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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Wes Virdell
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/16/2026
Number of Bills: 76

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
Author:
Virdell | Hayes | Vasut | Cain | Isaac
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Virdell | McLaughlin | Canales
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules requiring the use and installation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle electronic logging devices.
Author:
Virdell | Troxclair | Metcalf | Patterson | Dorazio
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations.
Author:
Virdell | Troxclair | Cain
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to municipal and county regulation of certain electric energy storage.
Author:
Virdell | Moody | Vasut | Cain | Schatzline
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to license plates issued for and displayed on passenger cars and light trucks.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign entities by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Virdell | Cain | Smithee | Gerdes
Last Action:
04/22/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on weather modification and control; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Virdell | LaHood | Harris Davila | Canales | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of certain standards for commercial motor vehicles.
Author:
Virdell | Harris Davila | Kerwin | Luther | Troxclair
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of beef and beef products; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to license plates issued for and displayed on passenger cars and light trucks.
Author:
Virdell | Money | Vasut | Cain
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a person's eligibility to sit for the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles brought into this state by new Texas residents.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the operation of certain off-highway vehicles on certain roadways.
Author:
Virdell | Hopper | Hayes | Canales | Vasut
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to removing the requirement that an applicant for or holder of a license to carry a handgun provide fingerprints.
Author:
Virdell | Thompson | Oliverson | Cook | Hull
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
Author:
Virdell | Guillen | Isaac
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of aggravated assault.
Author:
Virdell | Phelan | Cain | Vasut | Ashby
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the age at which a person not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun or is eligible for a license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Virdell | Reynolds | Thompson | Craddick | Perez, Mary Ann
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to motor vehicle stops by a peace officer operating an unmarked law enforcement motor vehicle.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/22/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson involving a government building.
Author:
Virdell | Vasut | Cain | Schatzline | Harrison
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felony offenses.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District to regulate structures near Medina Lake.
Author:
Virdell | Cain | Hickland | Louderback | Ashby
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to acquire real property.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to municipal and county regulation of certain wind and solar power facilities.
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:
Virdell
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to certain audits of employers conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for raising or keeping exotic animals.
Author:
Virdell | Hopper
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the formation of a public education scholarship program.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to a parent-directed supplemental services and instructional materials program for public school students; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the role of a jury in a criminal case.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Elections: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to residence for purposes of voting.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H No action taken in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the registration fee for certain trailers, travel trailers, and semitrailers.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the approval of subdivision plans and plats by a municipality.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to reliability requirements and associated locational marginal pricing for certain electric generation facilities.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Elections: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of persons finally convicted of a felony to run for certain public offices.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
05/10/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: May 10 2025 8:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Llano Historic Railroad Authority; providing authority to impose fees.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker : Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Sergeant Ramon Garza Gutierrez.
Author:
Virdell | Cain | Bumgarner | Hayes | Schofield
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that federal authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state is not recognized by this state.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment related to the funding and support of public free schools.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 12:25PM
Caption:
Honoring the H. E. Butt Foundation for its service to the people of Texas.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 2:25PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Real County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
05/25/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2025 5:59PM
Caption:
Commemorating the annual Texas Furniture Makers Show hosted by the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center in Kerrville.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:31PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the founding of Horseshoe Bay.
Author:
Virdell
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 7:05PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the City of McCamey.
Joint Author (26):
Author:
Guillen | Bumgarner | Gerdes | Virdell
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.
Author:
Hayes | Bumgarner | Virdell | Pierson
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Virdell
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of fences near certain reservoirs by certain counties.
Author:
Moody | Goodwin | Cain | Tinderholt | Virdell
Last Action:
05/01/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
Author:
Bumgarner | Kitzman | Virdell | Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items.
Author:
Manuel | Bumgarner | Jones, Jolanda | Virdell | Ward Johnson
Last Action:
05/06/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.
Author:
Troxclair | Virdell
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the issuance by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a permit for the installation of certain electric energy storage equipment or facilities; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Canales | Metcalf | Virdell | Guillen | Hayes
Last Action:
04/28/2025 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.
Author:
Jones, Jolanda | Little | Smithee | Virdell | Moody
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of an arrest warrant or search warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Author:
Canales | Cain | Virdell | Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the release of a balloon and associated littering; creating a criminal offense.
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:
Zwiener | Virdell
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of water conservation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality when determining whether to grant or deny a petition for the creation of certain municipal utility districts.
Author:
Hopper | Virdell | Lowe | Schatzline | Schoolcraft
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker : Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for loans from the Veterans' Land Board.
Author:
Holt | Virdell
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to certain disqualifications from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
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:
Pierson | Slawson | Virdell | Gerdes
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.
Author:
Cook | Virdell | Louderback | Little | Money
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the protection and detention of a juvenile who engages in delinquent conduct or commits a felony offense while committed to the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; changing the eligibility for community supervision; redefining habitual felony conduct.
Author:
Troxclair | Isaac | Zwiener | Harris Davila | Virdell
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
Author:
Troxclair | Tepper | Harris | Virdell | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/10/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to municipal regulation of the removal of an Ashe juniper tree.
Author:
Troxclair | Turner | Virdell
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor.
Author:
Muñoz | Virdell
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the time period for municipal approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of a plat.
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:
Isaac | Louderback | Virdell | Leo Wilson
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to the rights of special forces veterans who hold a license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Hopper | Virdell | Pierson | Morgan | Raymond
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.
Author:
Hopper | Virdell
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.
Author:
Holt | Virdell
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that future constitutional amendments become effective only if approved by a majority of the voters in at least three-fourths of the counties of the state.
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