Texas House Bills

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. John's Episcopal Church in Carthage.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Relating to youth camp emergency response and safety standards and emergency safety and evacuation plans.

Relating to the governance and territory of the Harris County Flood Control District.

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

Relating to prohibited considerations in governmental entity contracting and elimination of the state's historically underutilized business program.

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

Relating to the construction of overnight accommodations at resident youth camps located within a floodplain.

Relating to campground emergency safety certification requirements; providing a civil penalty.

Relating to the prohibition of lobbyist representation of both political subdivisions and private entities.

Relating to the production and ownership of brine.

Relating to the definition of authorized emergency vehicle.

Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Commemorating the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for the Texas Rice Festival in Winnie.

Honoring Francisco de la Torre Galindo for his service as consul general of Mexico in Dallas.

Recognizing Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell for his service as chancellor of the Texas Tech University System.

Honoring Angela Sanchez for her work as the cofounder of the Parent-Teacher Organization at International Leadership of Texas Aggieland High School in College Station.

Honoring Leslea Hoffpauir for her work as the cofounder of the Parent-Teacher Organization at International Leadership of Texas Aggieland High School in College Station.

Congratulating Ed and Sandra Udell of College Station on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.

Relating to flood safety and disaster preparedness.

Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.

Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to emergency response planning and emergency preparedness of youth camps and campus programs for minors.

Relating to the distribution of hookahs; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding standards for placement of recreational vehicles and temporary dwelling structures in a flood hazard area.

Relating to participation by flood prone counties in the National Weather Service StormReady program.

Commemorating the third annual Cindy Walker Days event in Mexia and commending Texas A&M University for its partnership with the Cindy Walker Foundation.

Congratulating Aristoi Classical Academy on being named Best Charter School in the Houston Chronicle's 2025 Best of the Best list.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to make permanent the limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for taxable items purchased by a totally disabled veteran.

Relating to making permanent the limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.

Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

Relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem tax revenue for the payment of public securities.

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

Relating to the Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program; authorizing a civil penalty.

In memory of Chief Michael Eugene Phillips of the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department.

In memory of Nelma Jean Speed Bonner of Fairfield.

Honoring the first responders who have provided aid to those impacted by the Texas Hill Country floods of July 2025.

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Grayson County.

Relating to building codes and standards applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee.

Relating to a limitation on the authority of political subdivisions to issue public securities.

Relating to training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office.

Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.

Relating to flood safety requirements for youth camps located near rivers, creeks, and streams.

Relating to the management and removal of vegetation and debris by certain electric utilities.

Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission and the redistricting of the districts used to elect members of the United States House of Representatives, the Texas Legislature, and the State Board of Education.

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

Congratulating Elena Cantu of the Rosedale School on her selection as an Austin ISD 2025 Teacher of Promise.

Congratulating Bertha Saucedo of Jaime Padrón Elementary School on her selection as an Austin ISD 2025 Teacher of Promise.

Congratulating Michael Neff of Montwood High School on his selection as the 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year in Socorro ISD.

Congratulating Edith Miranda of Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary School on her selection as the 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year in Socorro ISD.

Congratulating Sandra Iglesias of Cielo Vista Elementary School on her selection as the 2024-2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year in El Paso ISD.

Congratulating Mary Bejarano of Hornedo Middle School on her selection as the Secondary Teacher of the Year in El Paso ISD.

Congratulating Adair Margo on her induction into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.