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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Paul A. Dyson
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/16/2026
Number of Bills: 38

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (30):
Author:
Dyson | Wharton | Louderback | Wilson | Cook
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
Author:
Dyson | Capriglione | Morales, Eddie | Darby
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the withdrawal of the State of Texas from the Interstate Mining Compact.
Author:
Dyson
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.
Author:
Dyson | Guillen | Harris | Wilson | Lalani
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems located on university system property.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the time frame required for excavation notification.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to unlawful solicitation and distribution of a voter registration application; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
05/05/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the declaration of an oil or gas emergency by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the liability of a person for assistance, advice, or resources provided in relation to an oil or gas emergency.
Author:
Dyson
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the timely billing of health care services related to a personal injury claim.
Author:
Dyson | Lujan
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to arbitration of certain out-of-network health benefit claims.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a temporary moratorium on the imposition of an impact fee.
Author:
Dyson
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing May 2025 as National Water Safety Month.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
02/19/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Feb 19 2025 11:43AM
Caption:
Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for costs incurred under Operation Lone Star.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
02/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Honoring former state representative John Raney for his service.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
02/26/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2025 1:01PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2025 12:49PM
Caption:
Congratulating State Representative Denise Villalobos and Ruben Villalobos of Corpus Christi on the adoption of their son, Ezekiel.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 9:25AM
Caption:
In memory of Edwin Hunter Harris III of Friendswood.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:37PM
Caption:
Congratulating Officer Brad Smith on his retirement from the College Station Police Department.
Author:
Dyson | Buckley | Leo Wilson | Ashby | Kitzman
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2025 1:12PM
Caption:
Honoring John Sharp for his service as chancellor of The Texas A&M University System.
Author:
Dyson | Curry | Craddick
Last Action:
04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 3:46PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:20PM
Caption:
In memory of John Randal Satterwhite of Midlothian.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 9:10AM
Caption:
Recognizing the 2025 Texas A&M University System policy interns.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 4:18PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kristen and David Cox on being named the 2025-2026 Parents of the Year by Texas A&M University.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 5:46PM
Caption:
Congratulating the girls' soccer team of A&M Consolidated High School in College Station on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 1 state championship.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
05/25/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2025 1:25PM
Caption:
Congratulating the boys' golf team of Allen Academy in Bryan on winning the 2025 TAPPS 2A state championship.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 7:18PM
Caption:
Commending Hayden M. Richards of Wichita Falls for his service as a public policy intern in the office of State Representative Paul Dyson.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 7:18PM
Caption:
Commending Bennett Bush for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Paul Dyson.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:46AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Dixie Chicken in College Station on receiving a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:47AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Martin's Place in Bryan.
Author:
Dyson
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:05AM
Caption:
Honoring former state representative Kyle Kacal for his service to the Texas House of Representatives.
Joint Author (8):
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie | Craddick | Dyson | Canales
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.
Author:
Wharton | Dyson | Louderback | Guillen | Ashby
Sponsor:
Hagenbuch
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.
Author:
Buckley | Dyson | Alders
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the approval of land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees.
Author:
Craddick | Darby | Dyson
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the inspection, purchase, sale, possession, storage, transportation, and disposal of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste; creating criminal offenses and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.
Author:
Hickland | Zwiener | Alders | Simmons | Dyson
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place.
Author:
Bhojani | González, Jessica | Dyson | Hayes | Flores
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the application processing time for admission to practice law in this state without examination for an attorney licensed to practice law in another state.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Wilson | Frank | Dyson | Virdell
Last Action:
05/06/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Author:
Howard | Meyer | Dyson | Kerwin | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.
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