Texas Bills and Legislation

Urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds.

Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony.

Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Blue and White Day at the State Capitol.

Relating to the amount of a fine and costs discharged by a defendant while confined in jail or engaged in labor.

Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.

Relating to the administration of nonprescription medications to certain public and private school students.

Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities.

Recognizing Laura Rogers for her life saving efforts.

Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Relating to the jurisdiction of the county courts at law in Hidalgo County.

Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.

Relating to an account for construction retainage.

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the terminology used in the Texas Constitution to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent.

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in the exploration for and production and export of oil, gas, and other minerals.

Relating to rates for water or sewer utility service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.

Relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine to certain applicants licensed or educated in a foreign country.

Relating to the waiver of state park entrance, admission, and vehicle entrance fees for certain holders of state parklands passports and their immediate family members.

Relating to providing for a delay in the implementation of certain changes to the assignment of performance ratings under the public school accountability system.

Relating to ad valorem taxation.

Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time.