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M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Jon Fortune, Deputy City Manager FROM: Carrie Rogers, Intergovernmental Relations Officer DATE: June 24, 2025 SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Relations Office – State Legislative Update Veto Period Ends for 89th Texas Legislature & Special Session Called Governor Abbott's veto period concluded on Sunday, June 22, 2025, marking the final stage in the legislative process for the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature. This memorandum follows up on our June 3, 2025, update and provides a summary of key legislation signed into law that has implications for the City of Austin. The Intergovernmental Relations Office (IGRO) is now coordinating with the Law Department and City departments to begin implementation planning and compliance review. A City Council briefing will be scheduled in July to discuss the outcomes and next steps. Governor Abbott has called a special session to begin July 21, 2025. The session was triggered by six vetoed bills that he would like to see worked on. These include: • SB 3 – Would ban the sale of hemp-derived THC products in Texas. • SB 648 – Relates to recording requirements for certain real property instruments. • SB 1253 – Relates to impact and production fees for water projects and regulation of certain wells. • SB 1278 – Provides an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of human trafficking. • SB 1758 – Addresses environmental standards for cement kilns near semiconductor facilities. • SB 2878 – Relates to administrative operations and judicial proceedings within the state judiciary. The Governor has described this as an “initial” call, and additional items may be added. Notably, redistricting was not included in the proclamation despite national attention. Under the Texas Constitution, lawmakers may file bills on any topic during a special session, but only those within the Governor’s call can advance unless he expands it. You can access his full announcement here. PAGE: DATE: SUBJECT: 2 of 5 June 24, 2025 IGR / Veto Period Ends for 89th Texas Legislature & Special Session Called The following update includes key bills signed or allowed to become law without the governor’s signature. This update is based on information currently available. A complete list is attached. Local Government Preemption • SB 412 by Senator Middleton is effective September 1, 2025. The bill amends the Texas Penal Code to remove the affirmative defense for individuals – such as educators, librarians, or parents – who distribute or display material deemed "harmful to minors" under the justification of having a scientific, educational, governmental, or similar purpose. Finance • SB 1453 by Senator Bettencourt is effective January 1, 2026. SB 1453 would limit the current debt portion of the tax rate calculation to the "minimum" dollar amount required to be expended to meet debt obligations. • SB 1883 by Senator Bettencourt is effective September 1, 2025. The bill requires an independent financial audit before increasing or adopting a new impact fee and prohibits a city from increasing an impact fee within three years of the first date it was adopted or last increased. • HB 30 by Representative Troxclair is effective January 1, 2026. The bill repeals the provision authorizing cities to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate without holding an election in the year following the year in which a disaster occurs and modifies the voter-approval rate in disaster areas. Open Meetings • HB 1522 by Representative Gerdes is effective September 1, 2025. The bill revises the Texas Open Meetings Act by increasing the notice posting requirement to at least three business days instead of the current 72-hour requirement for all open meetings. It also provides additional requirements for the notice of a meeting at which the budget will be discussed or adopted, including a copy of the proposed budget and a taxpayer impact statement. Video Streaming Services and City Franchise • SB 924 by Senator Hancock is effective September 1, 2025. The bill excludes “video services,” such as Disney, Hulu, and Netflix, from paying local franchise fees going forward. SB 924 does not change how the law applies to any compensation owed for services provided before September 1, 2025. Specifically, if a company was already in litigation over this issue as of January 1, 2025, the new law does not retroactively affect their obligations or the City’s claims for pre-September 2025 services. Film Incentives • SB 22 by Senator Huffman is effective September 1, 2025, except for Sections 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, and 3.04, which are effective September 1, 2035. SB 22 sets out provisions related to the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program and the establishment and funding of the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund. 2 PAGE: DATE: SUBJECT: 3 of 5 June 24, 2025 IGR / Veto Period Ends for 89th Texas Legislature & Special Session Called Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund (AFRF) Reform • HB 2802 by Representative Bucy is effective September 1, 2025. HB 2802 was the agreed- upon vehicle for reforms to the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund pension. These reforms establish an actuarially determined contribution with risk-sharing provisions for the City and firefighters. The bill also creates a new benefit tier for new firefighters hired on or after January 1, 2026. Austin Firefighters Collective Bargaining • SB 777 by Senator Hughes is effective September 1, 2025. The bill was filed in response to a Texas Supreme Court decision that invalidated a Houston charter provision affecting pay for Houston firefighters. This decision also had the likely effect of invalidating other charter provisions relating to collective bargaining, including the impasse resolution procedure in Austin City Charter Art. IX, Sec. 7 that was overwhelmingly approved by Austin voters. The City and the Austin Firefighters Association reached a compromise to create a statutory carve-out for Austin that preserves the existing Austin Charter impasse resolution procedure and its financial guardrails by including it in Chapter 174. Housing, Land Use and Permitting • SB 15 by Senator Bettencourt is effective September 1, 2025. The bill requires a city to allow 3,000 square foot lots on unplatted land of five or more acres. • SB 840 by Senator Hughes is effective September 1, 2025. The bill allows residential by right in non-residential base zones. • HB 21 by Representative Gates is effective immediately. HB 21 creates additional requirements for housing finance corporations, including limits on area of operation, stricter income limits, and annual auditing – non-compliant developments lose tax-exemption for that year. • HB 24 by Representative Orr is effective September 1, 2025. The bill changes the notice and protest rights for large-scale rezonings, establishes the protest rights for adjacent property owners in certain circumstances, adds a presumption of validity for certain types of zoning cases after 60 days, and establishes a requirement to post a sign as part of the notice provisions. • HB 2464 by Representative Hefner is effective immediately. The bill limits city authority to regulate no-impact home-based businesses and imposes restrictions on city regulation of other home-based businesses (but does not apply to short-term rentals). Disannexation • SB 1844 by Senator Paxton is effective September 1, 2025. The bill allows property owners to disannex from a city if the property is located adjacent to a navigable waterway, the property was not annexed between 2017 and 2019, and most of the properties in the area do not receive water and wastewater service from a city. A city must disannex the area within 60 days upon 3 PAGE: DATE: SUBJECT: 4 of 5 June 24, 2025 IGR / Veto Period Ends for 89th Texas Legislature & Special Session Called receipt of a valid petition. However, upon disannexation, a city will not be required to refund taxes or fees. Extra-territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) • HB 2512 by Representative Geren is effective September 1, 2025. The bill limits the areas that can be released from the ETJ of certain Texas cities. While most of the bill is bracketed to only apply to Fort Worth, the bill also addresses some of the issues cities have experienced implementing SB 2038 (88th Legislative Session). As finally passed, the bill adds provisions related to releasing from an ETJ by an election. Specifically, it requires the City to provide notice when the City receives a petition, it limits election petitions to those property owners who reside in the area that is proposed to be released and allows property owners to opt out of being released from the ETJ. Homelessness • SB 617 by Senator Schwertner is effective September 1, 2025. The bill requires municipalities individuals experiencing to conduct public hearings when providing housing homelessness. for Electric Utilities • SB 6 by Senator Phil King is effective immediately. The bill establishes interconnection standards for large loads such as data centers. It aims to validate load forecasting, give the connecting utility financial assurance, address cost allocation and require large loads to curtail during ERCOT emergency load shed. • SB 1202 by Senator King is effective September 1, 2025. The bill allows qualified third parties to inspect home backup power systems without requiring city approval and mandates that city permits for such systems must be processed within three business days after notice of the inspection is received. The bill includes an exemption for a municipal electric utility to enforce tariff, interconnection and service policies. • SB 1252 by Chairman Schwertner is effective September 1, 2025. The bill prohibits regulation and inspection of residential back up generation but includes an exemption for a municipal electric utility to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy back up system within the utility’s service area. • SB 1789 by Chairman Schwertner is effective September 1, 2025. The bill establishes structural integrity standards for all electric utility transmission and distribution poles. The Public Utility Commission will establish these standards, and the utility must submit its plan annually. The plan requires inspection, maintenance, remediation and replacement of poles on a timeline established by the commission. • HB 144 by Representative Ken King is effective immediately. The bill would require all electric utilities to submit a report to the Public Utility Commission for approval, regarding the management and inspection of its distribution system. • HB 145 by Representative Ken King is effective immediately. The bill will require all electric utilities to file a wildfire management plan with the Public Utility Commission, which includes 4 PAGE: DATE: SUBJECT: 5 of 5 June 24, 2025 IGR / Veto Period Ends for 89th Texas Legislature & Special Session Called operations and procedures, vegetation management and de-energization plans and, if it is approved, it can be used as evidence to mitigate liability. Sister Cities • HB 128 by Representative Orr is effective September 1, 2025. The bill requires the withdrawal from sister city agreements with cities in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The impact for the City of Austin will be the withdrawal from a Sister City agreement with Xishuangbanna, China, which started 28 years ago. Appropriations / Pass-Through Funding • SB 1 is effective September 1, 2025. It includes various federal formula funding that passes through state agencies. In addition, $1 million has been appropriated for Springwood Park in the City of Austin, Williamson County. The IGR Grants Division will work with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through the appropriate grant set-up, compliance and reporting process. All unexpended and unobligated balances remaining as of September 1, 2025, that were appropriated in 2023 from the Economic Stabilization Fund to the Health and Human Services Commission will carry over to finish construction of a 240-bed replacement campus of the Austin State Hospital. The UT Austin Dell Medical School is slated to receive $67,217,313 over the 2026-2027 biennium. The Capitol Complex North project is expected to continue, with funding from the Texas Facilities Commission. • SB 7 by Senator Perry is effective September 1, 2025, except Section 1.06 and Sections 15.153(f) and 15.505(c) and (d). Water Code effective on adoption of HJR 7 on November 4, 2025. The bill establishes the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee to oversee the Water Fund and revises the eligible uses of the New Water Supply for Texas Fund. Important Dates Ahead The legislative team is coordinating with the Law Department to conduct a comprehensive action plan with departments to incorporate expected changes in law impacting city operations. We will provide a post-session briefing to the City Council in July. Should you have any questions, please contact me at carrie.rogers@austintexas.gov or 512.923.7577. cc: T.C. Broadnax, City Manager Erika Brady, City Clerk Corrie Stokes, City Auditor Mary Jane Grubb, Municipal Court Clerk Judge Sherry Statman, Municipal Court CMO Executive Team Department Directors Intergovernmental Relations Office 5 Office of Intergovernmental Relations / 89th Texas Legislature Passed Legislation: Regular Session As of June 24, 2025 In total, 337 bills tracked by IGRO were passed into law and 7 bills were vetoed. • • This document highlights major bills this session. You can find a list of all passed legislation tracked by IGRO in the “All Passed Tracked Legislation” document also attached to this memorandum. • Please note that this continues to be a working document and the Law Department and other City Departments are still working to determine the final impact that passed legislation will have on the City. PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 LAND USE & HOUSING ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AND DISANNEXATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 WATER, ENERGY, CLIMATE, & ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 FINANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 REGULATIONS / PREEMPTION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 OPEN MEETINGS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 PERMITTING / IMPACT FEES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 HOMELESSNESS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 PUBLIC HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 QUALITY OF LIFE, ARTS AND CULTURE .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 LOBBYING ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 ODDS AND ENDS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 1 of 15 Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Austin Police Department, Office of Medical Director, EMS 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Summary Provides for the creation of a template for use by a local law enforcement agency or emergency medical services provider in evaluating and reporting on the agency’s or provider’s response to an active shooter incident at a primary or secondary school facility and for training and reporting related to responses to incidents. . Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund Pension Reform HB 2802 by Representative Bucy was the agreed-upon vehicle for reforms to the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund (AFRF) pension. These reforms establish an actuarially determined contribution with risk-sharing provisions for the City and firefighters. The bill also creates a new benefit tier for new firefighters hired on or after January 1, 2026. Public Safety Bill HB 33 HB 2802 HB 3053 SB 777 Mandates that Firearm Buyback programs are prohibited. A municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other measure in which the municipality participate in a program that purchases firearms. Austin Firefighters Association Collective Bargaining. Amends the Local Government Code to allow municipalities to resolve collective bargaining impasses with firefighters through existing charter provisions or agreements. Mandates binding interest arbitration via a three-member panel considering factors like comparable compensation and municipal finances. 9/1/25 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Filed Without Signature Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 2 of 15 Austin Fire Department, Financial Services, Labor Relations As soon as practicable after September 1, 2025, the governing body of a municipality subject to Chapter 183 (S.B. 598), Acts of the 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975 (Article 6243e.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), shall appoint a member to the board of trustees under Section 2.02(a)(4), Chapter 183 (S.B. 598), Acts of the 64th Legislature, Regular Session, 1975 (Article 6243e.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), as added by this Act, to serve a term beginning 1/1/26. Austin Police Department, Office of Police Oversight Although the bill does not directly impact Austin ordinances, it indirectly impacts Resolution 20220616-086. Labor, Law, Austin Fire Department, Financial Services SB 777 by Senator Hughes and HB 3171 by Representative Lujan were identical bills filed in response to a Texas Supreme Court decision that invalidated a Houston charter provision affecting pay for Houston firefighters. This decision also had the likely effect of invalidating other charter provisions relating to collective bargaining, including the impasse resolution procedure in Austin City Charter Art. IX, Sec. 7 that was overwhelmingly approved by Austin voters. Bill Summary Effective Date Status Department / Ordinance Impact As originally filed, these bills created significant uncertainty for cities with collective bargaining under Texas Local Gov’t Code Chapter 174, since they allowed municipal charters or collective bargaining agreements to supersede the impasse resolution standards in the law and did not include any kind of financial guardrails. Austin has adopted Chapter 174 for its firefighters. The City and the Austin Firefighters Association reached a compromise to create a statutory carve-out for Austin that preserves the existing Austin Charter impasse resolution procedure and its financial guardrails by including it in Chapter 174. SB 777, as amended and agreed between the City and the AFA, has been forwarded to the Governor. Land Use & Housing Bill HB 21 HB 24 (Companion to SB 844) HB 2464 Summary Reforms housing finance corporations (HFCs) by restricting their operations to their sponsoring jurisdictions unless approved by affected local governments. Creates additional requirements for housing finance corporations, including limits on area of operation, stricter income limits, and annual auditing -- non-compliant developments lose tax- exemption for that year. Changes the notice and protest rights associated with larger-scale rezonings. It also changes the protest rights for adjacent property owners. Effective Date Effective Immediately Status Signed by the Governor Housing Department / Ordinance Impact 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Law, Watershed Protection, Development Services, Planning Limits the City’s authority to regulate no-impact home- based businesses (a/k/a home occupations). The bill does not limit the City’s authority to regulate short-term rentals. Effective Immediately Signed by the Governor Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 3 of 15 This will require amendments to the Land Development Code. Law, Development Services This bill will likely require amendments to the Land Development Code. Bill HB 4506 SB 15 SB 840 SB 2477 SB 2835 Summary Effective Date Status Department / Ordinance Impact Authorizes municipalities to send electronic notice for zoning cases if a person requests electronic notice. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Law, Watershed Protection, Development Services, Planning Establishes size and density requirements for residential lots that are zoned single-family, at least five acres and unplatted. Requires cities to allow residential uses on property that is zoned for commercial uses and requires cities to allow a property owner to convert existing commercial buildings into residential property. Requires cities to allow a property owner to convert their existing office building into a residential building. Limits impact fees on these redevelopments. Authorizes municipalities to permit certain mid-rise apartment buildings (up to six stories and four units per floor) to have a single stairway, provided they meet fire safety standards, including two-hour fire-rated stair enclosures, automatic sprinklers, and emergency egress protocols. 9/1/25 9/1/25 9/1/25 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Filed Without Signature This bill will require amendments to City Code and may need to ok technology expenditures. Law, Watershed Protection, Development Services, Planning This bill will likely require amendments to City Code. Law, Watershed Protection, Development Services, Planning, Housing This bill gives residential by right in base zones that allow commercial, office, retail, and warehouse. It also gives residential by right as part of a conversion of an existing commercial building. Austin Water’s impact fees are affected. Potential impact to Austin airport overlay and density bonus programs. Development Services, Planning, Austin Water Development Services, Planning, Austin Fire This bill may require changes to the Building Code if the recent changes to the Building Code are less restrictive than state law. Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 4 of 15 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Disannexation Bill HB 2512 Summary Limits the ability of property owners to petition for release from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and addresses some issues that arose from implementing SB 2038 (88th Legislative Session). Some provisions of the bill were amended in the Senate to only apply to the Fort Worth area. Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Filed Without Signature Department / Ordinance Impact Austin Water, Planning, Watershed Protection Department, City Clerk Filed in response to SB 2038 from the 88th Session, HB 2512 provides • Petition to Release from extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ): A resident may only file a petition for release of an area from ETJ if the resident resides in the area, if a city receives a petition for release, the city must provide notice of the petition to the residents and landowners of the area described by the petition not later than the seventh business day after the date of receipt; • Election to Release from ETJ: Before an area is released from a city’s ETJ by election, a landowner in the area to be released must be provided the opportunity to have their property remain within the city’s ETJ. • A city’s written consent is not required to reduce the city’s ETJ as necessary to comply with release by petition or election. Austin Water, Development Services Department, Housing, Planning, Parks and Recreation Department, Transportation Public Works, Watershed Protection Department This bill allows properties who have been part of the City before 2017 to disannex for the failure to provide water and wastewater services. SB 1844 (Companion HB 2494) Expands property owners' ability to petition for disannexation from municipalities that do not provide water and wastewater and are adjacent to a navigable water way. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 5 of 15 Economic Development / International Affairs Bill HB 128 Summary Mandates that Texas governmental entities must withdraw from any sister-city agreements with China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia by October 1, 2025. Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Sent to Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Economic Development, Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment The impact for the City of Austin will be the withdrawal from a Sister City agreement with Xishuangbanna, China, which started 28 years ago. Water, Energy, Climate, & Environment Bill HB 14 Summary Creates incentive program for new nuclear energy and provides training for workforce. Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Austin Energy HB 29 HB 144 HB 145 HB 517 Requires a water loss audit validation for large cities Requires an electric utility to file a distribution maintenance plan with the Public Utility Commission and update maintenance, repair and remediation efforts. Effective Immediately 5/29/25 Effective Immediately 6/20/25 Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Requires an electric utility to file a wildfire mitigation plan with the Public Utility Commission and gives some liability protection if that plan is approved. Effective Immediately 6/20/25 Signed by the Governor Restricts property owners' association from imposing fines for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Will provide incentives for new nuclear and workforce training if Austin Energy decides to build new nuclear Austin Water Will require Austin Water to conduct an annual validation of our water loss audit. Austin Energy Requires a rulemaking at the Public Utility Commission as well as filing and updating at the Commission. Austin Energy Requires Austin Energy to submit a wildfire mitigation plan to the Public Utility Commission Austin Water Will not require Austin Water action but will have positive conservation impacts. The bill restricts property owners’ associations from imposing fines on homeowners for discolored vegetation during a prescribed residential Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 6 of 15 Bill HB 1606 HB 3824 HJR 7 SB 6 Summary Effective Date Status Requires Disclosure of how to request vegetation management. 9/1/25 HB 1991 HB 3228 Requires water and electric rates and fees to be posted on both city and department website and update within 30 days with any change. Requires wind and solar developers to include recycling requirements in their agreements with landowners 9/1/25 9/1/25 HB 3809 Ensures that agreements with landowners require battery removal and clean up provisions in lease contracts. 9/1/25 9/1/25 Requires state fire marshal to adopt safety and testing standards for utility scale batteries and owner of utility scale battery required to offer training to first responders beginning in January 1, 2027 Constitutional amendment for dedicated water infrastructure funding. Election Date 11/4/25 Passed with 2/3 and Filed with Secretary of State Enabling Legislation: SB 7 Establishes interconnection standards for large loads, addresses load verification and cost allocation and provides financial securities to interconnecting utilities. Effective Immediately 6/20/25 Signed by the Governor Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 7 of 15 Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact watering restriction while the watering restriction is in place and for at least 30 days after the restriction has been lifted. Austin Energy Requires Austin Energy to post information on how customers can request vegetation management on its webpage. Austin Water and Austin Energy – will need to coordinate rate and fee updates on City of Austin website and Austin Water and Austin Energy Austin Energy Impact will be included through contractual agreements with renewable facilities Austin Energy Any additional costs would be reflected in contract arrangements with utility scale battery companies. Austin Energy Requires any owner of utility scale battery system to offer fire safety training to first responders. Austin Water, Watershed Protection May provide funding for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Austin Energy This bill will provide more certainty to Austin Energy infrastructure planning to accommodate new data centers or other large loads. Bill SB 7 Omnibus major statewide water infrastructure funding. Summary Enabling Legislation for HJR 7. SB 75 Establishes the Grid Security Commission to enhance the electric grid and municipalities from electromagnetic pulses, terrorist attacks and severe weather Effective Date 9/1/25 except for Section 1.06 and Sections 15.153(f) and 15.505(c) and (d), Water Code effective on adoption of HJR 7 on November 4, 2025. 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Austin Water, Watershed Protection May provide funding for water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects. Signed by the Governor Austin Energy SB 480 Allows local governments to contract with other governments for water resource research. Effective Immediately Signed by the Governor SB 482 Increases penalty from a class A misdemeanor to a third-degree felony for harassment of utility workers. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor No direct impact. New Commission will provide legislative recommendations but Legislature would have to implement any new requirements. Austin Water The bill is permissive and could encourage collaboration between entities. Austin Water, Austin Energy- Enhances penalties and should decrease violence or threats to utility workers providing restoration services to the community. SB 616 Allows City of Georgetown and Medina County Aquifer Storage and Recovery projects that transect the Edwards Aquifer. SB 1036 Establishes customer protections and licensing requirements for solar sales people and installers. Effective Immediately 5/24/25 9/1/25 except Sections 1806.101 and 1806.102, and Subchapter E, Signed by the Governor Austin Water Sent to the Governor No direct impact but sets a positive precedent for ASR in the region Austin Energy- This will help protect customers buying solar panels from unscrupulous operators. Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 8 of 15 Bill Summary SB 1202 Provides for third party review of installation of residential back up generation. Effective Date Chapter 1806, Occupations Code effective 9/1/26. 9/1/25 Status Department / Ordinance Impact Sent to Governor Austin Energy, Development Services, Austin Fire Department. Includes exemption allowing municipal electric utility to review and inspect. SB 1252 Prohibits regulation and inspection of residential back up generation. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Austin Energy, Development Services, Austin Fire Department. Includes exemption for municipal electric utility. SB 1253 Requires impact fee credits to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. N/A VETOED Austin Water SB 1261 Changes Texas Water Development Board financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor SB 1566 Allows utility providers to connect services (e.g., water, sewer, electricity) to properties removed from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) under SB 2038 (2023), provided the provider holds a certificate of convenience and necessity. Effective Immediately 6/20/25 Signed by the Governor Requires the City to develop a program to provide certain impact fee credits Austin Water Allows Austin Water to potentially finance certain large projects with 50-year loan terms Austin Water This is related to SB 2038 from last session (ETJ release). The bill seeks to eliminate confusion for residents and property owners seeking utility connections in areas formerly within a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by providing for an exception to that prohibition for properties within an area removed from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 9 of 15 Bill SB 1697 SB 1789 SB 2148 Summary Requires the Public Utility Commission to develop a customer information guide for residential solar and post to electric utility website Establishes transmission and distribution system resiliency standards and requires submission of annual report to the Public Utility Commission and allows for administrative penalties. Requires the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT to conduct biannual simulated or tabletop load shedding exercises with electric providers. SB 2204 Makes changes to Texas Water Development Board grant funding and contract management. Effective Date 9/1/25 9/1/25 Effective Immediately 6/20/25 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor SB 2268 SB 2321 SB 2662 Clarifies that the Texas Energy Fund allows municipally owned electric utilities are eligible and appropriates $5B. Directs the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to exercise enforcement discretion on emissions regulations during electric grid emergencies to ensure power reliability. Effective Immediately 6/12/25 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Requires water and sewer utilities to include drought contingency plans (DCPs) in their rate schedules. Grants the Public Utility Commission authority to enforce compliance, including service restrictions for violations. Effective Immediately 5/30/25 Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Austin Energy – Austin Energy to link to customer information guide and ensure its own guide is in alignment Austin Energy – Requires rulemaking at the Public Utility Commission, filing and alignment with Austin Energy City Council. Allows Public Utility Commission penalties for noncompliance. Austin Energy Requires electric utilities to participate in ERCOT Load Shed Emergency Exercises by the end of 2026 Austin Water This may impact how Austin Water applies for TWDB funding. Research needed by Austin Water to determine impacts. Austin Energy – could participate in this program Austin Energy Allows TCEQ discretion on emission limits of electric generation during ERCOT Energy Emergencies, including Austin Energy units at Decker and Sand Hill. Austin Water This may require additions to the Austin Water Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), including the development of a clearer discontinuation of service process and inclusion of enforcement provisions. Council approval required for any changes to Austin’s DCP, last approved by Council in November 2024. Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 10 of 15 Finance Bill HB 30 HB 4370 SB 1173 SB 1453 SB 1851 SB 1901 Summary Repeals the provision authorizing cities to adopt an ad valorem tax rate the exceeds the voter-approval tax rate without holding an election in the year following the year in which a disaster occurs and modifies the voter approval rate in disaster areas. Expands the types of projects eligible for funding by public improvement districts and similar entities to include geothermal water conveyance systems and other infrastructure improvements. Raises the threshold at which competitive bidding is required for city purchases from $50,000 to $100,000; and increase the threshold at which competitive bidding in relation to historically underutilized businesses is required from $50,000 to $100,000. Limits the current debt portion of the tax rate calculation to be the "minimum" dollar amount required to be expended to meet debt obligations. The bill penalizes a city that fails to complete the annual financial audit and financial statement required under Chapter 103, Local Government Code, by potentially prohibiting the city from adopting a property tax rate that exceeds the city’s no-new- revenue rate. Cities are already required to conduct an annual financial audit and file a financial statement with the city secretary within 180 days after the last day of the city’s fiscal year. Note: Historically, there has been no express penalty for failure to do so. There have always been negative consequences for a city that does not complete the annual audit, such as a poor bond rating or an inability to qualify for state or federal grant money, but there has been no clear statutory penalty. SB 1901 authorizes the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company to reallocate to the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council statewide opioid settlement agreement money that was Effective Date 1/1/26 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Financial Services 9/1/25 9/1/25 1/1/26 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Austin Energy No direct impact. Financial Services, Citywide Financial Services Minimal impact. City Auditor, Financial Services Effective Immediately 5/30/25 Passed Financial Services, Austin Public Health Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 11 of 15 Bill Summary Effective Date Status Department / Ordinance Impact distributed or should have been distributed to counties or municipalities to address opioid-related harms in those communities if a county or municipality does not deposit the money before the second anniversary of the date on which the money was distributed or submits in writing to the trust company a document indicating that the municipality or county affirmatively forfeits or refuses to accept the money. The bill also establishes a conflict of interest provision applicable to Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council members and to clarify and strengthen the administration of the council by revising current law relating to the administration of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and the opioid abatement trust fund. Regulations / Preemption Bill HB 4809 SB 924 Summary Establishes provisions for the appraisal of properties eligible for ad valorem tax exemptions due to their historical or archaeological significance. Effective Date Effective Immediately 5/30/25 Status Signed by the Governor Prohibits cities from charging a franchise fee for video programming accessed via a service that enables users to access content or other services offered over the internet, including streaming content. The committee substitute, among other things, provides that companies holding a state-issued certificate of franchise on September 1, 2025 must continue to provide cities compensation for use of a public right-of-way. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact May have an impact on the tax exemption ordinance designed to be beneficial to owners of H-zoned properties, specifically § 11-1-22 - DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION AMOUNT. Financial Services Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 12 of 15 Open Meetings Bill HB 1522 Summary Revises the Texas Open Meeting Act by increasing the notice posting requirement to at least three business days instead of the current 72-hour requirement for all open meetings. Provides additional requirements for the notice of a meeting at which the budget will be discussed or adopted. Permitting / Impact Fees Bill SB 1883 Summary Impact fee, requires an independent financial audit before increasing or adopting a new impact fee, and prohibits a city from increasing an impact fee within three years of the first date it was adopted or last increased. Homelessness Bill SB 617 Summary Requires municipalities to provide at least 90 days' public notice and hold a public hearing before converting government-controlled properties into housing for homeless individuals. Public Health / Mental Health Bill HB 26 HB 163 Summary Requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to permit Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition counseling and instruction services in lieu of services specified in the state Medicaid plan Provides that an entity in this state, including a governmental entity, may adopt a policy regarding the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine delivery systems Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Law, City Clerk, Financial Services Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Austin Water, Transportation and Public Works Austin Water and Transportation and Public Works need to research and determine impacts of the audit requirement. Historically Austin has increased impact fees every 5 years. Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Homeless Strategies Office, Development Services, Housing, Financial Services Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor EMS, Fire, Public Health, Office of Medical Services Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 13 of 15 HB 229 HB 2844 HB 4783 SB 33 SB 1008 SB 1164 Strictly defines man and woman based on reproductive organs and requires state documents to reflect sex assigned at birth Among other things, HB 2844 preempts a city, county, or public health district from requiring certain small-scale food businesses or their employees to obtain a permit or pay a permitting fee to operate a food service establishment, temporary food service establishment, retail food establishment, temporary retail food establishment, or retail food store if the business: (a) holds a permit issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for that purpose; or (b) is licensed as a food manufacturer. Require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), no later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, to prepare a report evaluating the distribution of opioid antagonists in Texas to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses. Prohibits governmental entities from providing logistical support for the purpose of assisting a woman with procuring an abortion or the services of an abortion provider. Limits the authority of cities, counties, and public health districts to regulate food service establishments beyond state law; allows affected individuals or trade associations to sue over conflicting local rules; requires local governments to submit fee schedules and ordinances to the Department of State Health Services for online publication; and prohibits local duplicate fees already charged at the state level. Expands criteria for emergency mental health detentions to include individuals exhibiting severe emotional distress or deteriorating mental condition, even without overtly dangerous behavior. Standardizes peace officer documentation and procedures for such detentions. 9/1/25 7/1/26 except Section 437B.004, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act, takes effect 9/1/25. 9/1/25 9/1/25 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Office of Equity, Austin Public Health, Office of Chief Medical Officer, EMS, Austin Fire Department, Law Development Services, Austin Public Health Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Signed by the Governor Office of Medical Director, EMS, Austin Public Health Austin Public Health, Law Development Services, Law Requires local governments to submit fee schedules and ordinances to the Department of State Health Services for online publication not later than 60 days after the schedule takes effect. 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Includes various preemptions related to sound regulations. Office of Medical Director, Emergency Medical Services, Austin Police Department Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 14 of 15 Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Bill SB 22 SB 412 Lobbying Bill HB 223 Summary Sets out provisions related to the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program and the establishment and funding of the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund. Amends the Texas Penal Code by removing the affirmative defense for individuals—such as educators, librarians, or parents—who distribute or display material deemed "harmful to minors" under the justification of having a scientific, educational, governmental, or similar purpose. Effective Date 9/1/25 except for Sections 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, and 3.04 effective 9/1/35 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, Economic Development Signed by the Governor Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, Austin Public Library, Austin Public Health Summary Requires municipalities to use competitive bidding for contracts with lobbyists and government relations firms, ending the previous exemption. Effective Date 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Department / Ordinance Impact Financial Services, Intergovernmental Relations Odds and Ends Bill HB 1393 SB 765 SB 1964 Summary Authorizes Texas to observe daylight saving time year-round, contingent upon federal legislation permitting such a change. Applies statewide, including both Central and Mountain time zones. Exempts government-held information related to fraud detection and deterrence (e.g., risk assessments, protocols, investigative materials) from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. Establishes a regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by state and local governments. Effective Date Effective only if Congress enacts enabling legislation 9/1/25 Status Signed by the Governor Citywide Department / Ordinance Impact Signed by the Governor Law, Citywide 9/1/25 Signed by the Governor Communications & Technology Management, Office of Information Security Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change Page 15 of 15 89th Texas Regular Legislative Session Office of Intergovernmental Relations / City of Austin All Tracked Bills Passed or Vetoed (As of June 24, 2025) SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR OR FILED WITHOUT SIGNATURE (PASSED) ................................................................................. 1 VETOED LEGISLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 68 Signed by the Governor or Filed without Signature (passed) HB 9 Meyer, Morgan(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-12-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Effective January 1, 2026 on adoption of HJR 1 on November 4, 2025. HB 14 Harris, Cody(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to funding mechanisms within the Office of the Governor and Texas Public Utility Commission to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in this state. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 21 Gates, Gary(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to housing finance corporations. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-28-25 G Earliest effective date HB 22 Noble, Candy(R) Hinojosa, Adam (F)(R) Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 1 OF 69  HB 24 Orr, Angelia(R) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 26 Hull, Lacey(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to requiring contracts with Medicaid managed care organizations to permit the organizations to offer nutrition counseling and instruction services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 29 Gerdes, Stan(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board. Bill History: 05-19-25 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:129/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-29-25 G Earliest effective date HB 30 Troxclair, Ellen(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to the repeal of provisions authorizing certain taxing units in the year following the year in which a disaster occurs to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate. Bill History: 05-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 22/N: 9) 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date HB 33 McLaughlin, Don (F)(R) Flores, Pete(R) Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 2 OF 69  HB 35 Thompson, Senfronia(D) West, Royce(D) Relating to a peer support network for first responders. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 40 Landgraf, Brooks(R) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the Business Court. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 75 Smithee, John(R) Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the regulation of charitable bail organizations. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 103 Troxclair, Ellen(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bonds, taxes, and bond- related projects. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 119 Gerdes, Stan(R) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 3 OF 69  HB 121 King, Ken(R) Nichols, Robert(R) Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 128 Orr, Angelia(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to certain sister-city agreements between governmental entities and foreign countries and communities. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 132 Lopez, Ray(D) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the confidentiality of information used to prevent, detect, respond to, or investigate a hostile act of a foreign adversary of the United States. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 135 Button, Angie Chen(R) Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. Bill History: 05-05-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-13-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-13-25 G Earliest effective date HB 143 King, Ken(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) 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. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 4 OF 69  HB 144 King, Ken(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 145 King, Ken(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 148 Turner, Chris(D) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 149 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date HB 150 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cyber Command as a component institution of The University of Texas System and the transfer to it of certain powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-02-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 5 OF 69  HB 163 Cortez, Philip(D) Blanco, Cesar(D) Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 198 Bumgarner, Ben(R) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to periodic occupational cancer screenings for firefighters. Bill History: 05-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-01-26 G Earliest effective date HB 201 Perez, Mary Ann(D) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 206 Craddick, Tom(R) Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to limitations on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline. Bill History: 05-14-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-26-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 223 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to exemptions to competitive requirements for purchases of certain services by a municipality. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 229 Troxclair, Ellen(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to general definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 6 OF 69  HB 247 Guillen, Ryan(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the taxation of border security infrastructure. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Effective January 1, 2026 on adoption of HJR 34 at the election no November 4, 2025. HB 285 Ordaz, Claudia(D) West, Royce(D) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 303 Vasut, Cody(R) Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Relating to the authority of a Type A or Type B general-law municipality to change to a Type C general-law municipality. Bill History: 05-16-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-29-25 G Earliest effective date HB 331 Patterson, Jared(R) Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation for certain medical conditions brought by certain first responders. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-24-25 G Earliest effective date HB 346 Harris Davila, Caroline(R) King, Phil(R) Relating to support for new businesses. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-12-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 7 OF 69  HB 517 Harris Davila, Caroline(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction. Bill History: 05-14-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-26-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 519 Gonzalez, Mary(D) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 521 Guillen, Ryan(R) Paxton, Angela(R) Relating to accommodating voters with a disability. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 640 Bumgarner, Ben(R) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 685 Bell, Cecil(R) Creighton, Brandon(R) Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 8 OF 69  HB 742 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for first responders, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 762 Leach, Jeff(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 908 Spiller, David(R) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the reporting by law enforcement agencies of missing children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 912 Moody, Joe(D) Blanco, Cesar(D) Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT. Bill History: 05-08-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1024 Shaheen, Matt(R) Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Relating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain releasees who violate a condition of parole or mandatory supervision related to the electronic monitoring of the releasee. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 9 OF 69  HB 1105 Cole, Sheryl(D) Eckhardt, Sarah(D) Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1109 VanDeaver, Gary(R) Hall, Bob(R) Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state. Bill History: 05-14-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-26-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 07-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1244 Guillen, Ryan(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) 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. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date HB 1261 Cunningham, Charles(R) Flores, Pete(R) Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer. Bill History: 05-16-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1306 Landgraf, Brooks(R) Sparks, Kevin(R) Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a coroner, medical examiner, or death investigator. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 10 OF 69  HB 1318 Guillen, Ryan(R) Flores, Pete(R) Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1393 Metcalf, Will(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to daylight saving time. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Effective September 1, 2025 pending Congressional legislation authorizing the State of Texas to observe daylight saving time year-round. HB 1399 Harris, Cody(R) Nichols, Robert(R) Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Effective January 1, 2026 on adoption of HJR 99 on November 4, 2025. HB 1422 Hull, Lacey(R) Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses, the offense of continuous sexual abuse, and the prosecution and punishment of certain sex offenses. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1522 Gerdes, Stan(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 11 OF 69  HB 1584 Hull, Lacey(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the creation of a list of priority facilities by electric utilities. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1586 Hull, Lacey(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1592 Plesa, Mihaela(D) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1593 Campos, Liz(D) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state. Bill History: 05-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 1) 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1606 Metcalf, Will(R) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 12 OF 69  HB 1633 Gerdes, Stan(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1639 Patterson, Jared(R) Alvarado, Carol(D) Relating to a study on the increased incidence of cancer in female firefighters in this state. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1661 Vasut, Cody(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1689 Gerdes, Stan(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1871 Dyson, Paul (F)(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 13 OF 69  HB 1893 Cook, David(R) King, Phil(R) Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1922 Dean, Jay(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1950 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to the consolidated municipal court building security and technology fund in certain municipalities. Bill History: 05-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-29-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1960 Lopez, Janie(R) Hinojosa, Adam (F)(R) Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Milton Resendez Memorial Highway. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 1991 Guillen, Ryan(R) Gutierrez, Roland(D) Relating to information regarding certain charges for services provided by municipally owned utility systems. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 14 OF 69  HB 2003 Harris, Cody(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to provision to the Texas Department of Transportation of information regarding certain high- speed rail projects. Bill History: 05-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 23/N: 8) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2025 Tepper, Carl(R) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the filing for record of a plat, replat, or amended plat or replat of a subdivision of real property or a condominium. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2078 Gerdes, Stan(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2081 Bucy, John(D) Menendez, Jose(D) Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students. Bill History: 05-14-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-26-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-26-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2128 Spiller, David(R) Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 15 OF 69  HB 2217 Wharton, Trey (F)(R) Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2253 Bhojani, Salman(D) Paxton, Angela(R) Relating to the authority to cancel certain elections on a measure. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2254 Hull, Lacey(R) Sparks, Kevin(R) Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2282 Lopez, Janie(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2294 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to reimbursement rates for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 16 OF 69  HB 2355 Fairly, Caroline (F)(R) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to requests for law enforcement agency reports from the attorney general related to crime victims compensation applications. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2421 Howard, Donna(D) Eckhardt, Sarah(D) Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2464 Hefner, Cole(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate a home-based business. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-12-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-12-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2508 Turner, Chris(D) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Effective January 1, 2026 on adoption of HJR 133 on November 4, 2025. HB 2512 Geren, Charlie(R) King, Phil(R) Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 17 OF 69  HB 2513 Tepper, Carl(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to a paid leave of absence for public employees serving as fire protection personnel who are engaged in certain military service. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2525 Darby, Drew(R) Paxton, Angela(R) Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date HB 2559 Patterson, Jared(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2564 Wilson, Terry(R) King, Phil(R) Relating to the evaluation of Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Applications. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2712 Darby, Drew(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to test years used for ratemaking purposes by certain water and sewer utilities. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 18 OF 69  HB 2713 Darby, Drew(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2715 Curry, Pat (F)(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the suspension and removal from office of certain elected officials of this state or a political subdivision of this state. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2723 Cunningham, Charles(R) West, Royce(D) Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date HB 2731 Munoz, Sergio(D) Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2765 Guillen, Ryan(R) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 19 OF 69 HB 2788 Button, Angie Chen(R) Johnson, Nathan(D) Relating to fraud detection information and the public information law. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2802 Bucy, John(D) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2842 Zwiener, Erin(D) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to the control by lethal means of white- tailed deer in certain areas. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2844 Landgraf, Brooks(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to the regulation of mobile food vendors. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 2894 Hickland, Hillary (F)(R) Flores, Pete(R) Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 20 OF 69  HB 2898 Frank, James(R) Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3000 King, Ken(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3005 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to the payment of funds under certain construction contracts. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3010 Ashby, Trent(R) Nichols, Robert(R) Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3053 Virdell, Wes (F)(R) Hall, Bob(R) Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 21 OF 69  HB 3071 Geren, Charlie(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3092 Gerdes, Stan(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct an electric transmission line. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3112 Tepper, Carl(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3114 Geren, Charlie(R) Creighton, Brandon(R) Relating to the view of the State Capitol. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3153 Kerwin, Helen (F)(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 22 OF 69  HB 3161 Villalobos, Denise (F)(R) Hinojosa, Adam (F)(R) Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3228 Lambert, Stan(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to the inclusion of recycling or disposal provisions in certain lease agreements of wind or solar power facilities. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3229 Lambert, Stan(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components. Bill History: 05-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3234 Cortez, Philip(D) Menendez, Jose(D) Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3260 Bell, Keith(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 23 OF 69  HB 3424 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date HB 3425 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving the unlawful disclosure of a residence address or telephone number. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3474 Lambert, Stan(R) Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems. Bill History: 05-23-25 S Laid out for consideration in the Senate at 2:58pm 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3512 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Blanco, Cesar(D) Relating to artificial intelligence training programs for certain employees and officials of state agencies and local governments. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3526 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to fiscal transparency for bonds issued by local governmental entities. Bill History: 05-15-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 24 OF 69  HB 3595 Barry, Jeffrey (F)(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3611 Curry, Pat (F)(R) Miles, Borris(D) Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road. Bill History: 05-19-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 27/N: 4) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3711 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Sparks, Kevin(R) Relating to the investigation and prosecution of certain open meetings offenses as offenses against public administration. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3732 Martinez, Armando(D) Alvarado, Carol(D) Relating to compliance by a fire department with certain minimum standards adopted by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3800 Orr, Angelia(R) Sparks, Kevin(R) Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 25 OF 69  HB 3803 Lambert, Stan(R) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the confidentiality of certain financial information related to perpetual care cemeteries. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3809 Darby, Drew(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities. Bill History: 05-19-25 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:128/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3824 King, Ken(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 3866 Landgraf, Brooks(R) Sparks, Kevin(R) Relating to the installation and ownership of certain outdoor storage containers. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4144 Turner, Chris(D) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 26 OF 69  HB 4163 Guillen, Ryan(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to the applicability of certain city requirements to agricultural operations. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4214 Curry, Pat (F)(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the public information law Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4215 Hunter, Todd(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4219 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4264 Hefner, Cole(R) Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4285 McQueeney, John (F)(R) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the storage of alcoholic beverages by an airline passenger transportation permittee. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 27 OF 69  HB 4310 Vasut, Cody(R) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4341 McLaughlin, Don (F)(R) King, Phil(R) Relating to critical infrastructure facility emergency response maps and the critical infrastructure emergency response map grant program. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4370 Metcalf, Will(R) Blanco, Cesar(D) Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal utility district, fresh water supply district, water control and improvement district or municipal management district. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4384 Darby, Drew(R) Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to the recovery of a gas utility's gross plant placed in service not yet being recovered in rates. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4464 Gonzalez, Mary(D) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to removing the requirement of provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for Texas Task Force 1 members and members of intrastate fire mutual aid system teams. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 28 OF 69  HB 4506 Bonnen, Greg(R) Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Relating to electronic delivery of notice for certain municipal zoning changes. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4520 Martinez, Armando(D) Nichols, Robert(R) Relating to requirements for loans or grants provided by the Texas Transportation Commission to aviation facilities located in economically disadvantaged counties. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4753 Gates, Gary(R) Parker, Tan(R) Relating to regulation by a municipality of a certificate of occupancy. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4765 Phelan, Dade(R) Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the regulation of code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4783 VanDeaver, Gary(R) Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to a report on governmental opioid antagonist programs to reverse and prevent opioid overdoses. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 29 OF 69  HB 4809 Meyer, Morgan(R) West, Royce(D) Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property that qualifies for an exemption as a historic or archaeological site. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 4996 Dyson, Paul (F)(R) Flores, Pete(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 5057 Landgraf, Brooks(R) Nichols, Robert(R) Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services. Bill History: 05-26-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 5081 Leach, Jeff(R) Creighton, Brandon(R) Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain persons in the judicial system. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 5115 Shaheen, Matt(R) Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the penalty for the crime of election fraud. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 30 OF 69  HB 5238 Lopez, Ray(D) Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the criminal offense of disrupting a meeting or procession. Bill History: 05-16-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 5247 Geren, Charlie(R) Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 5331 Dean, Jay(R) King, Phil(R) Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications. Bill History: 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date HB 5424 Bonnen, Greg(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to volunteer firefighter compensation limits. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HB 5509 Bumgarner, Ben(R) Paxton, Angela(R) Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's or motel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 31 OF 69  HB 5560 Harris, Cody(R) Perry, Charles(R) Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date HJR 1 Meyer, Morgan(R) Bettencourt, Paul(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used. Bill History: 05-19-25 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:112/N: 13) 05-20-25 G Filed with the Secretary of State 11-04-25 G Election date HJR 7 Harris, Cody(R) Perry, Charles(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund. Bill History: 05-29-25 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:122/N: 12) 06-02-25 G Filed with the Secretary of State 11-04-25 G Election date HJR 34 Guillen, Ryan(R) Middleton, Mayes(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property. Bill History: 05-21-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 23/N: 8) 05-23-25 G Filed with the Secretary of State 11-04-25 G Election date HJR 99 Harris, Cody(R) Nichols, Robert(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. Bill History: 05-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 30/N: 1) 05-13-25 G Filed with the Secretary of State 11-04-25 G Election date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 32 OF 69  HJR 133 Turner, Chris(D) Hughes, Bryan(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse. Bill History: 05-25-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-28-25 G Filed with the Secretary of State 11-04-25 G Election date SB 1 Huffman, Joan(R) Bonnen, Greg(R) General Appropriations Bill. Bill History: 06-22-25 G Certain line items vetoed 06-22-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2 Creighton, Brandon(R) Buckley, Brad(R) Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. Bill History: 04-29-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-03-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 4 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Meyer, Morgan(R) Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. Bill History: 06-16-25 G Earliest effective date 06-16-25 G Article 1 effective January 1, 2025 tax years upon adoption of SJR 2, November 4, 2025. 11-04-25 G Article 1 effective for the January 2025 tax year on adoption of SJR 2, November 4, 2025. SB 6 King, Phil(R) King, Ken(R) Relating to electricity planning and infrastructure costs for large loads. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 33 OF 69  SB 7 Perry, Charles(R) Harris, Cody(R) Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Effective September 1, 2025 except Section 1.06 and Sections 15.153(f) and 15.505(c) and (d), Water Code effective on adoption of HJR 7 on November 4, 2025. SB 8 Huffman, Joan(R) Spiller, David(R) Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date SB 9 Huffman, Joan(R) Smithee, John(R) Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the regulation of charitable bail organizations. Bill History: 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date EXCEPT: Articles 16.24, 17.021(c-1), (h), and (h-1), and 17.027(c) and (d), Code of Criminal Procedure, and Section 72.038(c-1), Government Code, as added by this Act, take effect January 1, 2026, and Articles 17.021(b) and 17.027(a) and (a-1), Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended or added by this Act, take effect April 1, 2026. SB 12 Creighton, Brandon(R) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to parental rights in public education and to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and the loss of funding. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 34 OF 69  SB 14 King, Phil(R) Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings. Bill History: 04-14-25 G Sent to the Governor 04-23-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 15 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Gates, Gary(R) Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 17 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 22 Huffman, Joan(R) Hunter, Todd(R) Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Effective September 1, 2025 except for Sections 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, and 3.04 effective September 1, 2035. SB 31 Hughes, Bryan(R) Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 35 OF 69  SB 33 Campbell, Donna(R) Noble, Candy(R) Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 34 Sparks, Kevin(R) King, Ken(R) Relating to the preparation, prevention, and mitigation of wildfires. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 36 Parker, Tan(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to homeland security activities of certain entities, including the establishment and operations of the Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 37 Creighton, Brandon(R) Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, the powers and duties of a faculty council or senate. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 38 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Button, Angie Chen(R) Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Section 16 effective September 1, 2025. The remainder of the bill is effective January 1, 2026. Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 36 OF 69  SB 40 Huffman, Joan(R) Smithee, John(R) Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-16-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 66 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the authority of a supporter regarding legal proceedings granted under a supported decision-making agreement. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 75 Hall, Bob(R) Wilson, Terry(R) Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 217 West, Royce(D) Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 231 King, Phil(R) Guillen, Ryan(R) Relating to temporary emergency energy facilities. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 250 Flores, Pete(R) Hickland, Hillary (F)(R) Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights- of-way. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 05-27-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 37 OF 69  SB 293 Huffman, Joan(R) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Section 30 is effective June 20, 2025, however, the remainder of the sections are effective September 1, 2025. SB 296 Perry, Charles(R) Canales, Terry(D) Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 304 Perry, Charles(R) Darby, Drew(R) Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts over health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances. Bill History: 05-06-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-15-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 305 Perry, Charles(R) King, Ken(R) Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway. Bill History: 05-08-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 331 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Frank, James(R) Relating to the disclosure of health care cost information by certain health care facilities. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 38 OF 69  SB 372 Campbell, Donna(R) Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 379 Middleton, Mayes(R) Gerdes, Stan(R) Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 402 Paxton, Angela(R) Little, Mitch (F)(R) Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 412 Middleton, Mayes(R) Patterson, Jared(R) Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 462 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Harris Davila, Caroline(R) Relating to establishing a child-care services waiting list priority for the children of certain child-care workers. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 39 OF 69  SB 467 Paxton, Angela(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Effective January 1, 2026 on adoption of SJR 84 on November 4, 2025. SB 480 Perry, Charles(R) Canales, Terry(D) Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-28-25 G Earliest effective date SB 482 Alvarado, Carol(D) Harless, Sam(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of assault and harassment committed against certain employees or agents of a utility and committed in a disaster area or evacuated area. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 494 Sparks, Kevin(R) Landgraf, Brooks(R) Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force. Bill History: 05-08-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 506 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Paul, Dennis(R) Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 40 OF 69  SB 512 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Schofield, Mike(R) Relating to prohibiting the imposition of a monetary fine or penalty for a violation of a money services business's terms of service agreement; providing a civil penalty. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 527 Schwertner, Charles(R) Oliverson, Tom(R) Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 528 Schwertner, Charles(R) Harris Davila, Caroline(R) Relating to inpatient competency restoration services. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 529 Sparks, Kevin(R) Craddick, Tom(R) Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-30-25 G Earliest effective date SB 541 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Hull, Lacey(R) Relating to cottage food production operations. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 41 OF 69  SB 565 Perry, Charles(R) Harris Davila, Caroline(R) Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 599 West, Royce(D) Davis, Aicha (F)(D) Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed child-care facility or registered family home. Bill History: 05-06-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-15-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-15-25 G Earliest effective date SB 608 Flores, Pete(R) Howard, Donna(D) Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits. Bill History: 05-06-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-14-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 610 Paxton, Angela(R) Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 616 Schwertner, Charles(R) Harris Davila, Caroline(R) Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-24-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 42 OF 69  SB 617 Schwertner, Charles(R) Harris Davila, Caroline(R) Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 647 West, Royce(D) Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 664 Huffman, Joan(R) Cook, David(R) Relating to qualifications, training, removal, and supervision of certain masters, magistrates, referees, associate judges, and hearing officers. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 667 Hughes, Bryan(R) Barry, Jeffrey (F)(R) Relating to prohibiting state retirement systems from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 672 Hughes, Bryan(R) Davis, Aicha (F)(D) Relating to a requirement that certain hospitals submit a summary of parts of their emergency department diversion plans to the Health and Human Services Commission. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 43 OF 69  SB 687 Hughes, Bryan(R) Bumgarner, Ben(R) Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 706 Schwertner, Charles(R) Isaac, Carrie(R) Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 710 Eckhardt, Sarah(D) Bucy, John(D) Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 711 Hughes, Bryan(R) Turner, Chris(D) Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations. Bill History: 05-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-13-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 740 Perry, Charles(R) Spiller, David(R) Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 44 OF 69  SB 761 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to rights of crime victims and the enforcement of those rights. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 763 Alvarado, Carol(D) Bell, Keith(R) Relating to the renewal and review of standard permits for certain concrete plants. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 765 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Landgraf, Brooks(R) Relating to the confidentiality of fraud detection and deterrence information under the public information law. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 767 Sparks, Kevin(R) Fairly, Caroline (F)(R) Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 777 Hughes, Bryan(R) Lujan, John(R) Relating to compensation and employment condition standards by municipal charter or collective bargaining agreement and to impasse resolution in collective bargaining with certain political subdivisions. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 45 OF 69  SB 783 Menendez, Jose(D) Hernandez, Ana(D) Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings. Bill History: 05-08-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 785 Flores, Pete(R) Guillen, Ryan(R) Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-26 G Earliest effective date SB 827 Parker, Tan(R) DeAyala, Emilio(R) Relating to the audit of an election using an electronic voting system. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 836 Paxton, Angela(R) Hull, Lacey(R) Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property. Bill History: 05-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-13-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 840 Hughes, Bryan(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to certain municipal and county regulation of certain multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 46 OF 69  SB 850 Middleton, Mayes(R) Bonnen, Greg(R) Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 856 Flores, Pete(R) Bell, Keith(R) Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities. Bill History: 05-08-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 857 Schwertner, Charles(R) Louderback, AJ (F)(R) Relating to the authorized removal of certain motor vehicles. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 863 Perry, Charles(R) Isaac, Carrie(R) Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 868 Sparks, Kevin(R) King, Ken(R) Relating to the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program and authorizing an increase in the assessment on certain insurers that fund the program. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 47 OF 69  SB 916 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Spiller, David(R) Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical service providers. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 924 Hancock, Kelly(R) Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to entities that provide cable services or video services. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1008 Middleton, Mayes(R) Harris, Cody(R) Relating to state and local authority to regulate the food service industry. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1012 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Howard, Donna(D) Relating to authorizing the sale by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1023 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Troxclair, Ellen(R) Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 48 OF 69  SB 1025 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Troxclair, Ellen(R) Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-24-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1035 Sparks, Kevin(R) Spiller, David(R) Relating to the equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirement that affect agricultural operations. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-19-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1036 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Darby, Drew(R) Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Effective September 1, 2025 except Sections 1806.101 and 1806.102, and Subchapter E, Chapter 1806, Occupations Code effective September 1, 2026. SB 1062 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Smithee, John(R) Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-19-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1066 Perry, Charles(R) Metcalf, Will(R) Relating to requiring payment and performance bonds for certain public work contracts. Bill History: 05-06-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-15-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 49 OF 69  SB 1106 Parker, Tan(R) Harris, Cody(R) Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date SB 1119 Hughes, Bryan(R) Harris Davila, Caroline(R) Relating to liability of a water park entity for injuries arising from certain activities. Bill History: 05-09-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-21-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-21-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1120 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Johnson, Ann(D) Relating to rights of a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in certain criminal cases involving family violence, sexual or assaultive offenses, stalking. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1143 Blanco, Cesar(D) Talarico, James(D) Relating to certain planning, notification, and evaluation requirements with respect to workforce development programs in this state. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1164 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Moody, Joe(D) Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 50 OF 69  SB 1169 Hinojosa, Adam (F)(R) Guillen, Ryan(R) Relating to public utility agencies. Bill History: 05-08-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1173 Perry, Charles(R) Spiller, David(R) Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be paid. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-29-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1177 Alvarado, Carol(D) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to fire safety inspections at public and private schools. Bill History: 05-16-25 H Passed (Vote: Y:108/N: 0) 05-29-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1188 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Bonnen, Greg(R) Relating to electronic health record requirements. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1202 King, Phil(R) Dean, Jay(R) Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 51 OF 69  SB 1243 Birdwell, Brian(R) Slawson, Shelby(R) Relating to the dissolution of a public utility agency. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1252 Schwertner, Charles(R) King, Ken(R) Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1261 Perry, Charles(R) Gerdes, Stan(R) Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1271 Hancock, Kelly(R) Frank, James(R) Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over United States military installations with respect to certain subject matters. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-27-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1281 Parker, Tan(R) Alders, Daniel (F)(R) Relating to certain theft offenses involving mail or a mail receptacle key or lock. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 52 OF 69  SB 1302 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Bell, Cecil(R) Relating to eligibility for a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1321 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) DeAyala, Emilio(R) Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1333 Hughes, Bryan(R) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1341 Hancock, Kelly(R) McQueeney, John (F)(R) Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1349 Hughes, Bryan(R) Lopez, Janie(R) Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 53 OF 69  SB 1352 Hinojosa, Adam (F)(R) Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the deadline for filing an application for certain ad valorem tax exemptions or allocations and the calculation of the penalty for filing a late application for such an exemption or allocation. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1362 Hughes, Bryan(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1376 Hughes, Bryan(R) VanDeaver, Gary(R) Relating to the supervision requirements of a code enforcement officer in training. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1388 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Frank, James(R) Relating to family support services provided under a Health and Human Services Commission program. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1405 Nichols, Robert(R) Ashby, Trent(R) Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 07-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 54 OF 69  SB 1453 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Meyer, Morgan(R) Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date SB 1455 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date SB 1494 Johnson, Nathan(D) Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1497 Nichols, Robert(R) Perez, Mary Ann(D) Relating to the search of certain wireless communication devices by a peace officer. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1498 Nichols, Robert(R) Perez, Mary Ann(D) Relating to civil asset forfeiture of digital currency or other similar property. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 55 OF 69  SB 1537 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Smithee, John(R) Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-30-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1540 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1555 Nichols, Robert(R) Patterson, Jared(R) Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-24-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1566 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Darby, Drew(R) Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1567 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Vasut, Cody(R) Relating to the authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 56 OF 69  SB 1598 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Curry, Pat (F)(R) Relating to the release of motor vehicle collision report information. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1620 Huffman, Joan(R) Bonnen, Greg(R) Relating to establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1637 King, Phil(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of deadly conduct for certain peace officers discharging official duties. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1646 King, Phil(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to criminal conduct involving the theft or unauthorized possession of copper or brass and to the sale of copper or brass material to metal recycling entities. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-30-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1660 Huffman, Joan(R) Cook, David(R) Relating to the retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 57 OF 69  SB 1662 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Guillen, Ryan(R) Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1663 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Guillen, Ryan(R) Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1664 Schwertner, Charles(R) Hull, Lacey(R) Relating to public information regarding the rates of a transmission and distribution utility. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1697 Zaffirini, Judith(D) VanDeaver, Gary(R) Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices. Bill History: 05-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-13-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1789 Schwertner, Charles(R) McQueeney, John (F)(R) Relating to electric service quality and reliability. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1841 Johnson, Nathan(D) Davis, Yvonne(D) Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 58 OF 69  SB 1844 Paxton, Angela(R) Craddick, Tom(R) Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1851 Nichols, Robert(R) Harris, Cody(R) Relating to the penalty for noncompliance with certain audit requirements by a municipality. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1856 Creighton, Brandon(R) Metcalf, Will(R) Relating to a capacity cost recovery rider for certain electric utilities. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1858 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to eligibility for the bulletproof vest and body armor grant program. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1883 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Buckley, Brad(R) Relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees. Bill History: 05-22-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1886 Sparks, Kevin(R) Louderback, AJ (F)(R) Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 59 OF 69  SB 1896 Huffman, Joan(R) Cook, David(R) Relating to the provision of information regarding an arrested person to a magistrate for purposes of an order of emergency protection. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1901 Huffman, Joan(R) Bonnen, Greg(R) Relating to the administration of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-30-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1921 West, Royce(D) Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 05-28-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1948 Perry, Charles(R) Ashby, Trent(R) Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1957 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Hickland, Hillary (F)(R) Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 60 OF 69  SB 1963 Creighton, Brandon(R) Metcalf, Will(R) Relating to a financing mechanism allowing electric utilities to obtain recovery of costs associated with a weather-related event or other natural disaster. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1964 Parker, Tan(R) Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the regulation and use of artificial intelligence systems and the management of data by governmental entities. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 1967 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Martinez, Armando(D) Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund. Bill History: 05-08-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2001 King, Phil(R) Craddick, Tom(R) Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities. Bill History: 05-23-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2078 Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Gerdes, Stan(R) Relating to the regulation of composting facilities by certain counties. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 61 OF 69  SB 2145 Perry, Charles(R) Tepper, Carl(R) Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2148 Hall, Bob(R) Slawson, Shelby(R) Relating to the reliability of the electricity supply chain. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2166 Parker, Tan(R) Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to testing of voting tabulation equipment. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2173 Parker, Tan(R) Darby, Drew(R) Relating to the effect of a tax certificate accompanying a transfer of certain property. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2177 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Little, Mitch (F)(R) Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 62 OF 69  SB 2180 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Isaac, Carrie(R) Relating to requiring a certification for peace officers to conduct certain polygraph examinations. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2204 Birdwell, Brian(R) Fairly, Caroline (F)(R) Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2206 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Signed by the Governor 01-01-26 G Earliest effective date SB 2216 Hughes, Bryan(R) Pierson, Katrina (F)(R) Relating to security of election system equipment. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2217 Hughes, Bryan(R) Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to certain election practices and procedures. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 63 OF 69  SB 2237 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Bell, Cecil(R) Relating to severance pay for certain political subdivision employees. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2268 Schwertner, Charles(R) Hunter, Todd(R) Relating to disbursement of initial funds under the Texas Energy Fund. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-12-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-12-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2284 Hinojosa, Adam (F)(R) Lopez, Janie(R) Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies. Bill History: 05-16-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-28-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2321 King, Phil(R) Bell, Keith(R) Relating to the regulation of emissions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during an event affecting electric demand or grid reliability. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2351 Alvarado, Carol(D) Walle, Armando(D) Relating to the construction, expansion, or modification of certain concrete plants under a standard permit. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-24-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 64 OF 69  SB 2366 Hughes, Bryan(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to a grant program to fund short line railroad projects. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2371 Nichols, Robert(R) Perez, Mary Ann(D) Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals. Bill History: 05-15-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-27-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-27-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2419 Paxton, Angela(R) Dean, Jay(R) Relating to the authority of a special district to exercise certain powers and duties following municipal disannexation of certain areas. Bill History: 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 05-24-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2477 Bettencourt, Paul(R) Patterson, Jared(R) Relating to certain municipal and county regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed- use and multifamily residential occupancy. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2514 Hughes, Bryan(R) Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to establishing the hostile foreign organizations unit at the Department of Public Safety. Bill History: 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 65 OF 69  SB 2570 Flores, Pete(R) Guillen, Ryan(R) Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving the use of a less-lethal projectile by a peace officer. Bill History: 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2662 Perry, Charles(R) Harris, Cody(R) Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Bill History: 05-21-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-30-25 G Signed by the Governor 05-30-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2753 Hall, Bob(R) Isaac, Carrie(R) Relating to the time, place, and manner of voting, including abolishing early and absentee voting, providing for a voting period, and establishing voting centers. Bill History: 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2786 Creighton, Brandon(R) Lambert, Stan(R) Relating to the applicability of the Texas Success Initiative to certain public service officers and employees. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 06-20-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2807 Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Curry, Pat (F)(R) Relating to the considerations when determining whether an operator of a motor vehicle is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 66 OF 69  SB 2835 Johnson, Nathan(D) Talarico, James(D) Relating to regulation of stairway requirements in certain multifamily residential buildings by political subdivisions. Bill History: 05-30-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Filed without signature by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2885 Flores, Pete(R) Buckley, Brad(R) Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project. Bill History: 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2964 Hughes, Bryan(R) Bucy, John(D) Relating to an opportunity to correct certain defects in an early voting ballot voted by mail. Bill History: 05-07-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-19-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date SB 2965 Creighton, Brandon(R) Bell, Cecil(R) Relating to territory in an emergency services district that is annexed by a municipality. Bill History: 06-02-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-20-25 G Signed by the Governor 09-01-25 G Earliest effective date Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 67 OF 69 Vetoed Legislation HB 353 Patterson, Jared(R) Hagenbuch, Brent (F)(R) Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property. Bill History: 05-09-25 S Passed (Vote: Y: 29/N: 2) 05-13-25 G Sent to the Governor 05-24-25 G Vetoed by the Governor HB 1690 Gerdes, Stan(R) Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district. Bill History: 05-29-25 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:133/N: 1) 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Vetoed by the Governor HB 2520 Johnson, Ann(D) Middleton, Mayes(R) Relating to the open meetings law. Bill History: 05-28-25 S Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0) 05-31-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Vetoed by the Governor SB 3 Perry, Charles(R) King, Ken(R) Relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products. Bill History: 05-25-25 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 25/N: 6) 05-27-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Vetoed by the Governor SB 614 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to review and refer certain cases to the office of capital and forensic writs. Bill History: 05-28-25 H Passed (Vote: Y:128/N: 12) 06-01-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Vetoed by the Governor Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 68 OF 69  SB 1253 Perry, Charles(R) Bell, Cecil(R) Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. Bill History: 05-26-25 S Set on the Senate Items Eligible Calendar 05-28-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Vetoed by the Governor SB 2878 Hughes, Bryan(R) Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. Bill History: 06-01-25 H House adopted conference report (Vote: Y:136/N: 2) 06-03-25 G Sent to the Governor 06-22-25 G Vetoed by the Governor Office of Intergovernmental Relations Working Document / Subject to Change PAGE 69 OF 69