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Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 18 — House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-04, 89S2SJ09-04-F, recorded vote 1 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 8
What this issue meant
House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state. The bill prohibits a member of the legislature or a specific-purpose committee or legislative caucus…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 18
House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state. The bill prohibits a member of the legislature or a specific-purpose committee or legislative caucus…
Official position record
HB 18, Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 8.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 4, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 18 — House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 3 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 8
What this issue meant
House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state. The bill prohibits a member of the legislature or a specific-purpose committee or legislative caucus…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 18
House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state. The bill prohibits a member of the legislature or a specific-purpose committee or legislative caucus…
Official position record
HB 18, Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 8.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 7 — House Bill 7, the Woman and Child Protection Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for a prohibition on the manufacture and provision of abortion‑inducing drugs, to authorize qui tam actions regarding the prohibition, to provide for the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside Texas with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to set out protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 2 in this journal · Yeas 17, Nays 8
What this issue meant
House Bill 7, the Woman and Child Protection Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for a prohibition on the manufacture and provision of abortion‑inducing drugs, to authorize qui tam actions regarding the prohibition, to provide for the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside Texas with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to set out protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 7
House Bill 7, the Woman and Child Protection Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for a prohibition on the manufacture and provision of abortion‑inducing drugs, to authorize qui tam actions regarding the prohibition, to provide for the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside Texas with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to set out protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions.
Official position record
HB 7, Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 17, Nays 8, Present-not voting 1.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted no on amendment
SB 8 — Senate Bill 8 amends the Government Code to require a political subdivision or state agency to designate each multiple‑occupancy private space in a building the political subdivision or state agency owns, operates, or controls for use only by individuals of one sex and to take every reasonable step to ensure an…
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 1 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 8
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment changes the amount on page 6, line 2, from $5,000 to $25,000 and the amount on line 3 from $25,000 to $125,000.
Underlying bill context
Senate Bill 8 amends the Government Code to require a political subdivision or state agency to designate each multiple‑occupancy private space in a building the political subdivision or state agency owns, operates, or controls for use only by individuals of one sex and to take every reasonable step to ensure an…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) SB 8
Senate Bill 8 amends the Government Code to require a political subdivision or state agency to designate each multiple‑occupancy private space in a building the political subdivision or state agency owns, operates, or controls for use only by individuals of one sex and to take every reasonable step to ensure an…
Exact official amendment text
Floor Amendment No. 14 Amend SB 8 (house committee report) on page 6 as follows: (1) On line 2, strike "$5,000" and substitute "$25,000". (2) On line 3, strike "$25,000" and substitute "$125,000". The amendment was read. Senator Middleton moved to concur in the House amendment to SB 8.
Official position record
Amend SB 8 (house committee report) on page 6 as follows:
Floor Amendment No. 14 Amend SB 8 (house committee report) on page 6 as follows: (1) On line 2, strike "$5,000" and substitute "$25,000". (2) On line 3, strike "$25,000" and substitute "$125,000". The amendment was read. Senator Middleton moved to concur in the House amendment to SB 8.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 8.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 18 — House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 14 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 9
What this issue meant
House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state. The bill prohibits a member of the legislature or a specific-purpose committee or legislative caucus…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 18
House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state. The bill prohibits a member of the legislature or a specific-purpose committee or legislative caucus…
Official position record
HB 18 to Committee on State Affairs.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 13 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 9
What this issue meant
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
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Official measure description
89(2) History for HB 15 | Texas Legislature Online
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Official position record
CSHB 15, Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, Hall, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 12 in this journal · Yeas 22, Nays 5
What this issue meant
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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Official measure description
89(2) History for HB 15 | Texas Legislature Online
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Official position record
CSHB 15, Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Miles.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted yes on amendment
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. · Amendment vote
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 8 in this journal · Yeas 20, Nays 7
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment removes “PERMIT MORATORIUM” from page 1, deletes specified text on page 2, changes subsection “(e)” to “(d),” and removes Section 2, with later sections renumbered.
Underlying bill context
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.
Exact official amendment text
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 27 (house engrossment) as follows: (1) On page 1, line 10, strike "; PERMIT MORATORIUM". (2) On page 2, strike lines 17 through 21. (3) On page 2, line 22, strike "(e)" and substitute with "(d)". (4) On page 2, strike Section 2, lines 23 through 26, and renumber subsequent Sections accordingly. NICHOLS PERRY
Official position record
Amend HB 27 (house engrossment) as follows:
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 27 (house engrossment) as follows: (1) On page 1, line 10, strike "; PERMIT MORATORIUM". (2) On page 2, strike lines 17 through 21. (3) On page 2, line 22, strike "(e)" and substitute with "(d)". (4) On page 2, strike Section 2, lines 23 through 26, and renumber subsequent Sections accordingly. NICHOLS PERRY
The amendment to HB 27 was read and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 7.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Blanco, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Johnson — YES
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 7 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 9
What this issue meant
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
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Official measure description
89(2) History for HB 15 | Texas Legislature Online
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Official position record
CSHB 15, Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
The bill was read second time and was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, Hall, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 6 in this journal · Yeas 19, Nays 8
What this issue meant
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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Official measure description
89(2) History for HB 15 | Texas Legislature Online
Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
Official position record
CSHB 15, Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 8.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 7 — House Bill 7, the Woman and Child Protection Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for a prohibition on the manufacture and provision of abortion‑inducing drugs, to authorize qui tam actions regarding the prohibition, to provide for the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside Texas with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to set out protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 4 in this journal · Yeas 17, Nays 9
What this issue meant
House Bill 7, the Woman and Child Protection Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for a prohibition on the manufacture and provision of abortion‑inducing drugs, to authorize qui tam actions regarding the prohibition, to provide for the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside Texas with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to set out protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 7
House Bill 7, the Woman and Child Protection Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to provide for a prohibition on the manufacture and provision of abortion‑inducing drugs, to authorize qui tam actions regarding the prohibition, to provide for the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside Texas with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to set out protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions.
Official position record
HB 7, Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 17, Nays 9, Present-not voting 1.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
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.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 2 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 9
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.
This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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Official measure description
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.
Official position record
HB 27 Nichols, 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.
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 1 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 9
What this issue meant
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.
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The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗
AmendmentVoted no on amendment
HB 8 — House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the…
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 19 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment requires annual mathematics and reading language arts assessments in grades three through eight. It lists end-of-course assessments for Algebra I, biology, English I, and United States history. Rescoring must be free to school districts and paid by the agency when it raises a student’s score.
Underlying bill context
House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 8
House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…
Exact official amendment text
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 8 (senate committee report) as follows: (1) In SECTION 1.004 of the bill, strike amended Section 39.023(a), Education Code, and substitute the following: (a) In creating and implementing the instructionally supportive assessment program under Section 39.022, the [The] agency shall adopt…
Official position record
Amend HB 8 (senate committee report) as follows:
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 8 (senate committee report) as follows: (1) In SECTION 1.004 of the bill, strike amended Section 39.023(a), Education Code, and substitute the following: (a) In creating and implementing the instructionally supportive assessment program under Section 39.022, the [The] agency shall adopt…
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
AmendmentVoted no on amendment
HB 8 — House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the…
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 17 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment would require beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year assessment instruments and revise secondary end-of-course assessments by removing English II and making beginning- and middle-of-year assessments optional. It would also provide school districts and charter schools no-cost writing rescoring when authorized under the amendment.
Underlying bill context
House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 8
House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…
Exact official amendment text
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 8 (senate committee report) as follows: (1) In SECTION 1.004 of the bill, strike amended Section 39.023(a), Education Code, and substitute the following: (a) In creating and implementing the instructionally supportive assessment program under Section 39.022, the [The] agency shall adopt…
Official position record
Amend HB 8 (senate committee report) as follows:
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 8 (senate committee report) as follows: (1) In SECTION 1.004 of the bill, strike amended Section 39.023(a), Education Code, and substitute the following: (a) In creating and implementing the instructionally supportive assessment program under Section 39.022, the [The] agency shall adopt…
The amendment to HB 8 was read and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 8 — House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the…
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 16 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
What this issue meant
House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…
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House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 8
House Bill 8 amends the Education Code, Government Code, and Labor Code to require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to transition the program for tests administered under the public school accountability system from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment program to the instructionally…
Official position record
HB 8, Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions…
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
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.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 14 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
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…
Official position record
HB 192, Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
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.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 12 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
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…
Official position record
HB 192, Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted no on amendment
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: · Amendment vote
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 10 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment would require money used for a cause of action or settlement arising from contracts under the specified sections to come from the applicable bond or money obtained under Article 59.06(a). It would also direct any remaining forfeiture-sale balance to the state treasury’s general revenue fund or the county general fund.
Underlying bill context
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…
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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…
Exact official amendment text
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 26 (house engrossment) as follows: (1) On page 2, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: (e) If a cause of action or a settlement from a cause of action arises in relation to a contract entered into under this section, any money used for the action or settlement must be paid from…
Official position record
Amend HB 26 (house engrossment) as follows:
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 26 (house engrossment) as follows: (1) On page 2, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: (e) If a cause of action or a settlement from a cause of action arises in relation to a contract entered into under this section, any money used for the action or settlement must be paid from…
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Final passageVoted no
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:
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 9 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
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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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…
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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…
Official position record
Amend HB 26 (house engrossment) as follows:
HB 26 was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted yes on amendment
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: · Amendment vote
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 8 in this journal · Yeas 7, Nays 19
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment requires money used for a cause of action or settlement related to a contract under either section to come from the applicable bond or money obtained under Article 59.06(a), Code of Criminal Procedure. It directs any remaining forfeited-property sale balance to the state general revenue fund or the county general fund for specified uses.
Underlying bill context
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…
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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…
Exact official amendment text
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 26 (house engrossment) as follows: (1) On page 2, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: (e) If a cause of action or a settlement from a cause of action arises in relation to a contract entered into under this section, any money used for the action or settlement must be paid from…
Official position record
Amend HB 26 (house engrossment) as follows:
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend HB 26 (house engrossment) as follows: (1) On page 2, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following: (e) If a cause of action or a settlement from a cause of action arises in relation to a contract entered into under this section, any money used for the action or settlement must be paid from…
The amendment to HB 26 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 7, Nays 19.
Yeas: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — YES
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
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:
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 7 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
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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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…
This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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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…
Official position record
HB 26, Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 25 — House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 6 in this journal · Yeas 20, Nays 6
What this issue meant
House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The bill establishes that a pharmacist acting in a reasonably prudent manner is not criminally or civilly liable or subject to professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with the bill.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 25
House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The bill establishes that a pharmacist acting in a reasonably prudent manner is not criminally or civilly liable or subject to professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with the bill.
Official position record
HB 25, Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 6.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 25 — House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 5 in this journal · Yeas 21, Nays 5
What this issue meant
House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The bill establishes that a pharmacist acting in a reasonably prudent manner is not criminally or civilly liable or subject to professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with the bill.
This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 25
House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The bill establishes that a pharmacist acting in a reasonably prudent manner is not criminally or civilly liable or subject to professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with the bill.
Official position record
HB 25, Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 5.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteVoted no
HB 25 — House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-27, 89S2SJ08-27-F, recorded vote 3 in this journal · Yeas 20, Nays 6
What this issue meant
House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The bill establishes that a pharmacist acting in a reasonably prudent manner is not criminally or civilly liable or subject to professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with the bill.
This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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Official measure description
Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 25
House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The bill establishes that a pharmacist acting in a reasonably prudent manner is not criminally or civilly liable or subject to professional disciplinary action for dispensing ivermectin in accordance with the bill.
Official position record
HB 25, Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 6.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Zaffirini.
Johnson — NO
August 27, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗

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HB 18 — House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state.

HB 18 — House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state.

HB 18 — House Bill 18 amends the Government Code to impose restrictions on certain political contributions and expenditures with respect to a member of the legislature who intentionally breaks quorum by leaving the state.

CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.

CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.

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. · Amendment vote

CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.

CSHB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.

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.

The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 9.

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.

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.

HB 25 — House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

HB 25 — House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

HB 25 — House Bill 25 amends the Health and Safety Code to authorize a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, in accordance with procedures or protocols issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.