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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Charlie Geren
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 85

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (68):
Author:
Geren | Johnson | Howard | Hull | Orr
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
Author:
Geren | Troxclair
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/27/2025 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the required approval by the State Preservation Board of certain traffic changes near the State Capitol.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the duty of an appraisal review board to determine a motion or protest filed by a property owner and the right of the owner to appeal the board's determination.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/20/2025 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a prevailing property owner in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by chair
Caption:
Relating to entities that provide cable services or video services.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.
Author:
Geren | Walle | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the plugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
Last Action:
04/24/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to reports by certain persons involved in the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for purposes of sales and use taxes.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the view of the State Capitol.
Author:
Geren | Curry | Darby
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports team charitable foundations of rodeo organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations or hosting a Professional Rodeo Event at rodeo venues.
Author:
Geren | Hunter | Cook | Harless | Buckley
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption:
Relating to the Managed Care Consumer Choice Program.
Author:
Geren | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the powers of certain nonresident seller's permit holders who also hold a winery permit.
Author:
Geren | Tinderholt | Moody | Turner
Last Action:
05/12/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/08/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to an excessive discount on certain alcoholic beverages.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.
Author:
Geren | Lujan | Darby | Lambert
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 1/1/26
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of the remittance of a portion of certain loan administration fees to the comptroller.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/29/2025 E Effective on 1/1/26
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of the requirement that a portion of certain retail charge agreement delinquency fees be remitted to the comptroller.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the ability of a school district to request an appraisal of property by the appraisal district.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the role of the members of the board of an appraisal district.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to participation by certain municipal retirement systems in the proportionate retirement program.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to creation of a school district by detachment of territory from an existing school district.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities.
Author:
Geren | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to the accessibility of results from the state assessment.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to fiscal impact statements for legislation imposing mandates on health benefit plan issuers.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Hagenbuch
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/10/2025 H Meeting cancelled
Caption:
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.
Author:
Geren | McQueeney
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Fort Worth as the official Aviation and Defense Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Geren | McQueeney | Meyer | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/14/2025 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
02/18/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Feb 18 2025 3:03PM
Caption:
Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 89th Legislature.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 9:27AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
02/11/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2025 5:04PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 8:44AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 12, 2025, as Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2025 4:35PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 7, 2025, as DJ Daniel Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:46PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Boswell High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:23PM
Caption:
Congratulating Bradford S. Barnes on his retirement as president of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Honoring the American Warrior Association for its contributions to military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 12:31PM
Caption:
Designating the grandchildren of House members as honorary mascots.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 11:58AM
Caption:
Electing children of house members to the honorary office of mascot.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Granting permission for use of the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Service on May 24, 2025.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Filed
Caption:
In memory of retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jesse Chargualaf.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/26/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2025 12:32PM
Caption:
In memory of retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jesse Chargualaf.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:12AM
Caption:
Commending the staff of the Texas Legislative Council for its work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2025 2:38PM
Caption:
Honoring Katherine Lindley for her service as Capitol nurse practitioner during the 89th Texas Legislature.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
05/31/2025 H Filed
Caption:
Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:12AM
Caption:
Commending Jennifer Teigen Doran and the staff of the House Journal Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2025 2:38PM
Caption:
Commending the members of the House Committee Coordinator's Office for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:12AM
Caption:
Commending Stephen Brown and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption:
Commending Kara Coffee and the staff of the Office of the House Sergeant-at-Arms for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 2:14PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ross Video on receiving a 2025 NAB Show Project of the Year Award.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption:
Commending the employees of the House Business Office for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2025 12:56PM
Caption:
Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its service to the Capitol Complex during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption:
Commending the Legislative Budget Board for its work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 4:03PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Texas Legislative Council.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:29AM
Caption:
Commending the staff of the State Preservation Board for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:05AM
Caption:
Congratulating Gary Calfee on his retirement as an attorney.
Author:
Geren
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption:
Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.
Joint Author (17):
Author:
Button | Geren | Moody | Smithee | Leach
Last Action:
05/12/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Author:
Lalani | Geren
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to signs posted by public institutions of higher education to facilitate the reporting of and to prevent incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Author:
Walle | Geren | Collier | Simmons | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an unannounced inspection of a permanent concrete batch plant by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Cain | Harris | Cook | Geren | Patterson
Last Action:
05/07/2025 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections.
Author:
Vo | Cortez | Geren
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.
Author:
Walle | Geren | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit.
Author:
González, Mary | VanDeaver | Geren | Harless | LaHood
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Grant Program.
Author:
Rose | Leach | Thompson | Moody | Geren
Last Action:
05/06/2025 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.
Author:
Turner | Geren
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the frequency with which certain appraisal districts are required to reappraise property for ad valorem tax purposes and to a limitation on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of property.
Author:
Cook | Geren | Gerdes | Martinez | Perez, Mary Ann
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption:
Relating to impoundment, storage, and notification fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; requiring the adjustment of authorized fees.
Author:
Turner | Geren
Last Action:
04/08/2025 H Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Author:
Hefner | Rose | Geren | Lopez, Ray | Patterson
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to criminal conduct involving the theft, damage, destruction, or unlawful possession of copper or brass, to criminal conduct committed in, around, or in relation to critical infrastructure facilities or equipment or interrupting or impairing the operation of those facilities or equipment, and to the sale of regulated materials, including copper or brass material, to metal recycling entities and training on identifying those materials; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Gates | Anchía | Geren
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to municipal permitting requirements for certain development projects supported with low income housing tax credit allocations.
Author:
Lalani | Bhojani | Wu | Geren | Turner
Last Action:
02/05/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2025 1:01PM
Caption:
In memory of His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.
Author:
King | Geren | Ashby | Darby | Guillen
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 1:51PM
Caption:
In memory of Gordon Robert Johnson.
Author:
Ashby | Hunter | Geren | Thompson | Longoria
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2025 11:45AM
Caption:
In memory of former state representative James R. Pitts of Waxahachie.
Author:
Garcia, Linda | Geren | Rodríguez Ramos | Tinderholt | Davis, Aicha
Last Action:
05/19/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2025 12:45PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 19, 2025, as Trooper Day at the Texas Capitol.
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