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SB 8·Enacted·Sep 22, 2025
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
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SB 12·Enacted·Sep 19, 2025
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
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SB 5·Enacted·Sep 18, 2025
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
Effective immediately
HB 7·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
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HCR 2·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
In memory of the victims of the July 2025 Hill Country floods.
Signed by the Governor
HB 192·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
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HB 20·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
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HCR 4·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Congratulating Rickey and Anne Lowe of Horseshoe Bay on their 47th wedding anniversary.
Signed by the Governor
HB 25·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
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HCR 8·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Signed by the Governor
HB 8·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to pub...
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HCR 5·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Congratulating Don Sparks of Midland on receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award from the Independent Petroleum Association of America.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 6·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Congratulating the Senior Life Midland Meals on Wheels program on delivering its five millionth meal.
Signed by the Governor
SB 16·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
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HCR 13·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.
Signed by the Governor
HB 26·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
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SB 18·Vetoed·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 18·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.
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HCR 7·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
In memory of Richard Augustus Hewitt of San Antonio.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 3·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Commemorating the dedication of the Children's Emergency Relief International George M. Cowden Building in Austin.
Signed by the Governor
HB 16·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
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SB 11·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
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HCR 14·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Congratulating Lori Rickert on her retirement as presiding judge for Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4 and Probate Court.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 20·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Ann's Catholic School in Midland.
Signed by the Governor
SB 14·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Effective on 1/1/26
HCR 16·Signed into Law·Sep 17, 2025
Congratulating Barbara Jean Bolden Yarbrough of Midland on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Signed by the Governor
SB 54·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.
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HB 23·Enacted·Sep 17, 2025
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.
Effective on 1/1/26
HB 4·Enacted·Sep 5, 2025
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.
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SB 1·Enacted·Sep 5, 2025
Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Effective immediately
SB 3·Enacted·Sep 5, 2025
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Effective immediately
HB 1·Enacted·Sep 5, 2025
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Effective immediately
SR 66·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of William Bernard "Bill" Collins Jr. of Gilmer.
Reported enrolled
SR 19·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs.
Reported enrolled
SR 67·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of Timothy Jack Frost of Rhonesboro.
Reported enrolled
SR 58·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association for their planning of Washington's birthday celebration in Laredo.
Reported enrolled
SR 14·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of David Max Fowler of Sulphur Springs.
Reported enrolled
SR 63·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of Barbara Wilkison Bell of Longview.
Reported enrolled
SR 68·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of Bonnalee Pell Asbury of Longview.
Reported enrolled
SR 5·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Amending the Permanent Rules of the Senate, 89th Legislature.
Reported enrolled
SR 42·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing Emily Krupa for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Senator Brent Hagenbuch.
Reported enrolled
SR 54·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing Children's Emergency Relief International on the occasion of its ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication of the George M. Cowden Building.
Reported enrolled
SR 34·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing Lawson Spivey for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Senator Brent A. Hagenbuch.
Reported enrolled
SR 20·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing Mari Santos for being named 2025 Class 5A Dean Weese Outstanding Coach.
Reported enrolled
SR 65·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of Patricia Ann Burks of Longview.
Reported enrolled
SR 32·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing the 2025 Wild West Festival BBQ Cook-Off.
Reported enrolled
SR 56·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of Ronald Edward Dugger.
Reported enrolled
SR 47·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
In memory of Mildred Fay Jefferson.
Reported enrolled
SR 38·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing Sarah Hammond for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Senator Brent A. Hagenbuch.
Reported enrolled
SR 69·Adopted·Sep 4, 2025
Recognizing Gary Pat and Barbara Hays on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.
Reported enrolled
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