TWENTY-FOURTH DAY --- TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
The house met at 2 p.m. and was called to order by the speaker.
The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 36).
Present — Mr. Speaker(C); Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Button; Cain; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Harrison; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hickland; Hinojosa; Holt; Hopper; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; Kerwin; King; Kitzman; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo Wilson; Little; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Money; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morgan; Muñoz; Noble; Olcott; Oliverson; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Paul; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Pierson; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Richardson; Rodríguez Ramos; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schatzline; Schofield; Schoolcraft; Shaheen; Shofner; Simmons; Slawson; Smithee; Spiller; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Vasut; Villalobos; Virdell; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.
Absent, Excused — Garcia, J.
The invocation was offered by Ramiro Peña, pastor, Christ the King Baptist Church, Waco.
The chair recognized Representative McQueeney who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of important business in the district:
J. Garcia on motion of Campos.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
A message from the senate was received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message No. 1).
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SUSPENDED
On motion of Representative Geren and by unanimous consent, the reading and referral of bills was postponed until just prior to adjournment.
PROVIDING FOR A CONGRATULATORY
AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR
Representative Patterson moved to set a congratulatory and memorial calendar for 9 a.m. Thursday, March 13.
The motion prevailed.
COMMITTEES GRANTED PERMISSION TO MEET
Representative Patterson moved that the house grant permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the house is in session, pursuant to their committee postings or recess motions. For purposes of this motion, committees and subcommittees scheduled to meet or reconvene today upon final adjournment or recess or during bill referral if permission is granted are authorized to convene upon adoption by the house of today's adjournment motion.
Permission to meet was granted.
COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following committee meetings were announced:
House Administration, during bill referral today, 3W.15, for a formal meeting, to consider committee business.
Local and Consent Calendars, 9:15 a.m. tomorrow, E1.022, for a formal meeting, to consider a congratulatory and memorial calendar.
CAPITOL PHYSICIAN
The chair presented Dr. Kemka Hekerem of Katy as the "Doctor for the Day."
The house welcomed Dr. Hekerem and thanked them for their participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED
REPRESENTATIVE CAMPOS: Members, family, friends, and loved ones gathered here today, it is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude that I stand before you to honor the life of a remarkable man, Mr. Gilbert Guzman Jr. Today, on behalf of the great State of Texas and as a close family friend, I have the solemn privilege of recognizing Gilbert's enduring impact on those who knew him and loved him so much.
Born on September 10, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas, Gilbert graced this world with a radiant spirit and a heart full of love. Though this time with us was too short, his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Cloey Guzman; a cherished son to Erika and Alfredo Escamilla; a beloved brother to Bianca Escamilla; and a caring pet parent to Jax Major and Rhylee Guzman. His family was his greatest joy, and his love for them knew no bounds. Gilbert's journey was marked by resilience, strength, and an unwavering dedication to those he held dear. As a child, he faced one of life's greatest battles when he was diagnosed with leukemia. With extraordinary courage, he fought and triumphed over the disease, defeating it in 2011. His experience during that time shaped the man he became, inspiring him to dedicate his life to helping others.
Gilbert deeply admired the nurses and doctors who cared for him during his treatment, and their compassion ignited a passion within him to pursue a career in nursing. In May of 2023, he proudly completed his registered nurse certification. He went on to serve in the neurology department at the University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. His work was not just a job but a calling, one that he embraced with the same kindness and determination that defined his life. He faced life changes with courage and an unshakable spirit, always greeting the world with his infectious humor and warmth.
Those who had the privilege of knowing Gilbert will forever remember his kindness, his generosity, and the way he could light up a room with his presence. His departure left a profound void in the lives of those who loved him. Yet, we find solace in the countless memories and the legacy of love he leaves behind. As we remember him today, let us not dwell on the sorrow of his passing but rather celebrate the beauty of the life he lived. Let us honor his memory by embodying the same compassion, resilience, and unwavering love that defined him.
To Gilbert's family, Cloey, Erika, Alfredo, Bianca, know that your grief is shared by so many. We stand with you in this time of loss, offering our love, our prayers, and our deepest sympathies. May you find comfort in knowing that Gilbert's impact will never fade and his presence will forever be felt in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Gilbert, though you have left this earthly world, your spirit remains alive in the love and laughter you brought into so many lives. May you rest in eternal peace, and may we honor you by carrying forward the love-light you effortlessly shared. Members, I ask that we recognize Gilbert Guzman.
HR 465 - ADOPTED
(by Guillen)
Representative Guillen moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 465.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 465, Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Live Oak County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 465 was adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Guillen who introduced a delegation from Live Oak County.
REMARKS ORDERED PRINTED
Representative Bowers moved to print remarks by Representative Campos.
The motion prevailed.
HR 425 - ADOPTED
(by Louderback)
Representative Louderback moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 425.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 425, Recognizing March 11, 2025, as University of Houston-Victoria Day at the State Capitol.
HR 425 was adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Louderback who introduced representatives of the University of Houston-Victoria.
HR 501 - ADOPTED
(by McQueeney)
Representative McQueeney moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 501.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 501, Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Lone Star Economic Alliance Day at the State Capitol.
HR 501 was adopted.
(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)
HR 503 - ADOPTED
(by Dutton)
Representative Dutton moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 503.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 503, Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Kappa Day at the State Capitol.
HR 503 was adopted.
On motion of Representative Bowers, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 503 as signers thereof.
PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT
At 3:03 p.m., Representative Allen moved that, at the conclusion of the reading of bills and resolutions on first reading and referral to committees, the house adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow in memory of Princella Jewel Vogel of Houston.
The motion prevailed.
(Fairly in the chair)
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
Bills and joint resolutions were at this time laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees. Resolutions were at this time laid before the house and referred to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List Nos. 1 and 2.)
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 3:28 p.m., adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
ADDENDUM
REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
The following bills and joint resolutions were today laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees, and the following resolutions were today laid before the house and referred to committees. If indicated, the chair today corrected the referral of the following measures:
List No. 1
HB 150 (By Capriglione), 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.
To Delivery of Government Efficiency.
HB 1351 (By Meza), Relating to employment leave for certain family or medical obligations.
To s/c Workforce (Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development).
HB 1352 (By Meza), Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1353 (By Guillen), Relating to international cooperation agreements between certain state agencies and the United Mexican States and funding for infrastructure investment in this state; providing authority for certain agencies to issue bonds.
To s/c International Relations (Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development).
HB 1354 (By Leo Wilson, Frank, Harris, J. Garcia, and Villalobos), Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.
To Human Services.
HB 1355 (By Bryant), Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
To Appropriations.
HB 1356 (By Schatzline), Relating to prohibited health care discrimination based on vaccination status; providing a civil penalty.
To Public Health.
HB 1357 (By Cunningham), Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty.
To Transportation.
HB 1358 (By Leo Wilson), Relating to the purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1359 (By Hernandez), Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers; authorizing a fee.
To State Affairs.
HB 1360 (By Hernandez), Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
To State Affairs.
HB 1361 (By Hernandez), Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 1362 (By Hernandez), Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for employees who leave the workplace due to sexual harassment.
To Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
HB 1363 (By Hernandez), Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1364 (By Hernandez), Relating to the provision of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in automobile liability insurance policies.
To Insurance.
HB 1365 (By Hernandez), Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
To Public Health.
HB 1366 (By Tepper), Relating to limiting the duration of employment of certain state employees.
To Delivery of Government Efficiency.
HB 1367 (By V. Jones), Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1368 (By V. Jones), Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
To Public Education.
HB 1369 (By V. Jones), Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.
To Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
HB 1370 (By Raymond), Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1371 (By Raymond), Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1372 (By Raymond), Relating to the regulation of a transportation protection agreement as a prepaid funeral benefit.
To Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services.
HB 1373 (By Raymond and Villalobos), Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.
To Transportation.
HB 1374 (By Virdell), Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
To Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
HB 1375 (By Schatzline), Relating to civil liability for obscenity.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1376 (By Virdell), Relating to the authority of the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules requiring the use and installation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle electronic logging devices.
To Transportation.
HB 1377 (By Virdell), Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations.
To State Affairs.
HB 1378 (By Virdell, Troxclair, and Cain), Relating to municipal and county regulation of certain electric energy storage.
To State Affairs.
HB 1379 (By Virdell), Relating to the authority of a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 1380 (By Virdell), Relating to license plates issued for and displayed on passenger cars and light trucks.
To Transportation.
HB 1381 (By Virdell), Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign entities by public institutions of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HB 1382 (By Virdell), Relating to a prohibition on weather modification and control; creating a criminal offense.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 1383 (By Buckley), Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1384 (By Virdell), Relating to the enforcement of certain standards for commercial motor vehicles.
To Transportation.
HB 1385 (By Virdell), Relating to the labeling of beef and beef products; providing a civil penalty.
To Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
HB 1386 (By Virdell), Relating to license plates issued for and displayed on passenger cars and light trucks.
To Transportation.
HB 1387 (By Virdell), Relating to a person's eligibility to sit for the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1388 (By Buckley), Relating to an indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.
To Public Education.
HB 1389 (By J. Garcia), Relating to a grant program for junior reserve officers' training corps programs to provide military funeral honors for veterans.
To s/c Defense and Veterans' Affairs (Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs).
HB 1390 (By Zwiener), Relating to the requirement of a school district to notify a parent of curriculum or instructional material containing religion or religious values.
To Public Education.
HB 1391 (By Hopper), Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; increasing criminal penalties; changing parole eligibility.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1392 (By Bucy), Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1393 (By Metcalf), Relating to daylight saving time.
To State Affairs.
HB 1394 (By Schatzline), Relating to sovereign immunity and civil rights actions related to certain laws protecting the free exercise of religion.
To State Affairs.
HB 1395 (By Lujan), Relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
To Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
HB 1396 (By Talarico), Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.
To Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services.
HB 1397 (By Harris), Relating to the transfer and the care and custody of the letter known as the victory or death letter.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 1398 (By Harris), Relating to signs posted under the memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle collisions.
To Transportation.
HB 1399 (By Harris), 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.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1400 (By Harris), Relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
To Natural Resources.
HB 1401 (By Harris), Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1402 (By Harris), Relating to a prohibition on the use of public money to pay for the alteration of a roadway related to high-speed rail construction.
To s/c Transportation Funding (Transportation).
HB 1403 (By Harris), Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
To Human Services.
HB 1404 (By Harris), Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 3383 in Navarro County as part of the state highway system.
To Transportation.
HB 1405 (By Reynolds), Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1406 (By Meza), Relating to preferential voting in a primary election.
To Elections.
HB 1407 (By Guillen), Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
To Natural Resources.
HB 1408 (By Talarico), Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
To s/c Workforce (Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development).
HB 1409 (By Meza), Relating to limitations on the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
To Corrections.
HB 1410 (By Meza), Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.
To Corrections.
HB 1411 (By Allen), Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by certain school district employees.
To Public Education.
HB 1412 (By Allen), Relating to the location of certain public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 1413 (By Allen), Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.
To Public Education.
HB 1414 (By Allen), Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1415 (By Allen), Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1416 (By Allen), Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
To Corrections.
HB 1417 (By Guillen, Orr, and E. Morales), Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 1418 (By Schatzline), Relating to the use of in-custody informant testimony in a criminal trial.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1419 (By DeAyala), Relating to liability limits for noneconomic damages for personal injury and wrongful death claims.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1420 (By Vo), Relating to a study on nurse-to-patient ratios for critical care patients in health care facilities.
To Public Health.
HB 1421 (By Vo), Relating to the disclosure of certain personal information contained in motor vehicle records.
To Transportation.
HB 1422 (By Hull), 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; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1423 (By Goodwin), Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
To Appropriations.
HB 1424 (By Goodwin), Relating to the structuring of water rates by retail public utilities to promote water conservation; authorizing a fee.
To Natural Resources.
HB 1425 (By Spiller), Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
To State Affairs.
HB 1426 (By Bucy), Relating to a prohibition on the issuance or enforcement of a search warrant, subpoena, or other court order for certain menstrual health data.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1427 (By Schatzline), Relating to prohibiting the denial of public benefits for students enrolled in a private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction.
To Public Education.
HB 1428 (By Metcalf), Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts in Montgomery County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1429 (By Buckley), Relating to the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
To Public Education.
HB 1430 (By Metcalf), Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
To s/c Property Tax Appraisals (Ways and Means).
HB 1431 (By Gerdes), Relating to the prohibited manufacture, processing, possession, distribution, offer for sale, and sale of cell-cultured protein.
To Public Health.
HB 1432 (By Goodwin), Relating to restrictive covenants regulating certain landscaping and water conservation practices.
To Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
HB 1433 (By Hickland), Relating to efficiency audits for certain political subdivisions.
To Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 1434 (By Hickland), Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
To State Affairs.
HB 1435 (By Hickland), Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
To Delivery of Government Efficiency.
HB 1436 (By M. González), Relating to an animal cruelty public awareness campaign by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 1437 (By M. González), Relating to the task force on pollinator health.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 1438 (By Zwiener), Relating to climate change planning and reporting.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 1439 (By Bucy), Relating to early voting by mail.
To Elections.
HB 1440 (By Gervin-Hawkins), Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.
To Human Services.
HB 1441 (By Plesa), Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
To Public Education.
HB 1442 (By Howard), Relating to the Internet broadcast or recording of certain open meetings.
To Delivery of Government Efficiency.
HB 1443 (By Schatzline), Relating to creating the criminal offense of promotion of a child-like sex doll.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1444 (By Schatzline), Relating to a school district's purchase of instructional materials using funds allotted under the instructional materials and technology allotment.
To Public Education.
HB 1445 (By Hernandez), Relating to the compensation of counsel appointed to provide representation and services to indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile proceedings.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1446 (By Goodwin), Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on the effects of school district policies prohibiting student use of personal communication devices.
To Public Education.
HB 1447 (By Goodwin), Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.
To State Affairs.
HB 1448 (By Goodwin), Relating to the dedication of certain federal money received for public education and the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.
To Appropriations.
HB 1449 (By Capriglione), Relating to permits for mobile food service establishments operating in certain counties.
To Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 1450 (By Capriglione), Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to report certain information regarding gifts, grants, donations, and investments received from certain foreign sources.
To Higher Education.
HB 1451 (By Capriglione), Relating to the information required to be disclosed in a lobbyist registration form.
To State Affairs.
HB 1452 (By Capriglione), Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 1453 (By Tepper), Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes and certificates of obligation by certain local governments.
To Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services.
HB 1454 (By Tepper), Relating to waivers and reductions of tuition and fees by institutions of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HB 1455 (By J. Jones), Relating to the collection and reporting of information regarding mental health jail diversion.
To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1456 (By Patterson), Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate complaints by parents of children enrolled in public school.
To Public Education.
HB 1457 (By Tepper), Relating to the inclusion of a course on modern conflicts in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
To Public Education.
HB 1458 (By Metcalf), Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1459 (By V. Jones), Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1460 (By Gervin-Hawkins), Relating to the establishment of a task force to locate relatives and certain individuals and to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
To Human Services.
HB 1461 (By Frank), Relating to the confinement or detention of certain individuals in a county jail or other facility operated by or for the county and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement or detention.
To Corrections.
HB 1462 (By M. González), Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses.
To s/c County and Regional Government (Intergovernmental Affairs).
HB 1463 (By V. Jones and E. Morales), Relating to the manufacture, transportation, storage, and disposal of new and scrap tires; authorizing a fee.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 1464 (By Talarico), Relating to a prescription drug purchasing pool for certain health benefit plan issuers and employers.
To Insurance.
HB 1465 (By Hickland), Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of invasive visual recording and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1466 (By Hayes), Relating to reports on information regarding certain multifamily residential developments to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
To Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 1467 (By Lalani), Relating to emergency preparedness of assisted living facilities and the health and safety of residents of those facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties.
To Human Services.
HB 1468 (By Leo Wilson), Relating to vaccine exemptions for individuals covered under a vaccine preventable disease policy implemented by certain health care facilities.
To Public Health.
HB 1469 (By VanDeaver), Relating to the County Court at Law of Bowie County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1470 (By Reynolds), Relating to a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.
To State Affairs.
HB 1471 (By Meza), Relating to the designation of Diwali and Dashain as optional holidays.
To Delivery of Government Efficiency.
HB 1472 (By Meza), Relating to the provision in the Nepali language of application forms and an alternate examination for a driver's license.
To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1473 (By Meza), Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers.
To Human Services.
HB 1474 (By Lalani), Relating to the prohibited retail sale and provision to minors of certain over-the-counter weight loss drugs and dietary supplements; providing a civil penalty.
To Public Health.
HB 1475 (By Schofield), Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
To Elections.
HB 1476 (By Swanson), Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.
To Elections.
HB 1477 (By Swanson), Relating to preparing and delivering precinct election returns; increasing a criminal penalty.
To Elections.
HB 1478 (By Cain), Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws.
To Elections.
HB 1479 (By Cain), Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HB 1480 (By Longoria), Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 1481 (By Fairly, Patterson, Talarico, and Buckley), Relating to the use of personal wireless communication devices by students during instructional time.
To Public Education.
HB 1482 (By Leo Wilson), Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain repeat intoxication offenders.
To Corrections.
HB 1483 (By Gervin-Hawkins), Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of certain residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1484 (By Leo Wilson, Noble, Cunningham, and Dutton), Relating to the protection of students from sexual grooming.
To Public Education.
HB 1485 (By Leo Wilson), Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1486 (By Louderback), Relating to dedicatory instruments prohibiting or restricting the display of Thin Blue Line flags by a property owners' association.
To Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
HB 1487 (By Louderback), Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1488 (By Louderback), Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present; providing an administrative penalty.
To State Affairs.
HB 1489 (By Oliverson), Relating to prohibiting an officer or employee of this state or of a political subdivision of this state from distributing certain voter registration application forms.
To Elections.
HB 1490 (By Swanson), Relating to creating a criminal offense for certain conduct involving the unauthorized use of a vehicle
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1491 (By Schatzline), Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
To s/c County and Regional Government (Intergovernmental Affairs).
HB 1492 (By Schatzline), Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to deny or limit access to dying members of an individual's family.
To Public Health.
HB 1493 (By Johnson), Relating to liability for the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1494 (By Patterson), Relating to venue in certain actions challenging the constitutionality, validity, or applicability of state agency administrative rules.
To Delivery of Government Efficiency.
HB 1495 (By E. Morales), Relating to the prohibited release of personal information collected during the jury selection process.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1496 (By Zwiener), Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl.
To Public Health.
HB 1497 (By Cain, Vasut, Noble, Hefner, and DeAyala), Relating to the placement of a nativity scene on the Capitol grounds.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 1498 (By Walle and Ward Johnson), Relating to the monitoring of emissions from certain concrete plants.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 1499 (By Walle), Relating to the creation of an environmental product declaration grant program for manufacturers of ready-mixed concrete.
To Environmental Regulation.
HCR 94 (By C. Morales), Designating May 8 as Vaccination Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
To Public Health.
HCR 95 (By Hefner), Designating Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 96 (By Bumgarner), Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 97 (By Bhojani), Designating April 14 as Sikh Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 98 (By Plesa), Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security.
To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.
HCR 99 (By Spiller), Designating the Texas strip steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.
To State Affairs.
HCR 100 (By Flores), Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 101 (By King), Designating the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.
To State Affairs.
HCR 102 (By Harris), Urging Congress to preserve Sections 45U, 45Y, and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code.
To s/c State-Federal Relations (Intergovernmental Affairs).
HR 468 (By Meza), Recognizing the D.C. Statehood Compact and petitioning the Congress of the United States admit Washington, D.C., into the Union
To s/c State-Federal Relations (Intergovernmental Affairs).
HR 470 (By Howard), Granting permission for the floor of the House to be opened on April 27, 2025, for Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 5.
To House Administration.
List No. 2
HR 441 (By Leach), Recognizing March 13, 2025, as Collin College Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 442 (By Simmons), Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Omega Psi Phi Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 443 (By Oliverson), Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Legislative Advocacy Day for the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 445 (By Bhojani), Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Bahá'í Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 446 (By Simmons), Commending the Teen and Police Service Academy of Houston.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 447 (By A. Davis), In memory of Patrick Shaw Stallings of Seagoville.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 449 (By Leach), Commending the North Texas Warrior Golf Association for its contributions to area military veterans.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 450 (By Thompson), In memory of Princella Jewel Vogel of Houston.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 451 (By Reynolds), Honoring the Missouri City Mayor's Youth Commission.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 453 (By Spiller), Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Jack County Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 454 (By Wharton), In memory of Bremond mayor Richard "Ricky" Swick.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 455 (By Wharton), In memory of Sergeant Mark Allen Butler of the Navasota Police Department.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 457 (By Manuel), Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Texas Prevention Network Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 458 (By Lambert), In memory of Larry Lyndon Beauchamp of Lawn.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 459 (By Lambert), Recognizing April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 460 (By Y. Davis), Honoring Pastor Joshua LeBetts Pryor for his service as Pastor of the Day on March 19, 2025.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 461 (By Harless), Honoring native Texan and musician and actor Lyle Lovett.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 462 (By Hinojosa), Congratulating Bishop Joe S. Vásquez on his installation as archbishop of Galveston-Houston.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 463 (By Dutton), In memory of Isaac T. Bryant of Houston.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 464 (By Guillen), Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Floresville Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 466 (By Fairly), Congratulating Kristi Leff of Amarillo ISD on being named the 2025 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 467 (By Bucy), Congratulating Chris Mihealsick on her selection as the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 469 (By Lozano), Congratulating Moo-Moo on the opening of the restaurant's new location in Port Lavaca.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 471 (By Howard), Honoring Texas Women's Foundation on the occasion of International Women's Day.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 472 (By Olcott), In memory of Patricia Jung Williams of Willow Park.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 474 (By Kerwin), Honoring the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin TD, on the occasion of his visit to Texas.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 475 (By C. Morales), Honoring Officers James Montero, José Selvera Jr., Raymond Gonzalez, Cecil Mosqueda, and U. P. Hernandez of the Houston Police Department on being featured in the Chicano Squad television series.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 476 (By Ward Johnson), In memory of Tanya Debose of Houston.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 477 (By Johnson), Commemorating the 125th anniversary of Baylor College of Medicine.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 478 (By Spiller), In memory of Reta Gay Nance.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 479 (By Spiller), Congratulating the Nocona High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division 1 state championship.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 480 (By Tepper), Recognizing March 12, 2025, as Texas Tech University System Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 481 (By Plesa), Honoring President Richard C. Benson for his service to The University of Texas at Dallas and the field of higher education.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 482 (By Simmons), Honoring Winfred A. Simmons for his contributions as a school athletics coach.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 483 (By Lalani), Recognizing March 31, 2025, as House District 76 Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 484 (By Geren), Recognizing March 12, 2025, as Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 485 (By Hefner), Recognizing March 26, 2025, as Texas Pharmacy Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 486 (By C. Bell), Commending the Southern Regional Education Board and its Crisis Recovery Support Network for supporting schools in Texas.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 487 (By Schoolcraft), Recognizing Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD for being one of the top five school districts for new National Board Certified Teachers in Texas.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 488 (By Lambert), In memory of Aspen Cheyenne Blessing of Baird.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 489 (By Cole), In memory of Heath Donell Creech of Austin.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
SCR 21 to Local and Consent Calendars.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
The following messages from the senate were today received by the house:
Message No. 1
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Honorable Speaker of the House
House Chamber
Austin, Texas
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has taken the following action:
THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the purpose of investing in cryptocurrency and the investment authority of the comptroller of public accounts over the reserve and certain other state funds.
Relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.
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.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain offenses by massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors.
Relating to the procedure for a hearing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on the denial of an electrician's license or disciplinary action against an electrician.
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right of parents to raise their children.
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate