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Note: The latest session OpenStates has indexed for Texas is 87th Legislature (2021) (ended 2021-05-27). More recent activity may exist on the state legislature's site.

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50 shown · 10,000 total this session
  1. SB 281 Relating to the use of hypnotically induced statements in a criminal trial. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Hinojosa Bill Vetoed by the Governor
  2. SB 1 General Appropriations Bill. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Nelson Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  3. HB 3289 Relating to the penalties for a violation of a quarantine or rule to protect pecans or pecan trees from diseases or pests; increasing civil penalties. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: González, Mary (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  4. HB 4509 Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Bonnen (R) Bill Effective immediately
  5. SB 237 Relating to the issuance of a citation for a criminal trespass offense punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Bettencourt (R) Bill Vetoed by the Governor
  6. HB 4374 Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Cyrier Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  7. HB 1518 Relating to the hours for selling alcoholic beverages in certain establishments. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Dutton (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  8. HB 4555 Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Guillen (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  9. SB 1854 Relating to an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest concerning a residence homestead for which the property owner has elected to defer the collection of ad valorem taxes. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Powell Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  10. HB 1758 Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Krause Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  11. HB 4663 Relating to the powers of the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1; authorizing the issuance of bonds. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Martinez (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  12. HB 2219 Relating to the issuance of Texas Mobility Fund obligations. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Canales (D) Bill Effective immediately
  13. HB 547 Relating to authorizing equal opportunity for access by non-enrolled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Frank (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  14. HB 4628 Relating to the creation of the Veale Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: King, Phil (R) Bill Effective immediately
  15. HB 2416 Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees as compensatory damages for certain claims. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  16. HB 1589 Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Davis (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  17. HB 2448 Relating to the verification of the incarceration of an accused person in a criminal case for the purpose of discharging a surety's liability on a bail bond. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Canales (D) Bill Vetoed by the Governor
  18. HB 4667 Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Public Safety to the City of Eagle Pass. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Morales, Eddie (D) Bill Effective immediately
  19. HB 2803 Relating to a commercial landlord's or tenant's remedies regarding certain unlawful activities in a multiunit commercial property. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia (D) Bill Vetoed by the Governor
  20. HB 872 Relating to the disclosure of certain utility customer information. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Bernal (D) Bill Effective immediately
  21. HB 531 Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Walle (D) Bill Effective on 1/1/22
  22. SB 113 Relating to community land trusts. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: West (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  23. HB 3610 Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain public schools and certain requirements of a charter school that receives certain tax exemptions. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  24. SB 248 Relating to the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; requiring occupational permits; imposing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Johnson Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  25. SB 1056 Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response; creating an offense. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Huffman (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  26. HB 1278 Relating to public hearings on homelessness issues held by the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Campos (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  27. HB 1240 Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Coleman Bill Vetoed by the Governor
  28. HB 1069 Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Harris (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  29. HB 1564 Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: González, Mary (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  30. HB 3212 Relating to the inclusion of information relating to street racing in the curriculum of driver education courses and driving safety courses. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Sherman, Sr. Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  31. HB 1407 Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Schaefer Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  32. HB 3433 Relating to prohibited discrimination on the basis of an individual's political affiliation or expression by certain insurers. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Smithee (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  33. SCR 58 Recognizing the Lubbock Christian University women's basketball team for winning a national championship. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Perry (R) Concurrent Resolution Signed by the Governor
  34. SB 1365 Relating to public school organization, accountability, and fiscal management. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Bettencourt (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  35. HB 72 Relating to the power of certain counties to enact certain park use rules; changing a criminal penalty. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Reynolds (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  36. HB 3459 Relating to preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Bonnen (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  37. HB 4669 Relating to the boundaries of the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 70. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Cain (R) Bill Effective immediately
  38. HB 2667 Relating to universal service fund assistance to high cost rural areas and the uniform charge that funds the universal service fund. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Smithee (R) Bill Vetoed by the Governor
  39. HB 2094 Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Martinez (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  40. HB 3121 Relating to a voluntary quality standards certification process for certain private residential psychiatric treatment facilities that provide treatments and services to youth; imposing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Turner, John Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  41. HCR 54 Approving the SNAP settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Meza (D) Concurrent Resolution Signed by the Governor
  42. HB 4652 Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 208; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Metcalf (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  43. HB 3009 Relating to child custody evaluations. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Ramos (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  44. SB 601 Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Perry (R) Bill Effective immediately
  45. HB 3898 Relating to the funding of public retirement systems. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Anchia (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  46. HB 558 Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: White Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  47. HB 3512 Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for certain deceased peace officers. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Canales (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  48. SB 15 Relating to the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I; creating criminal offenses; increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Nichols (R) Bill Effective immediately
  49. HB 4604 Relating to the authority of the Barrett Management District to finance an improvement project or service. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Dutton (D) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
  50. SB 157 Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities. 2021-06-18
    Sponsor: Perry (R) Bill Effective on 9/1/21
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