FORTY-THIRD DAY --- MONDAY, APRIL 14, 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 157).
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, J.; 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; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; 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 — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
The invocation was offered by Scot Wall, state minister, Capitol Commission, Austin.
The chair recognized Representative Wharton who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following members were granted leaves of absence for today because of important business in the district:
Longoria on motion of Guerra.
Martinez Fischer on motion of R. Lopez.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
Notice was given at this time that the speaker had signed bills and resolutions in the presence of the house (see the addendum to the daily journal, Signed by the Speaker, Senate List No. 5).
PASTOR OF THE DAY
The chair presented Dr. Challis Bradford, Greater Garth Chapel AME Church, Dallas as the "Pastor of the Day."
CAPITOL PHYSICIAN
The chair presented Dr. David Randell of Abilene as the "Doctor for the Day."
The house welcomed Dr. Randell and thanked them for their participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
Messages from the senate were received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message Nos. 1, 2, and 3).
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, April 17.
The motion prevailed.
PROVIDING FOR A LOCAL, CONSENT,
AND RESOLUTIONS CALENDAR
Representative Patterson moved to set a local, consent, and resolutions calendar for 9 a.m. Thursday, April 17.
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.
MOTION IN WRITING
RULES SUSPENDED
ENGROSSED RIDERS
Representative Bonnen offered the following motion in writing:
Mr. Speaker:
I move to suspend House Rule 2, Section 1(a)(9), to permit the engrossment for HB 500 to be sent to the senate with engrossed riders in lieu of a full engrossment.
Bonnen
The motion in writing was read and prevailed.
SCR 47 - ADOPTED
(Patterson - House Sponsor)
The following resolution was laid before the house:
SCR 47, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
SCR 47 was adopted by (Record 158): 132 Yeas, 11 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Buckley; Bucy; Button; 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, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hickland; Hinojosa; Holt; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; Kerwin; King; Kitzman; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo Wilson; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Muñoz; Noble; Oliverson; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Paul; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Pierson; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Richardson; Rodríguez Ramos; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schofield; Schoolcraft; Shaheen; Shofner; Simmons; Slawson; Smithee; Spiller; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Vasut; Villalobos; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.
Nays — Cain; Harrison; Hopper; Lowe; Luther; Money; Olcott; Schatzline; Tinderholt; Toth; Virdell.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C); Little.
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Bryant; Bumgarner; Morgan.
STATEMENTS OF VOTE
When Record No. 158 was taken, my vote failed to register. I would have voted yes.
Bumgarner
When Record No. 158 was taken, I was shown voting yes. I intended to vote no.
Lozano
COMMITTEE MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following committee meetings were announced:
Local and Consent Calendars, 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, 1W.14, for a formal meeting, to set a congratulatory and memorial calendar and a local and consent calendar.
Delivery of Government Efficiency, upon adjournment or during bill referral, if permission is granted, today, 1W.14, for a formal meeting, to consider pending, referred, and committee business.
HR 472 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by Olcott)
The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 472, In memory of Patricia Jung Williams of Willow Park.
HR 834 - ADOPTED
(by Rose, Bowers, and Simmons)
Representative Rose moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 834.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 834, Recognizing April 14, 2025, as Red and White Day at the State Capitol in honor of the advocacy efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
(Harris in the chair)
HR 834 was adopted. (Harrison recorded voting no.)
On motion of Representative Bowers, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 834 as signers thereof.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Rose who introduced representatives of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
HR 795 - ADOPTED
(by Johnson)
Representative Johnson moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 795.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 795, Recognizing April 14, 2025, as Rice University Day at the State Capitol.
HR 795 was adopted.
On motion of Representative Bhojani, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 795 as signers thereof.
RECOGNITION
REPRESENTATIVE E. MORALES: Today, many, many law students throughout the State of Texas received notification of their February Bar results. To all those that passed, I ask for a round of applause for all of their hard work throughout their time period of the three years. More specifically, and more personal, my son, who some of you may have known through his nonpaid internship here in Representative Guillen's committee. You may have also known that he went to and graduated from The University of Texas in three years. He had to one-up his dad. And then he went to St. Mary's Law School and was able to graduate a semester early in December—this past December—take the February Bar, and we just heard this morning also that he passed the Bar. So we're very proud of Heriberto Morales III. Wish him well in his practice here in the State of Texas as an attorney.
REMARKS ORDERED PRINTED
Representative Manuel moved to print remarks by Representative E. Morales.
The motion prevailed.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CALENDAR
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
SECOND READING
The following resolutions were laid before the house and read second time:
CSHJR 5 ON SECOND READING
(by Lambert, Wilson, Curry, Harris Davila, Spiller, et al.)
CSHJR 5, A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and removing that system and its campuses from the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
Representative Lambert moved to postpone consideration of CSHJR 5 until 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22.
The motion prevailed.
GENERAL STATE CALENDAR
HOUSE BILLS
SECOND READING
The following bills were laid before the house and read second time:
CSHB 39 ON SECOND READING
(by R. Lopez, Hunter, Hefner, et al.)
CSHB 39, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to information and data regarding the incidence of veteran deaths in this state.
Amendment No. 1
Representatives Toth and J. Garcia offered the following amendment to CSHB 39:
Amend CSHB 39 (house committee report) on page 1, between lines 15 and 16, by inserting the following appropriately numbered subdivision and renumbering subsequent subdivisions accordingly:
(____) previous use of psychotropic drugs;
Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 159): 145 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Button; Cain; Campos; Canales; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; 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; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; 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.
Nays — Capriglione.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker; Harris(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
CSHB 39, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 160): 143 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.
Yeas — 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.; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; 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; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; 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; Simmons; Slawson; Smithee; Spiller; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Villalobos; Virdell; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker; Harris(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Dean; Shofner; Vasut.
STATEMENTS OF VOTE
When Record No. 160 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.
Dean
When Record No. 160 was taken, my vote failed to register. I would have voted yes.
Vasut
CSHB 102 ON SECOND READING
(by Wilson)
CSHB 102, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
CSHB 102 was passed to engrossment by (Record 161): 144 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Cain; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; 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; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; 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.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker; Harris(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Button; Craddick.
STATEMENTS OF VOTE
When Record No. 161 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.
Button
When Record No. 161 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.
Craddick
HB 126 ON SECOND READING
(by Tepper and A. Davis)
HB 126, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Pursuant to Rule 5, Section 28, of the House Rules, Representative Little requested an extension of speaking time on HB 126.
The request was granted.
(Speaker in the chair)
HB 126 was passed to engrossment by (Record 162): 109 Yeas, 35 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bonnen; Bowers; Buckley; Bucy; Button; Canales; Capriglione; Cole; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; González, M.; Goodwin; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Harrison; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hickland; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, V.; King; Kitzman; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo Wilson; Lopez, J.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Moody; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Muñoz; Noble; Oliverson; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Paul; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schofield; Simmons; Smithee; Spiller; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Toth; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Villalobos; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.
Nays — Alders; Bhojani; Bryant; Bumgarner; Cain; Campos; Collier; Flores; Garcia, J.; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; Guerra; Hinojosa; Holt; Hopper; Jones, J.; Kerwin; Little; Luther; Meza; Money; Morales, C.; Olcott; Pierson; Richardson; Rodríguez Ramos; Schatzline; Schoolcraft; Shaheen; Shofner; Slawson; Swanson; Tinderholt; Vasut.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Lopez, R.; Morgan; Virdell.
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. 4).
HB 290 ON SECOND READING
(by R. Lopez, et al.)
HB 290, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the Texas military forces.
HB 290 was passed to engrossment by (Record 163): 115 Yeas, 29 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Canales; Capriglione; Cole; Collier; Cortez; Craddick; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hickland; Hinojosa; Holt; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; Kerwin; King; Kitzman; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo Wilson; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Meyer; Meza; Money; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Muñoz; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Rodríguez Ramos; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schofield; Schoolcraft; Shaheen; Shofner; Simmons; Smithee; Talarico; Thompson; Turner; VanDeaver; Villalobos; Virdell; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.
Nays — Button; Cain; Cook; Cunningham; DeAyala; Dorazio; Harris Davila; Harrison; LaHood; Little; Lowe; Luther; Metcalf; Morgan; Noble; Olcott; Oliverson; Paul; Pierson; Richardson; Schatzline; Slawson; Spiller; Swanson; Tepper; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; Vasut.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C); Hopper.
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Bumgarner; Campos.
STATEMENTS OF VOTE
When Record No. 163 was taken, I was shown voting yes. I intended to vote no.
Alders
When Record No. 163 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.
Campos
When Record No. 163 was taken, I was shown voting yes. I intended to vote no.
Leo Wilson
CSHB 300 ON SECOND READING
(by Wilson)
CSHB 300, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
CSHB 300 was passed to engrossment by (Record 164): 147 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — 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, J.; 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; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; 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.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
HB 1330 ON SECOND READING
(by Howard, et al.)
HB 1330, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Representative Howard moved to postpone consideration of HB 1330 until 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22.
The motion prevailed.
CSHB 2110 ON SECOND READING
(by VanDeaver, King, Ward Johnson, Kitzman, et al.)
CSHB 2110, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to public higher education.
Representative VanDeaver moved to postpone consideration of CSHB 2110 until 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22.
The motion prevailed.
HB 2143 ON SECOND READING
(by Metcalf)
HB 2143, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1097 in Montgomery County as the Army Specialist Joey Lenz Memorial Highway.
HB 2143 was passed to engrossment by (Record 165): 146 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — 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, J.; 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; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; 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; Zwiener.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Wu.
RESOLUTIONS CALENDAR
The chair laid before the house the following resolutions on committee report:
HCR 64
(by Curry, Ashby, et al.)
HCR 64, Designating the first full week in April as Gifted and Talented Students Week for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
HCR 64 was adopted by (Record 166): 144 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — 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, J.; 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; Little; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Money; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morgan; Muñoz; Noble; 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.
Nays — Olcott.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Leo Wilson; Lowe.
STATEMENTS OF VOTE
When Record No. 166 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.
Leo Wilson
When Record No. 166 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.
Lowe
HCR 101
(by King)
HCR 101, 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.
HCR 101 was adopted by (Record 167): 134 Yeas, 10 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Button; Campos; Capriglione; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hickland; Hinojosa; Holt; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; King; Kitzman; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo Wilson; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Money; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morgan; Muñoz; Noble; Oliverson; Ordaz; Patterson; Paul; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Richardson; Rodríguez Ramos; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schatzline; Schofield; Schoolcraft; Shaheen; Shofner; Simmons; Slawson; Smithee; Spiller; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Vasut; Villalobos; Virdell; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.
Nays — Cain; Canales; Harrison; Hopper; Little; Luther; Olcott; Pierson; Tinderholt; Toth.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Longoria; Martinez Fischer.
Absent — Kerwin; Morales Shaw; Orr.
STATEMENT OF VOTE
When Record No. 167 was taken, I was shown voting no. I intended to vote yes.
Pierson
PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT
At 4:05 p.m., Representative McQueeney 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.
The motion prevailed.
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.)
(Dyson in the chair)
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 4:08 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 5667 (By Olcott), Relating to the chairman of the juvenile board of Parker County.
To s/c Juvenile Justice (Criminal Jurisprudence).
HB 5668 (By Spiller), Relating to the powers and duties of the Far North Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Tarrant and Wise Counties; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 5669 (By Phelan), Relating to the name and powers of the Sabine Pass Port Authority; altering the terms of the authority's port commission; altering the authority to issue bonds.
To Transportation.
HB 5670 (By Holt), Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 259; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, and taxes.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 5671 (By Kerwin), Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.
To Natural Resources.
HB 5672 (By Zwiener), Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
To Natural Resources.
HB 5673 (By Zwiener), Relating to the creation of La Cima Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
To Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 5674 (By Wilson), Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Land and Resource Management.
SB 365 to Higher Education.
SB 1415 to Ways and Means.
SB 1786 to Higher Education.
List No. 2
HCR 129 (By Howard), Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Austin Oaks Church.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 786 (By Raymond), In memory of Susana Imelda Alemán of Austin.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 787 (By Richardson), Honoring the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 789 (By Kerwin), Honoring the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum in Cleburne.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 790 (By Spiller), Commending Dr. Kevin Cunningham of Eastland County for his participation in the Physician of the Day program at the State Capitol on April 10, 2025.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 791 (By Spiller), In memory of Deubrella Burt Horton of Jack County.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 796 (By Guillen), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the commercial development and operation of in-situ recovery technology.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 798 (By Darby), Commemorating the 125th anniversary of City National Bank of Colorado City.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 799 (By King), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 800 (By Morgan), Commending George David Scott III of Richmond for his contributions to the cattle industry.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 801 (By Morgan), Congratulating Josh "Rowdy Yates" Holstead on his induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 802 (By Moody), Commending Rob Kepple on his exemplary career and his many contributions to the Lone Star State.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 803 (By Shofner), In memory of Charles Alfred Williamson of Tyler.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 804 (By Shofner), Congratulating the Stephen F. Austin State University Sylvans timbersports team on winning the 2025 Southern Forestry Conclave.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 805 (By Turner), In memory of Erma Adeyemo of Arlington.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 806 (By Turner), In memory of former State Representative Billy Len Arnold of Grand Prairie.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 807 (By Manuel), Recognizing May 18 through 24, 2025, as National PEO Week.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 808 (By Meyer), In memory of Molly Katherine Mullens of Park Cities.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 809 (By Meyer), In memory of Helen Asimakis Yampanis of Dallas.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 810 (By Romero), Congratulating labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta on her 95th birthday.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 811 (By Martinez Fischer), In memory of Yolanda P. Torres of San Antonio.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 812 (By Troxclair), Recognizing April 8, 2025, as Leadership Highland Lakes Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 813 (By Hinojosa), Honoring the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians on its 20th anniversary.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 814 (By C. Bell), Recognizing April 8, 2025, as Texas County Treasurers Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 816 (By Meyer), In memory of John Michael Jackson of University Park.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 817 (By C. Bell), Recognizing April 29, 2025, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 818 (By Bhojani), Recognizing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its contributions to the State of Texas.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 819 (By Plesa), Congratulating Tiffany Turner on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Aldridge Elementary School in Plano ISD.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 820 (By Plesa), Congratulating Tara Parmley on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Andrews Elementary School in Plano ISD.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 821 (By Plesa), Congratulating Deedra Schmidt on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Bethany Elementary School in Plano ISD.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 822 (By Plesa), Congratulating Jessica Morris on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Carlisle Elementary School in Plano ISD.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 824 (By Plesa), Congratulating Bryan Thurman on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Clark High School in Plano ISD.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 825 (By Dutton), In memory of Roy Leonard Grant Sr. of Houston.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 826 (By Dorazio), In memory of Alma Perez Jackson of San Antonio.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 827 (By Martinez), Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Donna Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 828 (By Geren), Congratulating the Boswell High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 830 (By Walle), Commemorating the dedication of the Historic Texas Cemetery Medallion and name plaque for the McDaniel Street Cemetery in Harris County.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 831 (By Campos), Recognizing Erica LaHood for her role as La Reina Linda XI for Fiesta San Antonio.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 832 (By Leo Wilson), Commemorating the return of the breakfast bowl to the menu of the Capitol Grill in the Texas State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 833 (By Villalobos), Commemorating the 2025 Robstown Volunteer Fire Department Cook Off.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 835 (By Turner), Recognizing April 17, 2025, as The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 836 (By Dyson), In memory of John Randal Satterwhite of Midlothian.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 837 (By Leo Wilson), Congratulating Jacob Benner of Anahuac Middle School on his selection for the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 838 (By Toth), In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Joey Martens Lenz.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 839 (By Lujan), Congratulating Jenessa Davila of South San Antonio High School on earning a gold medal at the 2025 Region 20E High School Visual Art Scholastic Event.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 840 (By Lujan), Congratulating Marely Rodriguez of South San Antonio High School on earning a gold medal at the 2025 Region 20E High School Visual Art Scholastic Event.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 841 (By Lujan), Congratulating the Southwest Independent School District Penguin Project on receiving a 2025 Magna Silver Award from the National School Boards Association.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
HR 842 (By Lujan), Recognizing October 12, 2025, as Music Heals Day in Texas and commending the Texas Music Project.
To Local and Consent Calendars.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker:
Senate List No. 5
SB 14
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
Monday, April 14, 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 homeland security activities of certain entities, including the establishment and operations of the Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Relating to the administration of immunizations to children, including required written informed consent to those immunizations and civil liability for failure to obtain the consent; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to memorial markers for certain officers killed in the line of duty.
Relating to the writ power of the Texas Supreme Court.
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail submitted by certain residents of an assisted living facility, a nursing facility, or an intermediate care facility.
Relating to common law public nuisance claims.
Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use for COVID-19 treatment.
Relating to the submission and approval of certain proposals by shareholders of nationally listed corporations.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a home-rule municipality to submit a proposed charter amendment to the voters for approval if application of the provisions of the amendment would be contrary to state law.
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education and employees of public institutions of higher education and their spouses from soliciting or accepting gifts, grants, donations, or investments from certain foreign entities.
Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators.
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to child-care resources.
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over United States military installations with respect to certain subject matters.
Relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to a prohibition on e-cigarette advertising in certain locations.
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain health care practitioners.
Relating to vehicle registration, license plates, and inspection reports.
Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.
Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to share data for the purpose of maintaining the statewide voter registration list.
Relating to the transfer of a protective order.
Relating to the collection of state and local hotel occupancy taxes and assessments related to hotels by an accommodations intermediary.
Relating to a study on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.
Relating to public higher education.
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
SB 1967
Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
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Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund.
Relating to the reliability of the electricity supply chain.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the maximum amount of money allowable in the economic stabilization fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
Message No. 2
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 2
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:
LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Relating to a handbook on parental rights in education and training requirements on parental rights in education for a member of the board of trustees of a school district.
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
Relating to the failure to disclose certain appraisal reports by an entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to acquire real property.
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts over health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances.
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Relating to the meetings of the boards of trustees of independent school districts.
SB 447
Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
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Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
Relating to establishing a child-care services waiting list priority for the children of certain child-care workers.
Relating to certain protected disclosures or communications by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding prescription drug benefits.
Relating to the disclosure of certain financial information by certain nonprofit organizations that enter into sizeable contracts with political subdivisions.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history.
Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants.
Relating to grant amounts under the young farmer grant program.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
Relating to prohibiting certain state governmental entities from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities.
Relating to patient authorization to access certain investigational sun protection products.
Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions.
Relating to the renewal of an engineering license or registration.
Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts.
Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations.
Relating to guardianship matters.
Relating to the confidentiality of fraud detection and deterrence information under the public information law.
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Relating to the audit of an election using an electronic voting system.
Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.
Relating to abolishing the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of filing an application for a place on the general primary election ballot or for nomination by convention with more than one political party.
Relating to the issuance of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal specialty license plates.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to engage in marketing about the availability of certain private health benefit plan coverage.
Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Relating to criminal history record information for certain master, magistrate, referee, associate judge, or other court official applicants appointed or employed to serve in a state court.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
Relating to the withdrawal of a candidate in a runoff primary election.
Relating to the exclusion of certain securities transaction payments from the total revenue of a taxable entity that is a registered securities market operator.
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Relating to liability of a water park entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to exempting certain transactions from regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.
Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.
Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state.
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
Relating to the continuation of the Task Force on Consolidation of Workforce and Social Services.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
Relating to choice of law and assignment or acquisition of claims and demands in connection with certificated and uncertificated securities.
Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the regulation of professional employer organizations.
Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council.
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.
Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.
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.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
Relating to liquor sales on credit by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit to a wholesaler.
Relating to prohibited local regulations regarding certain late-night and overnight deliveries to food service establishments.
Relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties.
SB 1371
Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
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Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Relating to the powers of certain nonresident seller's permit holders who also hold a winery permit.
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain school-related items.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility.
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision.
SB 1464
Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
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Relating to a hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation or suspension of a vehicle title.
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.
Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the institution, or the chief executive officer of a university system.
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the release of motor vehicle collision report information.
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.
Relating to the rulemaking power of the Texas Supreme Court.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.
Relating to the designation of State Loop 255 in Camp County as the Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.
SB 1930
Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
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Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Relating to the applicability of certain pedestrian laws to certain sidewalk users.
Relating to designating October 21 as Unplug Texas Day.
Relating to reports regarding county jail prisoners confined in out-of-state jails.
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.
Designating February 10 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Designating Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.
Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new transit amenity center at 207 W. 14th Street in the Capitol Complex the "Lead On! Transit Amenity" in honor of Justin Dart.
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
Message No. 3
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 3
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:
SCR 47
Zaffirini
SPONSOR: Patterson
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Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
Message No. 4
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 4
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 REFUSED TO CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING MEASURES AND REQUESTS THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TO ADJUST THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES:
Senate Conferees: Huffman - Chair/Creighton/Kolkhorst/Nichols/Schwertner
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
APPENDIX
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Favorable reports have been filed by committees as follows:
April 10
Corrections - HB 2756
Delivery of Government Efficiency - HB 149, HB 1500, HB 3112
Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs - HB 1583, HB 1832
Human Services - HB 2789, HB 3396
Insurance - HB 2067, HB 2221, HB 2254, HB 2563, HB 3211
Intergovernmental Affairs - HCR 77, HCR 102
Public Education - HB 2
Public Health - HB 37, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1675, SB 5
State Affairs - HB 805, HB 1359, HB 2625, HB 3228
Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development - HB 431, HB 1147, HB 1154, HB 2468, HB 2488, HB 2788, HB 2791, HB 3260, HCR 90
April 11
Culture, Recreation, and Tourism - HB 2018, HB 3724, HB 3887
Delivery of Government Efficiency - HB 1672, HB 3623, HB 3700
Energy Resources - HB 3158
Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs - HB 1775, HB 2486
Human Services - HB 4116, HB 4127
Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence - HB 923, HB 1748, HB 1749, HB 1922, HB 2176, HB 2578, HB 2637, HB 2733, HB 2884, HB 2960, HB 2986, HB 3004, HB 4145
Licensing and Administrative Procedures - HB 11, HB 491, HB 1562, HB 2286
Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services - HB 3126, HB 3474, HB 3594, HB 4134, HB 4233
Public Education - HB 27, HB 121, SB 2
State Affairs - HB 1846
ENGROSSED
April 10 - HB 365, HB 647, HB 1094, HB 1109, HB 1400
SENT TO THE GOVERNOR
April 10 - HCR 65, HCR 119