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  1. Taxes and public spending6 recorded events

    SB 10 — Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 2 · Final passage · Voted no: 2 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · August 25, 2025–September 2, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.

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    89(2) History for SB 10 | Texas Legislature Online

    Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.

    1. September 2, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 10 was lost by (Record 139): 60 Yeas, 71 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 25, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table was lost by (Record 52): 61 Yeas, 74 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. August 25, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 3 was adopted by (Record 53): 94 Yeas, 43 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. August 25, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 10, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 54): 81 Yeas, 55 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. August 25, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      The roll of those voting yea and nay was again called and the verified vote resulted, as follows (Record 63): 87 Yeas, 44 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    6. August 25, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 10 was passed by (Record 64): 78 Yeas, 52 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  2. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    HB 1545 — House Bill 1545, the biennial sunset scheduling bill, amends the Finance Code, Government Code, Human Resources Code, Occupations Code, and Special District Local Laws Code to change the review cycle for certain state agencies and other entities under the Texas Sunset Act.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 2, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 1545, the biennial sunset scheduling bill, amends the Finance Code, Government Code, Human Resources Code, Occupations Code, and Special District Local Laws Code to change the review cycle for certain state agencies and other entities under the Texas Sunset Act. Additionally, the bill removes the State Soil…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 1545

    House Bill 1545, the biennial sunset scheduling bill, amends the Finance Code, Government Code, Human Resources Code, Occupations Code, and Special District Local Laws Code to change the review cycle for certain state agencies and other entities under the Texas Sunset Act. Additionally, the bill removes the State Soil…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on HB 1545 prevailed by (Record 4161): 122 Yeas, 13 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 1545 was passed by (Record 1267): 137 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  3. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    HB 1056 — House Bill 1056 amends the Government Code to recognize gold and silver specie as legal tender in Texas.

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · May 2, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 1056 amends the Government Code to recognize gold and silver specie as legal tender in Texas. Among other provisions, the bill prohibits a person from being required to offer or accept gold and silver specie or gold and silver currency as legal tender for the payment of a debt, for deposit, or for any other…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 1056

    House Bill 1056 amends the Government Code to recognize gold and silver specie as legal tender in Texas. Among other provisions, the bill prohibits a person from being required to offer or accept gold and silver specie or gold and silver currency as legal tender for the payment of a debt, for deposit, or for any other…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 1056 prevailed by (Record 4060): 101 Yeas, 32 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 2, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 1056 was passed by (Record 1278): 89 Yeas, 45 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  4. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 252 — House Bill 252 amends the Government Code to authorize certain state agencies to elect to pay employment compensation twice a month to an employee who holds a position classified under classification salary Schedule A in the General Appropriations Act.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 23, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 252 amends the Government Code to authorize certain state agencies to elect to pay employment compensation twice a month to an employee who holds a position classified under classification salary Schedule A in the General Appropriations Act.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 252

    House Bill 252 amends the Government Code to authorize certain state agencies to elect to pay employment compensation twice a month to an employee who holds a position classified under classification salary Schedule A in the General Appropriations Act.

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 252 prevailed by (Record 4071): 118 Yeas, 18 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 24, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 252 was passed by (Record 485): 141 Yeas, 5 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 23, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 252 was passed to engrossment by (Record 443): 145 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  5. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 3000 — House Bill 3000 amends the Local Government Code to require the comptroller of public accounts to establish and administer the rural ambulance service grant program to support the state purpose of ensuring adequate ground ambulance services by providing financial assistance to qualified rural ambulance service providers in counties with a population of 68,750 or less.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 1, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 3000 amends the Local Government Code to require the comptroller of public accounts to establish and administer the rural ambulance service grant program to support the state purpose of ensuring adequate ground ambulance services by providing financial assistance to qualified rural ambulance service providers in counties with a population of 68,750 or less.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 3000

    House Bill 3000 amends the Local Government Code to require the comptroller of public accounts to establish and administer the rural ambulance service grant program to support the state purpose of ensuring adequate ground ambulance services by providing financial assistance to qualified rural ambulance service providers in counties with a population of 68,750 or less.

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 3000 prevailed by (Record 4062): 112 Yeas, 24 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3000 was passed by (Record 1274): 124 Yeas, 13 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3000 was passed to engrossment by (Record 1166): 131 Yeas, 11 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  6. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 346 — Current law caps the amount of the fee that the secretary of state may set and collect for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 9, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Current law caps the amount of the fee that the secretary of state may set and collect for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings. House Bill 346 amends the Government Code to remove those caps and to instead authorize the secretary of state to prescribe the amount of each of those fees, among…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 346

    Current law caps the amount of the fee that the secretary of state may set and collect for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings. House Bill 346 amends the Government Code to remove those caps and to instead authorize the secretary of state to prescribe the amount of each of those fees, among…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 346 prevailed by (Record 4073): 124 Yeas, 11 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 346 was passed by (Record 2051): 128 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 346 was passed to engrossment by (Record 1972): 142 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  7. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 1690 — House Bill 1690 amends the Water Code to require a groundwater conservation district to adopt rules requiring that certain notice be given for an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of the district.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 23, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 1690 amends the Water Code to require a groundwater conservation district to adopt rules requiring that certain notice be given for an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of the district. Governor's Reason for Veto: "In a session focused on securing water resources, House Bill No.…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 1690

    House Bill 1690 amends the Water Code to require a groundwater conservation district to adopt rules requiring that certain notice be given for an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of the district. Governor's Reason for Veto: "In a session focused on securing water resources, House Bill No.…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 1690 prevailed by (Record 4032): 133 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 24, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 1690 was passed by (Record 479): 141 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 23, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 1690 was passed to engrossment by (Record 435): 143 Yeas, 4 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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  8. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    CSHB 3866 — House Bill 3866 amends the Water Code to prohibit a person from installing or operating an intermediate bulk container recycling facility within 2,000 feet of a private residence and to require the registration of such a facility with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 10, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 3866 amends the Water Code to prohibit a person from installing or operating an intermediate bulk container recycling facility within 2,000 feet of a private residence and to require the registration of such a facility with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Implementation of the bill by the TCEQ is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 3866

    House Bill 3866 amends the Water Code to prohibit a person from installing or operating an intermediate bulk container recycling facility within 2,000 feet of a private residence and to require the registration of such a facility with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Implementation of the bill by the TCEQ is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 3866 prevailed by (Record 4054): 126 Yeas, 10 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 12, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3866 was passed by (Record 2145): 129 Yeas, 14 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 3866 was passed to engrossment by (Record 2109): 111 Yeas, 11 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  9. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    HB 5616 — House Bill 5616 amends the Government Code to provide for the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program, which is to be established and administered by the Texas Historical Commission to do the following:

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 5616 amends the Government Code to provide for the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program, which is to be established and administered by the Texas Historical Commission to do the following: recognize that the presidential libraries in Texas are vital historical and educational resources that attract…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 5616

    House Bill 5616 amends the Government Code to provide for the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program, which is to be established and administered by the Texas Historical Commission to do the following: recognize that the presidential libraries in Texas are vital historical and educational resources that attract…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 5616 prevailed by (Record 4045): 103 Yeas, 35 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 5616 was passed to engrossment by (Record 933): 101 Yeas, 47 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  10. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    HJR 7 — House Joint Resolution 7

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · April 29, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Joint Resolution 7 For Election: 11-4-25 House Joint Resolution 7 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to provide for, in each state fiscal year from September 1, 2027, until August 31, 2047, the deposit to the credit of the Texas Water Fund of the first $1 billion of the net revenue derived from state…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HJR 7

    House Joint Resolution 7 For Election: 11-4-25 House Joint Resolution 7 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to provide for, in each state fiscal year from September 1, 2027, until August 31, 2047, the deposit to the credit of the Texas Water Fund of the first $1 billion of the net revenue derived from state…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HJR 7 prevailed by (Record 4039): 122 Yeas, 12 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HJR 7, as amended, was adopted by (Record 815): 138 Yeas, 6 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  11. Taxes and public spending4 recorded events

    CSSB 21 — Senate Bill 21, the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, amends the Government Code to establish the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a special fund outside the state treasury to be managed and administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · May 20, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 21, the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, amends the Government Code to establish the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a special fund outside the state treasury to be managed and administered by the comptroller of public accounts. The bill sets out the composition of the reserve, which…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 21

    Senate Bill 21, the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, amends the Government Code to establish the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a special fund outside the state treasury to be managed and administered by the comptroller of public accounts. The bill sets out the composition of the reserve, which…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 21 prevailed by (Record 4050): 110 Yeas, 25 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 21, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 21 was passed by (Record 3153): 101 Yeas, 42 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 20, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3105): 123 Yeas, 6 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 20, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSSB 21, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3106): 105 Yeas, 23 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  12. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    HB 103 — House Bill 103 amends the Government Code to require the comptroller of public accounts to consult and coordinate with the Bond Review Board to develop and maintain a free online database of certain current and historical information regarding taxes imposed and bonds issued by each taxing unit in Texas and bond‑related projects.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 1 · April 29, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 103 amends the Government Code to require the comptroller of public accounts to consult and coordinate with the Bond Review Board to develop and maintain a free online database of certain current and historical information regarding taxes imposed and bonds issued by each taxing unit in Texas and bond‑related…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 103

    House Bill 103 amends the Government Code to require the comptroller of public accounts to consult and coordinate with the Bond Review Board to develop and maintain a free online database of certain current and historical information regarding taxes imposed and bonds issued by each taxing unit in Texas and bond‑related…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 103 prevailed by (Record 3983): 127 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 29, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 103 was passed by (Record 749): 110 Yeas, 33 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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  13. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    CSHB 1522 — House Bill 1522 amends the Government Code to revise the three‑day posting requirement for notice of a meeting of a governmental body under state open meetings law and to require the notice posted for a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget to include a physical copy of the proposed budget and a specified taxpayer impact statement, with certain exceptions.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 8, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 1522 amends the Government Code to revise the three‑day posting requirement for notice of a meeting of a governmental body under state open meetings law and to require the notice posted for a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget to include a physical copy of the proposed budget and a specified taxpayer impact statement, with certain exceptions.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 1522

    House Bill 1522 amends the Government Code to revise the three‑day posting requirement for notice of a meeting of a governmental body under state open meetings law and to require the notice posted for a meeting at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget to include a physical copy of the proposed budget and a specified taxpayer impact statement, with certain exceptions.

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 1522 prevailed by (Record 3964): 132 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 9, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 1522 was passed by (Record 93): 147 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 8, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 1522, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 83): 148 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  14. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    CSHB 2313 — House Bill 2313 amends the Tax Code to include the City of Lubbock among the municipalities authorized to designate a project financing zone for a qualified project, to use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax to fund the project, and to pledge eligible revenue for the payment of certain project obligations.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 13, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 2313 amends the Tax Code to include the City of Lubbock among the municipalities authorized to designate a project financing zone for a qualified project, to use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax to fund the project, and to pledge eligible revenue for the payment of certain project obligations. The bill grants the City of Corpus Christi flexibility with regard to the location of a project finance zone to include additional land and exclude area otherwise covered by water.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 2313

    House Bill 2313 amends the Tax Code to include the City of Lubbock among the municipalities authorized to designate a project financing zone for a qualified project, to use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax to fund the project, and to pledge eligible revenue for the payment of certain project obligations. The bill grants the City of Corpus Christi flexibility with regard to the location of a project finance zone to include additional land and exclude area otherwise covered by water.

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 2313 prevailed by (Record 3988): 82 Yeas, 55 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 14, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2313 was passed by (Record 2479): 100 Yeas, 40 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 13, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 2313, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 2408): 98 Yeas, 35 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  15. Taxes and public spending4 recorded events

    CSHB 2818 — House Bill 2818 amends the Information Resources Management Act, Government Code, to require the Department of Information Resources (DIR) to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) division within DIR.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · April 24, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 2818 amends the Information Resources Management Act, Government Code, to require the Department of Information Resources (DIR) to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) division within DIR. Among other provisions, the bill requires the division to assist state agencies and other entities that use DIR's…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 2818

    House Bill 2818 amends the Information Resources Management Act, Government Code, to require the Department of Information Resources (DIR) to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) division within DIR. Among other provisions, the bill requires the division to assist state agencies and other entities that use DIR's…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 2818 prevailed by (Record 3989): 105 Yeas, 32 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 25, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2818 was passed by (Record 578): 111 Yeas, 14 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 533): 136 Yeas, 10 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. April 24, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 2818, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 534): 137 Yeas, 10 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    HB 3250 — House Bill 3250 amends the Occupations Code to revise provisions relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 1, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 3250 amends the Occupations Code to revise provisions relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies. The bill authorizes the establishment of a stipend program by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for real estate appraiser trainees, others…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 3250

    House Bill 3250 amends the Occupations Code to revise provisions relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies. The bill authorizes the establishment of a stipend program by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for real estate appraiser trainees, others…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 3250 prevailed by (Record 3973): 101 Yeas, 34 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3250 was passed by (Record 1325): 104 Yeas, 28 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3250, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 1227): 111 Yeas, 29 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  17. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 3486 — House Bill 3486 amends the Tax Code to provide for a sales and use tax deduction for restaurant owners that purchase, prepare, and serve Texas farm‑raised oysters.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 7, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 3486 amends the Tax Code to provide for a sales and use tax deduction for restaurant owners that purchase, prepare, and serve Texas farm‑raised oysters.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 3486

    House Bill 3486 amends the Tax Code to provide for a sales and use tax deduction for restaurant owners that purchase, prepare, and serve Texas farm‑raised oysters.

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 3486 prevailed by (Record 3962): 114 Yeas, 21 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 8, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3486 was passed by (Record 1815): 131 Yeas, 11 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 7, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3486 was passed to engrossment by (Record 1708): 126 Yeas, 14 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  18. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 3487 — House Bill 3487 amends the Tax Code to provide for a sales and use tax deduction for restaurant owners who participate in a qualified oyster shell recycling program.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 7, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 3487 amends the Tax Code to provide for a sales and use tax deduction for restaurant owners who participate in a qualified oyster shell recycling program.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 3487

    House Bill 3487 amends the Tax Code to provide for a sales and use tax deduction for restaurant owners who participate in a qualified oyster shell recycling program.

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 3487 prevailed by (Record 3969): 124 Yeas, 6 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 8, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3487 was passed by (Record 1828): 129 Yeas, 10 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 7, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 3487 was passed to engrossment by (Record 1723): 109 Yeas, 13 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  19. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 4310 — House Bill 4310 amends the Government Code to authorize a member of the governing board of a nongovernmental entity or governmental body, other than a legislative agency, to inspect or duplicate public information maintained by the entity.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 13, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4310 amends the Government Code to authorize a member of the governing board of a nongovernmental entity or governmental body, other than a legislative agency, to inspect or duplicate public information maintained by the entity. With respect to the request of such information, the bill requires the…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4310

    House Bill 4310 amends the Government Code to authorize a member of the governing board of a nongovernmental entity or governmental body, other than a legislative agency, to inspect or duplicate public information maintained by the entity. With respect to the request of such information, the bill requires the…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4310 prevailed by (Record 3968): 112 Yeas, 13 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 14, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 4310 was passed by (Record 2434): 134 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 13, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 4310 was passed to engrossment by (Record 2341): 126 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  20. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    CSHB 4341 — House Bill 4341 amends the Government Code to require certain critical infrastructure facilities to provide to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and appropriate public safety agencies an accurate emergency response map of the facility and an opportunity to tour the facility using that map to verify the map's accuracy.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 1, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4341 amends the Government Code to require certain critical infrastructure facilities to provide to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and appropriate public safety agencies an accurate emergency response map of the facility and an opportunity to tour the facility using that map to verify the…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4341

    House Bill 4341 amends the Government Code to require certain critical infrastructure facilities to provide to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and appropriate public safety agencies an accurate emergency response map of the facility and an opportunity to tour the facility using that map to verify the…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4341 prevailed by (Record 3954): 132 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 4341 was passed by (Record 1301): 135 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 4341, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 1195): 138 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  21. Taxes and public spending4 recorded events

    CSHB 4486 — House Bill 4486 appropriates money for the payment of certain itemized claims and judgments plus any interest against the State of Texas from the general revenue fund, the state highway fund, the federal disaster fund, the coronavirus relief fund, the Economic Stabilization Fund, the sales tax guaranty trust account, and the suspense account established by the comptroller of public accounts and the attorney general in the general revenue fund.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 2 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 1 · May 7, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4486 appropriates money for the payment of certain itemized claims and judgments plus any interest against the State of Texas from the general revenue fund, the state highway fund, the federal disaster fund, the coronavirus relief fund, the Economic Stabilization Fund, the sales tax guaranty trust account, and the suspense account established by the comptroller of public accounts and the attorney general in the general revenue fund.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4486

    House Bill 4486 appropriates money for the payment of certain itemized claims and judgments plus any interest against the State of Texas from the general revenue fund, the state highway fund, the federal disaster fund, the coronavirus relief fund, the Economic Stabilization Fund, the sales tax guaranty trust account, and the suspense account established by the comptroller of public accounts and the attorney general in the general revenue fund.

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4486 prevailed by (Record 3991): 108 Yeas, 28 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 8, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 4486 was passed by (Record 1823): 118 Yeas, 23 Nays, 5 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 7, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 1717): 101 Yeas, 38 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 7, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSHB 4486, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 1718): 109 Yeas, 24 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  22. Taxes and public spending3 recorded events

    HB 4488 — House Bill 4488, the biennial funds consolidation bill, abolishes all funds and accounts created or re‑created and all dedications or rededications of revenue collected by a state agency for a particular purpose by an Act of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, except those specifically exempted from abolishment under the bill's provisions.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 6, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4488, the biennial funds consolidation bill, abolishes all funds and accounts created or re‑created and all dedications or rededications of revenue collected by a state agency for a particular purpose by an Act of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, except those specifically exempted from…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4488

    House Bill 4488, the biennial funds consolidation bill, abolishes all funds and accounts created or re‑created and all dedications or rededications of revenue collected by a state agency for a particular purpose by an Act of the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, except those specifically exempted from…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4488 prevailed by (Record 4001): 108 Yeas, 27 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 7, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 4488 was passed by (Record 1616): 119 Yeas, 18 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 6, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 4488 was passed to engrossment by (Record 1543): 120 Yeas, 25 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  23. Taxes and public spending5 recorded events

    CSHB 700 — House Bill 700 amends the Finance Code to provide for the regulation of commercial sales-based financing.

    Other procedural vote · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 2 · May 10, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 700 amends the Finance Code to provide for the regulation of commercial sales-based financing. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: establishes disclosure requirements for a provider who extends a specific offer of commercial sales-based financing of less than $1 million to a recipient in…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 700

    House Bill 700 amends the Finance Code to provide for the regulation of commercial sales-based financing. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: establishes disclosure requirements for a provider who extends a specific offer of commercial sales-based financing of less than $1 million to a recipient in…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 700 prevailed by (Record 4008): 98 Yeas, 23 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 12, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 700 was passed by (Record 2149): 116 Yeas, 28 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 was adopted by (Record 2116): 122 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 10, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1, as amended, was adopted by (Record 2117): 114 Yeas, 9 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 10, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 700, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 2118): 96 Yeas, 30 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  24. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    SB 1055 — Senate Bill 1055 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to raise the cap on the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District's groundwater well permit fee from one cent per thousand gallons of withdrawn groundwater to seven cents per such thousand gallons.

    Final passage · Not voting: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · May 27, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 1055 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to raise the cap on the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District's groundwater well permit fee from one cent per thousand gallons of withdrawn groundwater to seven cents per such thousand gallons.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 1055

    Senate Bill 1055 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to raise the cap on the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District's groundwater well permit fee from one cent per thousand gallons of withdrawn groundwater to seven cents per such thousand gallons.

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingFinal passage

      SB 1055 was passed by (Record 3863): 110 Yeas, 29 Nays, 4 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 27, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 1055 was passed to third reading by (Record 3736): 110 Yeas, 26 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  25. Taxes and public spending2 recorded events

    SB 2121 — Senate Bill 2121 amends the Business & Commerce Code, with respect to the state law regulating certain data brokers, to revise the definition of "data broker" to remove the provision in the definition stating that such a broker is a business entity whose principal source of revenue is derived from the collection, processing, or transfer of personal data, thereby redefining the term as a business entity that collects, processes, or transfers personal data that the business entity did not collect directly from the individual linked or linkable to the data.

    Final passage · Not voting: 1 · Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · May 27, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 2121 amends the Business & Commerce Code, with respect to the state law regulating certain data brokers, to revise the definition of "data broker" to remove the provision in the definition stating that such a broker is a business entity whose principal source of revenue is derived from the collection,…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2121

    Senate Bill 2121 amends the Business & Commerce Code, with respect to the state law regulating certain data brokers, to revise the definition of "data broker" to remove the provision in the definition stating that such a broker is a business entity whose principal source of revenue is derived from the collection,…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Not votingFinal passage

      SB 2121 was passed by (Record 3933): 131 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 27, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion prevailed by (Record 3666): 113 Yeas, 27 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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