the highway segment and at appropriate intermediate locations along the route. This is a ceremonial naming resolution with no substantive policy changes or funding impacts. The designation took effect September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on May 24, 2025.

signed · Texas · House May 24, 2025

HB 2198: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 34 in Kaufman County as the Officer Jacob Candanoza Memorial Highway.

HB 2198 designates a specific section of State Highway 34 in Kaufman County (between Kings Creek Drive and North Frances Street) as the "Officer Jacob Candanoza 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 commemorative measure honoring Officer Jacob Candanoza, with no policy changes or affected parties beyond the highway designation. The law became effective September 1, 2025.

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