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2,474 captured recordsFebruary 21, 2023–September 4, 2025

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Vote events: 2,474
Unique measures: 1,021
Final passage: 362
All Yes / No events: 956 / 1,486

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Final passageNot voting
SR 5 — Amending the Permanent Rules of the Senate, 89th Legislature.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-04, 89S2SJ09-04-F, recorded vote 3 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Amending the Permanent Rules of the Senate, 89th Legislature.
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89(2) History for SR 5 | Texas Legislature Online
Amending the Permanent Rules of the Senate, 89th Legislature.
Official position record
SR 5 was read and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 4, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageNot voting
SR 2 — Creating the General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-04, 89S2SJ09-04-F, recorded vote 2 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Creating the General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events.
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89(2) History for SR 2 | Texas Legislature Online
Creating the General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events.
Official position record
SR 2 was read and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 4, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 4, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
SB 1 — Senate Bill 1, the Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to campground safety and youth camp safety.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 11 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Senate Bill 1, the Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to campground safety and youth camp safety. The bill's campground safety provisions require campground operators to install emergency rooftop access ladders on all cabins located within a floodplain and to…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) SB 1
Senate Bill 1, the Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to campground safety and youth camp safety. The bill's campground safety provisions require campground operators to install emergency rooftop access ladders on all cabins located within a floodplain and to…
Official position record
Senator Perry moved to concur in the House amendment to SB 1.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageNot voting
SB 5 — Senate Bill 5 makes supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and gives direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 10 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Senate Bill 5 makes supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and gives direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Accordingly, the bill does the following: $200,000,000 to be used to match federal money received related to disaster response, relief, and recovery and for…
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Senate Bill 5 makes supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and gives direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Accordingly, the bill does the following: $200,000,000 to be used to match federal money received related to disaster response, relief, and recovery and for…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) SB 5
Senate Bill 5 makes supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and gives direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Accordingly, the bill does the following: $200,000,000 to be used to match federal money received related to disaster response, relief, and recovery and for…
Official position record
Senator Huffman called from the President's table the Conference Committee Report on SB 5. The Conference Committee Report was filed with the Senate on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
On motion of Senator Huffman, the Conference Committee Report was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageNot voting
SR 85 — Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 5.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 9 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 5.
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89(2) History for SR 85 | Texas Legislature Online
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 5.
Official position record
SR 85 was read and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted not_voting on amendment
CSHB 1 — House Bill 1, the Youth Camp Alert, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Emergency Response (Youth CAMPER) Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness. · Amendment vote
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 7 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 0
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment replaces a provision with a requirement that the executive commissioner, by rule, require youth camp operators to maintain a weather-alert radio, install an emergency warning system with an internet-independent public address system, monitor specified safety alerts, and certify compliance at each camp.
Underlying bill context
House Bill 1, the Youth Camp Alert, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Emergency Response (Youth CAMPER) Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness. Among other provisions, the bill requires the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services…
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 1
House Bill 1, the Youth Camp Alert, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Emergency Response (Youth CAMPER) Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness. Among other provisions, the bill requires the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services…
Exact official amendment text
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend CSHB 1 (senate committee report) in SECTION 5 of the bill, by striking added Section 141.0091(c), Health and Safety Code, and substituting the following: (c) The executive commissioner by rule shall require a youth camp operator to, at each youth camp the operator operates: (1) maintain an…
Official position record
Amend CSHB 1 (senate committee report) in SECTION 5 of the bill, by striking added Section 141.0091(c), Health and Safety Code, and substituting the following:
Floor Amendment No. 1 Amend CSHB 1 (senate committee report) in SECTION 5 of the bill, by striking added Section 141.0091(c), Health and Safety Code, and substituting the following: (c) The executive commissioner by rule shall require a youth camp operator to, at each youth camp the operator operates: (1) maintain an…
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
CSHB 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.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-03, 89S2SJ09-03-F, recorded vote 5 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 0
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…
Official position record
CSHB 20, Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted not_voting 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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 3, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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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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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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.
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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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted not_voting 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 11 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 1
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment removes “; PERMIT MORATORIUM,” strikes page 2, lines 17–21, changes “(e)” to “(d),” and strikes Section 2, with subsequent 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…
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…
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 1.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
AmendmentVoted not_voting 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 10 in this journal · Yeas 27, Nays 0
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment removes the phrase “PERMIT MORATORIUM,” strikes specified lines and Section 2, changes subsection “(e)” to “(d),” and renumbers subsequent sections.
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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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…
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…
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Final passageNot voting
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 9 in this journal · Yeas 26, Nays 1
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.
Official position record
Amend HB 27 (house engrossment) as follows:
HB 27 as amended was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 1.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted not_voting 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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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.
This was a procedural action. It is not presented as a vote on final passage.
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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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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.
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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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
HCR 13 — Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-09-02, 89S2SJ09-02-F, recorded vote 3 in this journal · Yeas 27, Nays 0
What this issue meant
Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.
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89(2) History for HCR 13 | Texas Legislature Online
Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.
Official position record
HCR 13 was read.
On motion of Senator Perry and by unanimous consent, the resolution was considered immediately and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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.
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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.
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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Other procedural voteNot voting
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
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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.
Absent-excused: Birdwell, Eckhardt, West.
Eckhardt — NOT_VOTING
September 2, 2025Official public record ↗
Final passageVoted no
HB 4 — House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-22, 89S2SJ08-22-F1, recorded vote 4 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 11
What this issue meant
House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected. The new districts apply beginning with the primary and general elections in 2026 for members of the 120th Congress.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 4
House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected. The new districts apply beginning with the primary and general elections in 2026 for members of the 120th Congress.
Official position record
HB 4 was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 11.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Eckhardt — NO
August 22, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
Final passageVoted no
HB 4 — House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S.
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-22, 89S2SJ08-22-F, recorded vote 4 in this journal · Yeas 18, Nays 11
What this issue meant
House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected. The new districts apply beginning with the primary and general elections in 2026 for members of the 120th Congress.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 4
House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected. The new districts apply beginning with the primary and general elections in 2026 for members of the 120th Congress.
Official position record
HB 4, Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.
HB 4 was passed by the following vote: Yeas 18, Nays 11.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Eckhardt — NO
August 22, 2025Official public record ↗Official bill overview ↗
AmendmentVoted yes on amendment
HB 4 — House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. · Amendment vote
Texas Senate Journal 892, 2025-08-22, 89S2SJ08-22-F1, recorded vote 3 in this journal · Yeas 11, Nays 18
What this amendment vote meant
The amendment to HB 4 failed to be adopted after a vote with 11 yeas and 18 nays.
Underlying bill context
House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected. The new districts apply beginning with the primary and general elections in 2026 for members of the 120th Congress.
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Enrolled Bill Summary89(2) HB 4
House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected. The new districts apply beginning with the primary and general elections in 2026 for members of the 120th Congress.
Exact official amendment text
The amendment to HB 4 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 11, Nays 18.
Official position record
The amendment to HB 4 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 11, Nays 18.
Yeas: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Eckhardt — YES
August 22, 2025Official public record ↗Underlying bill overview ↗Official amendment document ↗

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SR 5 — Amending the Permanent Rules of the Senate, 89th Legislature.

SR 2 — Creating the General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 Flooding Events.

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.

SB 1 — Senate Bill 1, the Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to campground safety and youth camp safety.

SB 5 — Senate Bill 5 makes supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and gives direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

SR 85 — Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 5.

CSHB 1 — House Bill 1, the Youth Camp Alert, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Emergency Response (Youth CAMPER) Act, amends the Health and Safety Code to set out provisions relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness. · Amendment vote

CSHB 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.

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

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

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.

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.

HCR 13 — Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.

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 4 — House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S.

HB 4 — House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S.

HB 4 — House Bill 4 redraws the 38 single‑member districts from which the Texas members of the U.S. · Amendment vote