Author:
Lopez, Janie | Bonnen | Hefner | Guillen
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Guillen | McLaughlin | Muñoz | Longoria
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to the purchase or acquisition by metal recycling entities of catalytic converters removed from a motor vehicle; imposing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to interscholastic athletic competition based on biological sex, requirements for physical examinations and genetic testing in interscholastic athletics, and the adoption of rules by the University Interscholastic League to implement these requirements.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to continuing education requirements for a member of the board of trustees of a school district regarding state laws governing public schools; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Cunningham | Romero | Rosenthal | Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of mental health professionals for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Rosenthal | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Garcia, Josey | Bell, Cecil | Morales Shaw | Louderback
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Kitzman | Garcia, Josey | Morales Shaw | Pierson
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Hunter | Villalobos | Virdell
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to labeling and representation of imported shrimp by restaurants.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Gámez | Longoria | Muñoz | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Guillen | McLaughlin | Muñoz | Longoria
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the dissemination of Type 1 diabetes information by public schools.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Bumgarner | Longoria | Guillen | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to permit requirements for the sale of fireworks.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Harless | Cook | Bowers | Tepper
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Muñoz | Guillen | Raymond | Lujan
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Gámez | Guillen | Longoria | Curry
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to network adequacy standards for preferred provider benefit plans.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Muñoz | Guillen | Raymond | Lujan
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the periods during which a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Guillen | Guerra | Lujan | Cain
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship and to the practice of veterinary medicine by telephone or electronic means.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Muñoz | Martinez | Guillen | Lozano
Last Action:
03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption:
Relating to the process by which a hospital makes certain determinations regarding medical staff privileges.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions; creating a civil penalty.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on incorporating drainage infrastructure into the department's transportation planning process.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | González, Mary | Longoria | Guerra | Martinez
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Longoria | Guerra | Martinez | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Bonnen | Paul | Curry | LaHood
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to space flight activities.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Curry | LaHood | Paul | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/07/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the closure of beaches for space flight activities; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Bonnen | Paul | Curry | LaHood
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to assistance with veterans benefits claims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain retirees who resume membership in the employee class of membership.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Muñoz | Guillen | Raymond | Lujan
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Louderback | Lozano | Manuel | Phelan
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of obligations by certain water districts bordering certain counties during a disaster declaration.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Lambert | Wilson | Lujan | Guillen
Last Action:
04/23/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain brackish groundwater wells.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to instructional materials developed for police chiefs by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on issues specific to women in law enforcement.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Cunningham
Last Action:
04/22/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring school districts ensure that project managers overseeing construction projects are bonded.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Guillen | Martinez | Money | Curry
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles that serve a deepwater seaport on the U.S.-Mexico Border.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Natural Resources: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to creating the Northern Cameron and Willacy County Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Hull | Ordaz | Romero | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating April as Counseling Awareness Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Combes as the official Bee Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Kitzman | Garcia, Josey | Morales Shaw | Pierson
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:11PM
Caption:
In memory of Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza of Harlingen.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:12PM
Caption:
In memory of José "Joe G." García Gonzalez of San Benito.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Chief Michael Kester on his retirement from the Harlingen Police Department.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Harlingen Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 1:02PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 11:40AM
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Ruben Garcia of the Cameron County Precinct 1 Constable's Office.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 5:23PM
Caption:
Congratulating Chief Petty Officer Eric B. Uhr on his retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 7:18PM
Caption:
Commending Daniel Luo for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Janie Lopez.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:34PM
Caption:
Commending Krysta Balderas Herrera for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Janie Lopez.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:44PM
Caption:
Commending Samantha Sandoval for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Janie Lopez.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:09PM
Caption:
Commending Ramon Santos Jr. for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Janie Lopez.
Author:
Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:09PM
Caption:
Commending Isabelle Dabideen for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Janie Lopez.
Author:
Kitzman | Guillen | Lopez, Janie | Bonnen | González, Mary
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.
Author:
Guillen | Lopez, Janie | Rodríguez Ramos
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
05/29/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to contracting with a school district or open-enrollment charter school by a vendor with whom a member of the board of trustees or governing body of the district or school or a related individual has certain business interests; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Guillen | Toth | Rodríguez Ramos | Morales, Christina | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/23/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the payment of support rights and other benefits for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Guillen | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/29/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.
Author:
González, Mary | Harris | Walle | Guillen | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/10/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance from the economically distressed areas account that is not required to be repaid.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Lopez, Janie | Hefner
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to change order limits for certain construction contracts.
Author:
González, Mary | Harris | Walle | Guillen | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/10/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Manuel | Lopez, Janie | Longoria | Hunter
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to notice provided by food service establishments serving shrimp imported from outside of the United States.
Author:
Isaac | Longoria | Harris Davila | Lopez, Janie | Meza
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to prohibit or regulate certain swim instruction provided in a pool on an owner's or resident's property.
Author:
González, Jessica | Rose | Lopez, Janie | Guerra | Morales, Christina
Last Action:
04/29/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture and the management of the Texas food system security and resiliency planning council.
Author:
Bhojani | VanDeaver | Lopez, Janie | Walle | Dutton
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
Author:
Guillen | Lopez, Janie | Curry
Last Action:
04/17/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.
Author:
Tepper | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/20/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a career and technical education reporting grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Garcia, Josey | Dorazio | Lopez, Janie | Ward Johnson
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Gámez | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Manuel | Lopez, Janie | Longoria | Hunter
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to required notice regarding shrimp in restaurants and certain prohibitions on purchasing and serving imported shrimp.
Author:
Ordaz | Bonnen | Paul | Lopez, Janie | Capriglione
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.
Author:
Isaac | Swanson | Toth | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/17/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring the address on certain identification documents presented by a voter match the address of the voter on the list of registered voters.
Author:
Button | Bell, Keith | Longoria | Lopez, Janie | Harris Davila
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to the procurement of goods and services for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.
Author:
Gates | Thompson | Lopez, Janie | Harris | Muñoz
Last Action:
05/13/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
Author:
Isaac | Holt | Pierson | Lopez, Janie | Dorazio
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.
Author:
Bell, Keith | DeAyala | Dean | Longoria | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/20/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the cancellation of certain consumer transactions.
Author:
Hunter | Lozano | Villalobos | Lopez, Janie | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance under the public school finance system.
Author:
Tepper | Lopez, Janie | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the operation of certain vehicles during disasters.
Author:
Gámez | Lopez, Janie | Longoria | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Capriglione | Lopez, Janie | Tepper | DeAyala
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
05/28/2025 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the review of school districts by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Bhojani | Allen | Lujan | Lopez, Janie | Howard
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an elective course on mindfulness for middle school, junior high school, and high school students.
Author:
Troxclair | Bonnen | Hickland | Cain | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibition of transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Leach | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/12/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to civil liability of a commercial motor vehicle owner or operator.
Author:
Morales Shaw | Lalani | McLaughlin | Flores | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to conducting an assessment of language accessibility with respect to certain health and human services programs and 2-1-1 services provided by the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Author:
Guillen | Gerdes | Lopez, Ray | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Energy Resources: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to a study and report on the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act.
Author:
Ordaz | Bonnen | Paul | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
05/13/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds.
Author:
Louderback | Leo Wilson | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging the federal government to curb the mass importation of foreign shrimp into the United States.
Author:
Gámez | Lopez, Janie | Longoria
Last Action:
01/29/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jan 29 2025 12:06PM
Caption:
Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Martinez | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:53PM
Caption:
Commending the participants in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program and the Texas Legislative Fellowship Program for their contributions to the Texas Legislature during the 89th Session.