Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to prosecution of certain criminal offense prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving children.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the addition of certain counties to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain advanced practice registered nurses; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to creation of the Adopt-a-County Road program.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 10 in Panola County as the Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson Memorial Highway.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to general definitions regarding biological sex and the designation and use of certain spaces according to biological sex; authorizing a civil right of action.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of products as milk and milk products.
Author:
Shofner | Harris | Hefner | Virdell | Pierson
Last Action:
05/12/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/02/2025 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to manufacturer disclosure requirements and liability for experimental drugs and devices.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting high fructose corn syrup from being included in drinks sold by school districts.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibited administration of a vaccine containing mRNA material to certain animals intended for human consumption.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to testing for mifepristone and other estrogen hormones in public drinking water.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for prenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal care provided in a hospital, birthing center, or home setting.
Author:
Shofner | Kerwin
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain additives from being included in food and drinks provided by school districts.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibited prescription, delivery, administration, use, advertisement, and solicitation of a COVID-19 vaccine containing mRNA material.
Author:
Shofner | Kerwin
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to an annual study on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school lunches.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification and control.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring a sworn statement by certain foreign students enrolled at or employees of public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from providing instruction regarding the use of gender pronouns.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to the use of funds awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to operation and management of the Eyes of Father Margil State Historic Site and Trail by the Texas Historical Commission.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM
Caption:
Relating to a study by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in this state.
Author:
Shofner | Lalani | Cole
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM
Caption:
Relating to postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting by governmental entities.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from providing funding to a student organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Author:
Shofner | Darby
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the practice of nursing, including disciplinary procedures of the Texas Board of Nursing; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring a search warrant to obtain or use certain purchase information in a criminal action.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to an over the counter sale or provision of oral contraceptives.
Author:
Shofner | Lalani | Simmons
Last Action:
05/07/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the appearance of a personal identification certificate or driver's license issued to persons who are not citizens of the United States.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the compensation, reimbursement of expenses, and retirement benefits of a member of the State Board of Education.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain additives from being included in food and drinks provided by school districts or purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting public and private institutions of higher education from accepting federal funding for embryonic or fetal stem cell research.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the waiver of certain minimum standards for law enforcement agencies based on financial hardship.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement advisory committee regarding active shooter response training for peace officers.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the evaluation of the physical fitness of certain peace officers.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to newborn or infant testing for congenital cytomegalovirus.
Author:
Shofner | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from certain immunization requirements for medical and veterinary students.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of autologous and direct blood donations for medical procedures performed at hospitals.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to radiation warning labels on electric vehicles.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to spend public money in support of certain professional associations that promote or implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the display of sexually explicit material in public libraries.
Author:
Shofner | Troxclair
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of Interstate Highway 35 in Travis County as the President Donald J. Trump Highway.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 315 in Panola County as the Hamby-Webb Memorial Highway.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement of doula services.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Designating Newton County as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Carthage as the official Country Music Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/28/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Hemphill as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Milam as the official Gateway Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Rusk County as the official Syrup Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Pineland as the official Sawmill Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/28/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption:
Designating Galatians 5:13 of the New Living Translation of the Bible as the official Bible Verse of the Texas Legislature.
Author:
Shofner
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army veteran Rickey Dudley Wittner.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
02/05/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2025 12:45PM
Caption:
Commending the nurse practitioners of East Texas for their dedication to patient care in their communities.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:41PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 49th annual East Texas Poultry Festival.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 12:53PM
Caption:
In memory of Sabine County Sheriff Thomas Neil Maddox.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 10:39AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 88th anniversary of the New London School Explosion.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 11:07AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 3:54PM
Caption:
In memory of Charles Alfred Williamson of Tyler.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 11:06PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Stephen F. Austin State University Sylvans timbersports team on winning the 2025 Southern Forestry Conclave.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 11:08PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture as president of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 8:30PM
Caption:
Honoring the James Haggard Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century for its placement of a historical marker at the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens in Nacogdoches.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:37PM
Caption:
Commending Emme Hocker for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joanne Shofner.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:33PM
Caption:
Commending Sydney Shifflett for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joanne Shofner.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:34PM
Caption:
Commending Garrett Strittmatter for his service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Joanne Shofner.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Maggie Simmons and Morgan Register on their wedding on August 10, 2024.
Author:
Shofner
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 5:16PM
Caption:
Commending Carter Moxley for his service as deputy chief of staff in the office of State Representative Mike Schofield.
Author:
Howard | Lalani | Ward Johnson | Shofner | Wilson
Last Action:
04/22/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Author:
AnchÃa | Shofner
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting or the offense of cockfighting.
Author:
Oliverson | Lalani | Kerwin | Shofner
Last Action:
04/23/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring coursework in nutrition at public medical schools.
Author:
Howard | Shofner | Darby
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to hospital staffing report and complaint processes and to retaliation and mandatory overtime protections for nurses.
Author:
Johnson | Shofner | Lalani
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Author:
Virdell | Pierson | Shofner | Cunningham | Harris
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.
Author:
Virdell | Shofner
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products developed using mRNA material in the prevention or treatment of a communicable disease.
Author:
Troxclair | Shofner | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general for education at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education and required reporting on misconduct by employees of certain educational entities; creating a criminal offense; increasing an administrative penalty; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Darby | Hull | Howard | Shofner | Gerdes
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses and the payment of independent advanced practice registered nurses in certain government employee health plans.
Author:
Orr | Shofner
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs.
Author:
Cain | Hull | Alders | Isaac | Shofner
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of naturopathic physicians; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
McQueeney | Shofner | Troxclair | Cook | Craddick
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Shaheen | Shofner
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to college entrance examinations considered for admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Leach | Hull | Shofner
Last Action:
05/10/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to vicarious liability of certain health organizations for medical care provided by a physician the organization employs.
Author:
Wilson | Darby | Howard | Shofner | Kitzman
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund.
Author:
Wilson | Darby | Howard | Shofner | Kitzman
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund to provide funding to eligible institutions of higher education to address Texas' health care workforce needs and drive the state economy.
Author:
Simmons | Ashby | Shofner | Manuel
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 8:36AM
Caption:
Honoring Winfred A. Simmons for his contributions as a school athletics coach.