Texas Legislature
Bills Coauthored
Rep. Dennis Paul
89th Legislature Second Called Session
Report Date: 8/30/2025

Number of Bills: 35

HB 1 Author: Darby | King | Meyer | DeAyala | McQueeney
Coauthor: Alders | Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | et al.
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 08/27/2025 S Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to youth camp and campground emergency preparedness; authorizing civil and other penalties; making appropriations.

HB 2 Author: King | Meyer | Moody | Wilson | Darby
Coauthor: Alders | Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | et al.
Last Action: 08/21/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing fees.

HB 3 Author: King | Meyer | Louderback | McQueeney | Martinez
Coauthor: Alders | Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | et al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 08/27/2025 S Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council, a grant program administered by the council, and the purchase of certain public safety radio communication systems.

HB 4 Author: Hunter | Vasut | Pierson | Spiller | Guillen
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Sponsor: King
Last Action: 08/29/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: 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 5 Author: Bonnen | Martinez | Louderback
Coauthor: Alders | Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | et al.
Last Action: 08/21/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

HB 7 Author: Leach | Hickland | Troxclair | Pierson | Metcalf
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Bell, Cecil | Bonnen | Buckley | et al.
Last Action: 08/29/2025 H Reported engrossed: Aug 29 2025 10:51AM
Caption: 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.

HB 8 Author: Buckley | Bell, Keith | Metcalf | Landgraf | Wilson
Coauthor: Alders | Bell, Cecil | Bonnen | Bumgarner | Button | et al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 08/28/2025 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: Aug 28 2025 6:48PM
Caption: 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 under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

HB 9 Author: Meyer
Coauthor: Guillen | Leo Wilson | Paul
Last Action: 08/18/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Aug 18 2025 12:21PM
Caption: Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.

HB 12 Author: Shaheen
Coauthor: Ashby | Bell, Keith | Bonnen | Cain | Guillen | et al.
Last Action: 08/26/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

HB 17 Author: Meyer
Coauthor: Hayes | Hefner | Leo Wilson | Luther | Metcalf | et al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 08/26/2025 S Motion withdrawn
Caption: Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts.

HB 18 Author: Shaheen | Gerdes
Coauthor: Bell, Keith | Bonnen | Buckley | Button | Hayes | et al.
Last Action: 09/02/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the making to or acceptance of political contributions by, and the making of political expenditures by, a member of the legislature during certain absences from the state; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 20 Author: Darby | Louderback | Martinez | Barry | McQueeney
Coauthor: Alders | Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Bell, Cecil | et al.
Last Action: 08/22/2025 S Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Caption: Relating to certain measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during disasters, including establishing a voluntary accreditation program for disaster relief organizations; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; providing a civil cause of action.

HB 22 Author: Bonnen | Martinez | Louderback
Coauthor: Alders | Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | et al.
Last Action: 08/22/2025 S Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Caption: Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment.

HB 23 Author: Harless | Oliverson | Swanson | Hull | Ashby
Coauthor: Bell, Cecil | Lopez, Janie | Paul
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 08/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.

HB 25 Author: Shofner | Harris | Wilson | Pierson | Virdell
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Sponsor: Hall
Last Action: 08/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

HB 26 Author: Oliverson | Schofield | DeAyala | Harless | Hull
Coauthor: Bell, Cecil | Cain | Cook | Cunningham | Dean | et al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 08/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

HB 52 Author: Swanson | Bonnen | Leach | Harris | Metcalf
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/18/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Aug 18 2025 12:21PM
Caption: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

HB 64 Author: Cain | Gerdes | Cook | Harris | Ashby
Coauthor: Alders | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | Bonnen | Buckley | et al.
Last Action: 08/20/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Aug 20 2025 6:32PM
Caption: Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.

HB 68 Author: Lopez, Janie | Martinez | Canales | Lujan
Coauthor: Bumgarner | Cunningham | Louderback | McLaughlin | Morales, Eddie | et al.
Last Action: 08/22/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state.

HB 95 Author: Hayes | Gates
Coauthor: Alders | Buckley | Bumgarner | Cain | Cook | et al.
Last Action: 08/18/2025 H Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding: Aug 18 2025 12:21PM
Caption: Relating to establishing minimum credentialing qualifications for Emergency Management Coordinators appointed by Emergency Management Directors.

HB 115 Author: Leo Wilson | Troxclair
Coauthor: Alders | Bumgarner | Cain | Capriglione | Cook | et al.
Last Action: 08/18/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Aug 18 2025 12:21PM
Caption: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

HB 186 Author: Olcott
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | Bonnen | et al.
Last Action: 08/20/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Aug 20 2025 6:32PM
Caption: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

HB 192 Author: Oliverson | Cain | Toth | Hull | Cunningham
Coauthor: Harless | Harris | Leo Wilson | Metcalf | Paul
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 08/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

HB 214 Author: Orr | Metcalf | Bonnen | Leach | Harris
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/20/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Aug 20 2025 10:14AM
Caption: Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

HB 226 Author: Richardson | Button | Buckley | Leach | Hull
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/20/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Aug 20 2025 6:32PM
Caption: Relating to the required provision to campers at youth camps of active radio frequency identification tags.

HB 236 Author: Hayes | Holt | Louderback | Bumgarner | Gates
Coauthor: Alders | Bell, Keith | Buckley | Cain | Cook | et al.
Last Action: 08/20/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Aug 20 2025 6:32PM
Caption: Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

HB 265 Author: Hull | Meyer | Slawson | Leo Wilson | Leach
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/29/2025 H Reported engrossed: Aug 29 2025 9:33AM
Caption: Relating to governmental oversight of youth camps, including youth camp rules, duties, and the advisory committee.

HB 291 Author: Bonnen | Olcott
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/22/2025 H Filed
Caption: Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.

HB 295 Author: Swanson | Cain | Schofield | Gerdes
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/28/2025 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

HB 298 Author: Cain | Harris | Gerdes | McQueeney | Leo Wilson
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/26/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Aug 26 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.

HB 308 Author: Patterson
Coauthor: Barry | Bell, Cecil | Cortez | Cunningham | Holt | et al.
Last Action: 08/28/2025 H Filed
Caption: Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near school or day-care center property.

HCR 13 Author: Guillen | Kitzman | McLaughlin | Holt | Cook
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | et al.
Last Action: 08/29/2025 H Reported engrossed: Aug 29 2025 9:33AM
Caption: Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.

HJR 1 Author: Shaheen
Coauthor: Ashby | Bonnen | Bumgarner | Cain | Gerdes | et al.
Last Action: 08/26/2025 H Failed of adoption
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

HJR 10 Author: Hayes | Toth | Schatzline | Cain | Gates
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Keith | Bonnen | et al.
Last Action: 08/26/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Aug 26 2025 10:06AM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.

HR 58 Author: Leo Wilson | Hayes | Little
Coauthor: Alders | Bell, Cecil | Bumgarner | Cain | Cook | et al.
Last Action: 08/25/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Aug 25 2025 9:05AM
Caption: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives to remove the political party restriction on the vice-chair of a standing committee and to provide that the vice-chair of a committee does not receive a separate budget for that position.

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