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  1. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    HB 20 — House Bill 20 amends the Government Code, Penal Code, and Civil Practice and Remedies Code to set out provisions regarding a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · August 21, 2025–September 3, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 20 amends the Government Code, Penal Code, and Civil Practice and Remedies Code to set out provisions regarding a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions. The bill also expands the conduct that constitutes a state jail felony theft offense of unlawfully…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 20

    House Bill 20 amends the Government Code, Penal Code, and Civil Practice and Remedies Code to set out provisions regarding a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions. The bill also expands the conduct that constitutes a state jail felony theft offense of unlawfully…

    1. September 3, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 20 prevailed by (Record 165): 129 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 21, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 20, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 40): 136 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. August 21, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 20 was passed by (Record 47): 135 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  2. Housing and land use2 recorded events

    CSHB 192 — House Bill 192 amends the Local Government Code to expand the conditions under which Harris County is required to hold an election for the reduction of funding or resources for certain primary law enforcement agencies.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · August 27, 2025–August 27, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 192 amends the Local Government Code to expand the conditions under which Harris County is required to hold an election for the reduction of funding or resources for certain primary law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the bill prohibits Harris County from doing the following: transferring money…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 192

    House Bill 192 amends the Local Government Code to expand the conditions under which Harris County is required to hold an election for the reduction of funding or resources for certain primary law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the bill prohibits Harris County from doing the following: transferring money…

    1. August 27, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 192, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 98): 88 Yeas, 45 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 27, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 192 was passed by (Record 105): 89 Yeas, 48 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  3. Housing and land use2 recorded events

    CSHB 26 — House Bill 26 amends the Local Government Code to authorize a sheriff or constable of Harris County to enter into a contract with a local government, a property owners' association, or an owner of land to provide law enforcement services in the sheriff's county or the constable's precinct as follows:

    Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · August 27, 2025–August 27, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 26 amends the Local Government Code to authorize a sheriff or constable of Harris County to enter into a contract with a local government, a property owners' association, or an owner of land to provide law enforcement services in the sheriff's county or the constable's precinct as follows: in and near the area managed or regulated by the local government or the association or the area owned by the owner; and to the persons residing in or visiting such an area.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 26

    House Bill 26 amends the Local Government Code to authorize a sheriff or constable of Harris County to enter into a contract with a local government, a property owners' association, or an owner of land to provide law enforcement services in the sheriff's county or the constable's precinct as follows: in and near the…

    1. August 27, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 26 was passed to engrossment by (Record 97): 95 Yeas, 29 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 27, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 26 was passed by (Record 104): 88 Yeas, 49 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  4. Housing and land use2 recorded events

    SB 14 — Senate Bill 14 amends the Local Government Code to require a political subdivision to provide a credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or product that results in water reuse, conservation, or savings.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · August 26, 2025–August 26, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 14 amends the Local Government Code to require a political subdivision to provide a credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or product that results in…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) SB 14

    Senate Bill 14 amends the Local Government Code to require a political subdivision to provide a credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or product that results in…

    1. August 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 14 was passed to third reading by (Record 73): 128 Yeas, 7 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 14 was passed by (Record 85): 133 Yeas, 6 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  5. Housing and land use2 recorded events

    SB 16 — Senate Bill 16 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code to create the felony offenses of real property theft and real property fraud with penalty scales based on the market value of the real property or the value of the benefit received.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · August 26, 2025–August 26, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 16 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code to create the felony offenses of real property theft and real property fraud with penalty scales based on the market value of the real property or the value of the benefit received. The bill provides additional penalty increases for the offenses, sets the statute of limitations period at 10 years, and sets out criminal court procedures for the offenses, including restitution for real property theft.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) SB 16

    Senate Bill 16 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and Penal Code to create the felony offenses of real property theft and real property fraud with penalty scales based on the market value of the real property or the value of the benefit received. The bill provides additional penalty increases for the offenses, sets…

    1. August 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 16, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 72): 138 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 16 was passed by (Record 84): 138 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  6. Housing and land use2 recorded events

    SB 3 — Senate Bill 3 amends the Water Code to require the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to identify each area in a flash flood-prone area that has a history of consistent or severe flooding and, based on that history and any factor the TWDB considers relevant, warrants the installation, maintenance, and operation of one or more outdoor warning sirens.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · August 26, 2025–August 26, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 3 amends the Water Code to require the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to identify each area in a flash flood-prone area that has a history of consistent or severe flooding and, based on that history and any factor the TWDB considers relevant, warrants the installation, maintenance, and operation of…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) SB 3

    Senate Bill 3 amends the Water Code to require the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to identify each area in a flash flood-prone area that has a history of consistent or severe flooding and, based on that history and any factor the TWDB considers relevant, warrants the installation, maintenance, and operation of…

    1. August 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 3, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 70): 138 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 26, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 3 was passed by (Record 82): 136 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  7. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    HB 17 — Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts.

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

    What this issue meant

    Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts.

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    89(2) History for HB 17 | Texas Legislature Online

    Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts.

    1. August 25, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 failed of adoption by (Record 50): 56 Yeas, 84 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. August 25, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 17 was passed to engrossment by (Record 51): 85 Yeas, 55 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. August 25, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 17 was passed by (Record 62): 83 Yeas, 48 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  8. Housing and land use1 recorded event

    HB 23 — House Bill 23 amends the Tax Code to exempt from all property taxation all real and personal property in Harris County that is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, and held for use in promoting agriculture, supporting youth, and providing educational support in the community.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · August 25, 2025–August 25, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 23 amends the Tax Code to exempt from all property taxation all real and personal property in Harris County that is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, and held for use in promoting agriculture, supporting youth, and providing…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 23

    House Bill 23 amends the Tax Code to exempt from all property taxation all real and personal property in Harris County that is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, and held for use in promoting agriculture, supporting youth, and providing…

    1. August 25, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 23 was passed by (Record 66): 113 Yeas, 13 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  9. Housing and land use1 recorded event

    HB 27 — Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · August 25, 2025–August 25, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district.

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    89(2) History for HB 27 | Texas Legislature Online

    Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district.

    1. August 25, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 27 was passed by (Record 65): 126 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  10. Housing and land use1 recorded event

    SB 18 — Senate Bill 18 amends the Water Code to authorize a qualified local sponsor to do the following without obtaining a permit:

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · August 25, 2025–August 25, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 18 amends the Water Code to authorize a qualified local sponsor to do the following without obtaining a permit: construct or maintain on property owned or controlled by the sponsor a dam or reservoir with normal storage of not more than 200 acre-feet of water for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) SB 18

    Senate Bill 18 amends the Water Code to authorize a qualified local sponsor to do the following without obtaining a permit: construct or maintain on property owned or controlled by the sponsor a dam or reservoir with normal storage of not more than 200 acre-feet of water for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and…

    1. August 25, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 18 was passed by (Record 68): 131 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  11. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    HB 5246 — House Bill 5246 amends the Government Code to revise provisions relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission, the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC), the aerospace and aviation office within the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, and other applicable entities and institutions regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities.

    Final passage · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 1, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 5246 amends the Government Code to revise provisions relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission, the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC), the aerospace and aviation office within the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, and other applicable entities and institutions regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 5246

    House Bill 5246 amends the Government Code to revise provisions relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission, the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC), the aerospace and aviation office within the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office, and other…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on HB 5246 prevailed by (Record 4129): 83 Yeas, 52 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 5246 was passed by (Record 1317): 123 Yeas, 8 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 5246, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 1216): 142 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  12. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    CSSB 1405 — Senate Bill 1405 amends the Government Code to revise statutory provisions relating to the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program, broadband speed thresholds, the state broadband development map, and the broadband development program and amends the Tax Code to make certain changes relating to sales and use tax for Internet access service and franchise tax liability in connection with qualifying broadband grants.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 3 · May 21, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 1405 amends the Government Code to revise statutory provisions relating to the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program, broadband speed thresholds, the state broadband development map, and the broadband development program and amends the Tax Code to make certain changes relating to sales and use tax for…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 1405

    Senate Bill 1405 amends the Government Code to revise statutory provisions relating to the Texas Broadband Pole Replacement Program, broadband speed thresholds, the state broadband development map, and the broadband development program and amends the Tax Code to make certain changes relating to sales and use tax for…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 1405 prevailed by (Record 4134): 102 Yeas, 36 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 22, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 1405 was passed by (Record 3196): 111 Yeas, 31 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 21, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSSB 1405, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3158): 94 Yeas, 31 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  13. Housing and land use5 recorded events

    CSSB 15 — Senate Bill 15 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality from adopting or enforcing a measure that requires a residential lot to be larger than 3,000 square feet, wider than 30 feet, or deeper than 75 feet or that requires, if regulating the density of dwelling units in a residential development, a ratio of dwelling units per acre that prevents a single‑family home from being built on a residential lot that is at least 3,000 square feet.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 2 · May 27, 2025–June 1, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 15 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality from adopting or enforcing a measure that requires a residential lot to be larger than 3,000 square feet, wider than 30 feet, or deeper than 75 feet or that requires, if regulating the density of dwelling units in a residential development, a…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 15

    Senate Bill 15 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit a municipality from adopting or enforcing a measure that requires a residential lot to be larger than 3,000 square feet, wider than 30 feet, or deeper than 75 feet or that requires, if regulating the density of dwelling units in a residential development, a…

    1. June 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 15 prevailed by (Record 4137): 78 Yeas, 57 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 28, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 15 was passed by (Record 3837): 86 Yeas, 43 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 27, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3689): 97 Yeas, 26 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 27, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 was adopted by (Record 3690): 78 Yeas, 47 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 27, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSSB 15, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3691): 87 Yeas, 48 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  14. Housing and land use4 recorded events

    CSHB 145 — House Bill 145 amends the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Utilities Code, to require an electric utility, municipally owned utility, or electric cooperative that owns a transmission or distribution facility in a wildfire risk area to file a wildfire mitigation plan to be approved, modified, or rejected by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).

    Final passage · Voted yes: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · April 24, 2025–May 31, 2025

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    House Bill 145 amends the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Utilities Code, to require an electric utility, municipally owned utility, or electric cooperative that owns a transmission or distribution facility in a wildfire risk area to file a wildfire mitigation plan to be approved, modified, or rejected by the Public…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 145

    House Bill 145 amends the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Utilities Code, to require an electric utility, municipally owned utility, or electric cooperative that owns a transmission or distribution facility in a wildfire risk area to file a wildfire mitigation plan to be approved, modified, or rejected by the Public…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on HB 145 prevailed by (Record 4120): 103 Yeas, 21 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 25, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 145 was passed by (Record 555): 131 Yeas, 8 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 24, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 502): 139 Yeas, 7 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. April 24, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 145, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 503): 132 Yeas, 10 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  15. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    HB 2011 — House Bill 2011 amends the Property Code to expand the conditions under which a person from whom a real property interest is acquired by an entity through eminent domain for a public use, or that person's heirs, successors, or assigns, is entitled to repurchase the property to include the entity that acquired the property through eminent domain, or the entity that acquired through eminent domain a fee simple interest in the property, having an obligation to pay property taxes on the acquired property, having received a tax bill from the taxing authority for the property taxes on the acquired property, and having failed to pay any property taxes on the acquired property before the third anniversary of the date on which the unpaid taxes became due.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 13, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 2011 amends the Property Code to expand the conditions under which a person from whom a real property interest is acquired by an entity through eminent domain for a public use, or that person's heirs, successors, or assigns, is entitled to repurchase the property to include the entity that acquired the…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 2011

    House Bill 2011 amends the Property Code to expand the conditions under which a person from whom a real property interest is acquired by an entity through eminent domain for a public use, or that person's heirs, successors, or assigns, is entitled to repurchase the property to include the entity that acquired the…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on HB 2011 prevailed by (Record 4105): 133 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 14, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2011 was passed by (Record 2482): 136 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 13, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2011 was passed to engrossment by (Record 2411): 137 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  16. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    CSSB 2601 — Senate Bill 2601 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise provisions relating to the landowner compensation program established and administered by the attorney general for the purpose of providing compensation for property damage caused by certain border crime activities.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 3 · May 22, 2025–May 31, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 2601 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise provisions relating to the landowner compensation program established and administered by the attorney general for the purpose of providing compensation for property damage caused by certain border crime activities. Among other provisions, the bill…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 2601

    Senate Bill 2601 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise provisions relating to the landowner compensation program established and administered by the attorney general for the purpose of providing compensation for property damage caused by certain border crime activities. Among other provisions, the bill…

    1. May 31, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 2601 prevailed by (Record 4103): 129 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 23, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      SB 2601 was passed by (Record 3373): 139 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 22, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSSB 2601 was passed to third reading by (Record 3297): 141 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  17. Housing and land use6 recorded events

    CSHB 14 — House Bill 14 amends the Government Code to establish the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office to, among other objectives, lead the transition to a balanced energy future by advancing innovative nuclear energy generation technologies while delivering safe, reliable, and clean energy solutions that address the state's growing demand.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 2 · Other procedural vote · Voted no: 2 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · April 22, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 14 amends the Government Code to establish the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office to, among other objectives, lead the transition to a balanced energy future by advancing innovative nuclear energy generation technologies while delivering safe, reliable, and clean energy solutions that address the state's…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 14

    House Bill 14 amends the Government Code to establish the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office to, among other objectives, lead the transition to a balanced energy future by advancing innovative nuclear energy generation technologies while delivering safe, reliable, and clean energy solutions that address the state's…

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 14 prevailed by (Record 4096): 118 Yeas, 6 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 29, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 807): 85 Yeas, 58 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 29, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 808): 94 Yeas, 40 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. April 29, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 809): 90 Yeas, 51 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. April 23, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 14 was passed by (Record 371): 134 Yeas, 9 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    6. April 22, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 316): 125 Yeas, 21 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  18. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    HB 2525 — House Bill 2525 amends the Tax Code to provide a property tax exemption for certain property owned or used by a charitable organization that provides charitable housing and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age in an amount that is not less than four percent of the charitable organization's net resident revenue.

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 22, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 2525 amends the Tax Code to provide a property tax exemption for certain property owned or used by a charitable organization that provides charitable housing and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age in an amount that is not less than four percent of the charitable organization's net resident revenue.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 2525

    House Bill 2525 amends the Tax Code to provide a property tax exemption for certain property owned or used by a charitable organization that provides charitable housing and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age in an amount that is not less than four percent of the charitable organization's net resident revenue.

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to discharge the conferees and concur in the senate amendments to HB 2525 prevailed by (Record 4090): 104 Yeas, 32 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 23, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2525 was passed by (Record 409): 124 Yeas, 24 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 22, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2525 was passed to engrossment by (Record 361): 125 Yeas, 20 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  19. Housing and land use4 recorded events

    SB 1198 — Senate Bill 1198 amends the Government Code to include in the definition of "critical infrastructure facility" for certain criminal and civil liability purposes with respect to the public protection of such facilities any property or facility used for the launch, landing, recovery, or testing of spacecraft and any such property that is under construction and all equipment and appurtenances used during that construction.

    Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 2 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · May 22, 2025–May 30, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 1198 amends the Government Code to include in the definition of "critical infrastructure facility" for certain criminal and civil liability purposes with respect to the public protection of such facilities any property or facility used for the launch, landing, recovery, or testing of spacecraft and any such property that is under construction and all equipment and appurtenances used during that construction.

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 1198

    Senate Bill 1198 amends the Government Code to include in the definition of "critical infrastructure facility" for certain criminal and civil liability purposes with respect to the public protection of such facilities any property or facility used for the launch, landing, recovery, or testing of spacecraft and any such property that is under construction and all equipment and appurtenances used during that construction.

    1. May 30, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 1198 prevailed by (Record 4091): 118 Yeas, 14 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 23, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 1198 was passed by (Record 3334): 121 Yeas, 17 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 22, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 3255): 121 Yeas, 13 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 22, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 1198, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 3256): 116 Yeas, 18 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  20. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    HB 24 — House Bill 24 amends the Local Government Code to replace provisions relating to a protest of a proposed change to a municipal zoning regulation or zoning district boundary with provisions that do the following:

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 1 · May 6, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 24 amends the Local Government Code to replace provisions relating to a protest of a proposed change to a municipal zoning regulation or zoning district boundary with provisions that do the following: at least 20 percent of the area of the lots or land covered by the proposed change; at least 20 percent of…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 24

    House Bill 24 amends the Local Government Code to replace provisions relating to a protest of a proposed change to a municipal zoning regulation or zoning district boundary with provisions that do the following: at least 20 percent of the area of the lots or land covered by the proposed change; at least 20 percent of…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 24 prevailed by (Record 4016): 104 Yeas, 30 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 6, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 1397): 147 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 6, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 24, as amended, was passed by (Record 1504): 83 Yeas, 56 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  21. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    CSHB 2512 — House Bill 2512 amends the Local Government Code to do the following with respect to provisions that provide for the release of an area by election from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ):

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 15, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 2512 amends the Local Government Code to do the following with respect to provisions that provide for the release of an area by election from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ): restrict the residents who may request an election to those residents who reside in the area subject to release;…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 2512

    House Bill 2512 amends the Local Government Code to do the following with respect to provisions that provide for the release of an area by election from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ): restrict the residents who may request an election to those residents who reside in the area subject to release;…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 2512 prevailed by (Record 4044): 119 Yeas, 20 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 16, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2512 was passed by (Record 2830): 112 Yeas, 21 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 15, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 2512, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 2709): 110 Yeas, 21 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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  22. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    CSHB 4211 — House Bill 4211 amends the Texas Timeshare Act, Property Code, to require an agreement for the purchase of an interest in a managing entity to disclose certain information to the purchaser and to prohibit any agreement or rules governing the residential arrangement or the ownership interest in the entity from requiring that a dispute concerning the arrangement or interest be brought before a tribunal other than a court established under state or federal law.

    Other procedural vote · Voted no: 1 · Final passage · Voted no: 2 · May 7, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 4211 amends the Texas Timeshare Act, Property Code, to require an agreement for the purchase of an interest in a managing entity to disclose certain information to the purchaser and to prohibit any agreement or rules governing the residential arrangement or the ownership interest in the entity from requiring…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 4211

    House Bill 4211 amends the Texas Timeshare Act, Property Code, to require an agreement for the purchase of an interest in a managing entity to disclose certain information to the purchaser and to prohibit any agreement or rules governing the residential arrangement or the ownership interest in the entity from requiring…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted noOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 4211 prevailed by (Record 4035): 110 Yeas, 26 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 8, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      HB 4211 was passed by (Record 1816): 104 Yeas, 41 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 7, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSHB 4211, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 1709): 108 Yeas, 34 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  23. Housing and land use23 recorded events

    CSSB 17 — Senate Bill 17 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Property Code to prohibit certain governmental entities, companies, organizations, and individuals connected to a designated country from purchasing or otherwise acquiring an interest in real property in Texas.

    Final passage · Voted no: 3 · Amendment · Voted yes on amendment: 4 · Amendment · Voted no on amendment: 13 · Amendment · Voted present on amendment: 3 · May 8, 2025–May 29, 2025

    What this issue meant

    Senate Bill 17 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Property Code to prohibit certain governmental entities, companies, organizations, and individuals connected to a designated country from purchasing or otherwise acquiring an interest in real property in Texas. The bill includes in the definition of…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) SB 17

    Senate Bill 17 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and Property Code to prohibit certain governmental entities, companies, organizations, and individuals connected to a designated country from purchasing or otherwise acquiring an interest in real property in Texas. The bill includes in the definition of…

    1. May 29, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 17 prevailed by (Record 4047): 85 Yeas, 57 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 9, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 failed of adoption by (Record 1878): 59 Yeas, 83 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 9, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 2 failed of adoption (not receiving the necessary two-thirds vote) by (Record 1879): 84 Yeas, 61 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    4. May 9, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 3 failed of adoption (not receiving the necessary two-thirds vote) by (Record 1880): 85 Yeas, 58 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    5. May 9, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      SB 17 was passed by (Record 1881): 86 Yeas, 59 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    6. May 8, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      The motion was lost by (Record 1844): 64 Yeas, 74 Nays, 4 Present, not voting. (The vote was reconsidered later today, and the motion to print remarks prevailed.)

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    7. May 8, 2025 · Voted present on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 1 was adopted by (Record 1845): 91 Yeas, 0 Nays, 54 Present, not voting.

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    8. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1846): 84 Yeas, 59 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    9. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1847): 82 Yeas, 62 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    10. May 8, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 4 was adopted by (Record 1848): 120 Yeas, 19 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    11. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1849): 86 Yeas, 59 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    12. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 7 was adopted by (Record 1850): 89 Yeas, 56 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    13. May 8, 2025 · Voted present on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 6, as amended, was adopted by (Record 1851): 84 Yeas, 19 Nays, 41 Present, not voting.

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    14. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1852): 86 Yeas, 59 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    15. May 8, 2025 · Voted present on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 9 was adopted by (Record 1853): 85 Yeas, 9 Nays, 50 Present, not voting.

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    16. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1854): 81 Yeas, 60 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    17. May 8, 2025 · Voted yes on amendmentAmendment

      The request was granted by (Record 1855): 73 Yeas, 67 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    18. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1856): 84 Yeas, 55 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    19. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1857): 86 Yeas, 58 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    20. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      The motion to table prevailed by (Record 1858): 86 Yeas, 58 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    21. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 14 was adopted by (Record 1859): 80 Yeas, 60 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    22. May 8, 2025 · Voted no on amendmentAmendment

      Amendment No. 15 was adopted by (Record 1860): 88 Yeas, 53 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    23. May 8, 2025 · Voted noFinal passage

      CSSB 17, as amended, was passed to third reading by (Record 1861): 85 Yeas, 60 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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  24. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    CSHB 143 — House Bill 143 amends the Natural Resources Code to expand provisions governing standards for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical power lines by requiring an operator to construct, operate, and maintain electrical power line poles in a manner that ensures the prevention and remediation of any readily observable deficiencies.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · April 1, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 143 amends the Natural Resources Code to expand provisions governing standards for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical power lines by requiring an operator to construct, operate, and maintain electrical power line poles in a manner that ensures the prevention and remediation of any…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 143

    House Bill 143 amends the Natural Resources Code to expand provisions governing standards for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical power lines by requiring an operator to construct, operate, and maintain electrical power line poles in a manner that ensures the prevention and remediation of any…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 143 prevailed by (Record 3958): 124 Yeas, 12 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

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    2. April 2, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 143 was passed by (Record 63): 132 Yeas, 15 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    3. April 1, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      CSHB 143 was passed to engrossment by (Record 56): 130 Yeas, 16 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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  25. Housing and land use3 recorded events

    HB 2080 — House Bill 2080 amends the Water Code to set out provisions relating to the review panel for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) inquiry into a groundwater conservation district stemming from an affected person's petition.

    Other procedural vote · Voted yes: 1 · Final passage · Voted yes: 2 · May 15, 2025–May 28, 2025

    What this issue meant

    House Bill 2080 amends the Water Code to set out provisions relating to the review panel for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) inquiry into a groundwater conservation district stemming from an affected person's petition. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: establishes that the review…

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    Enrolled Bill Summary89(R) HB 2080

    House Bill 2080 amends the Water Code to set out provisions relating to the review panel for a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) inquiry into a groundwater conservation district stemming from an affected person's petition. Among other provisions, the bill does the following: establishes that the review…

    1. May 28, 2025 · Voted yesOther procedural vote

      The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 2080 prevailed by (Record 3997): 123 Yeas, 12 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

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    2. May 16, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2080 was passed by (Record 2857): 118 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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    3. May 15, 2025 · Voted yesFinal passage

      HB 2080, as amended, was passed to engrossment by (Record 2744): 137 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

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