Texas Bills and Legislation

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.

Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Relating to the operability of first responder and public safety communication services used in responding to natural disasters or other emergencies on the Capitol grounds.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a priority groundwater management area and is not irrigated.

Relating to the date and requirements regarding an election to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds or other debt obligations payable from ad valorem taxes or to approve an increase in an ad valorem tax rate.

Relating to the authority of the legislature or a state court to declare certain federal actions to be unconstitutional federal actions, including the effect and enforcement of such a declaration.

Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a priority groundwater management area and is not irrigated.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote to authorize a political subdivision to issue general obligation bonds or other debt obligations payable from ad valorem taxes.

Congratulating Harlandale ISD superintendent Gerardo Soto on being named the 2025 ESC Region 20 Superintendent of the Year.

Relating to the prosecution of certain election offenses.

Relating to the provision of an abortion-inducing drug.

Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.

Relating to the vote required to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds by a political subdivision.

Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.

Relating to a defense to prosecution for the possession of certain consumable hemp products containing a controlled substance or marihuana.

Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties.

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.

Relating to a prohibition on the guarantee of public school bonds.

Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in state and local appropriations with the return of over-collected taxpayer money by reducing taxes.

Relating to municipal and county ad valorem tax relief.

Congratulating Don Sparks of Midland on receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award from the Independent Petroleum Association of America.

Relating to the requirements regarding an election to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds or to approve an increase in an ad valorem tax rate.