GENERAL LE BENEFIT
Bill Status Report
03-20-2025 - 00:06:20

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HB 1   Bonnen, Greg General Appropriations Bill.

HB 35   Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a peer support network for first responders.

HB 76   Smithee, John Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

HB 245   Wilson, Terry Relating to the treatment of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as law enforcement or custodial officer service.

HB 268   Landgraf, Brooks Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making certain false reports and to restitution for emergency response costs associated with those false reports.

HB 270   Rosenthal, Jon Relating to civil liability for discriminatory false reports to law enforcement agencies or emergency service providers.

HB 288   Bumgarner, Ben Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises for unlawful controlled substance consumption.

HB 301   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to leave for state employees for prenatal care.

HB 317   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to an employee's right to time off from work if the employee experiences a reproductive loss.

HB 318   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties.

HB 334   Ordaz, Claudia Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.

HB 336   Schofield, Mike Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables.

HB 343   Bucy, John Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 440   Morales, Christina Relating to requiring certain alert messages to be in English and Spanish.

HB 453   Bumgarner, Ben Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for delivery of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1-B to a child.

HB 472   Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.

HB 503   Tepper, Carl Relating to the eligibility of certain counties to participate in the rural sheriff's office salary assistance grant program and the rural prosecutor's office salary assistance grant program.

HB 529   Bumgarner, Ben Relating to eligibility for the bulletproof vest and body armor grant program.

HB 572   Bell, Cecil Relating to the purchase of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 598   Bell, Cecil Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.

HB 668   Bell, Cecil Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.

HB 748   Leach, Jeff Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse committed against a child.

HB 765   Jones, Jolanda Relating to liability insurance certain peace officers obtain for damages resulting from the officers' misconduct.

HB 803   Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.

HB 886   Vasut, Cody Relating to a one-time supplemental payment of benefits under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 906   Shaheen, Matt Relating to a temporary teaching certificate for certain military service members and first responders.

HB 1077   Simmons, Lauren Ashley (F) Relating to the right of public employees to collectively bargain with governmental entities.

HB 1086   Curry, Pat (F) Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1105   Cole, Sheryl Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.

HB 1110   Shaheen, Matt Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.

HB 1166   Raymond, Richard Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.

HB 1325   Vasut, Cody Relating to transfer of students who are children of certain judges, prosecuting attorneys, and servicemembers.

HB 1326   Vasut, Cody Relating to the frequency of pay for state employees.

HB 1337   Isaac, Carrie Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.

HB 1346   Campos, Liz Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog.

HB 1347   Turner, Chris Relating to the prosecution of the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

HB 1349   Turner, Chris Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations.

HB 1467   Lalani, Suleman Relating to emergency preparedness of assisted living facilities and the health and safety of residents of those facilities.

HB 1486   Louderback, AJ (F) Relating to dedicatory instruments prohibiting or restricting the display of Thin Blue Line flags by a property owners association.

HB 1495   Morales, Eddie Relating to the prohibited release of personal information collected during the jury selection process.

HB 1496   Zwiener, Erin Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance.

HB 1527   Alders, Daniel (F) Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.

HB 1577   Plesa, Mihaela Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.

HB 1596   Plesa, Mihaela Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 1609   VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.

HB 1611   Lujan, John Relating to eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain juvenile correctional officers and caseworkers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

HB 1631   Gamez, Erin Relating to the duration of a child's detention following a detention hearing and a study on the effects of detention orders in a juvenile court proceeding.

HB 1667   Canales, Terry Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.

HB 1688   Louderback, AJ (F) Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers.

HB 1740   Tepper, Carl Relating to requiring a search warrant for certain fire, health, or code inspections.

HB 1761   Leach, Jeff Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits.

HB 1765   Jones, Jolanda Relating to the issuance of an arrest warrant or search warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.

HB 1798   Harless, Sam Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.

HB 1801   Bhojani, Salman Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.

HB 1828   Orr, Angelia Relating to legislative leave for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1839   Guillen, Ryan Relating to the iWatchTexas community reporting system administered by the Department of Public Safety and a monetary reward program for certain information on suspicious or criminal activity.

HB 1871   Dyson, Paul (F) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer.

HB 1896   Cole, Sheryl Relating to a mental health leave policy for certain telecommunicators.

HB 1925   Dean, Jay Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.

HB 1944   Hopper, Andy (F) Relating to the protection of officers engaged in the investigation of election offenses.

HB 1957   Smithee, John Relating to an exemption from jury service for a person who is over the age of 65.

HB 2064   Holt, Janis (F) Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting.

HB 2087   Martinez, Armando Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2103   Ashby, Trent Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain jailers.

HB 2130   Dean, Jay Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

HB 2185   Louderback, AJ (F) Relating to a tuition exemption for the children of certain law enforcement officers.

HB 2217   Wharton, Trey (F) Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.

HB 2307   Plesa, Mihaela Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for a felony offense.

HB 2319   Hernandez, Ana Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2372   Patterson, Jared Relating to the authority of certain special districts to use operation and maintenance ad valorem tax funds to pay the costs of contracting for or employing peace officers.

HB 2456   Slawson, Shelby Relating to the flying and display of flags by public schools.

HB 2467   VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.

HB 2534   Morales, Christina Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.

HB 2823   Louderback, AJ (F) Relating to establishing a grant program for qualified medical expenses of retired law enforcement dogs.

HB 2864   Noble, Candy Relating to applying an active efforts standard for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 2951   Lozano, Jose Relating to the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs.

HB 2956   McLaughlin, Don (F) Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision for certain offenses involving family violence.

HB 3008   Harless, Sam Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.

HB 3104   McLaughlin, Don (F) Relating to the salary of bailiffs appointed by certain district courts in Webb County.

HB 3128   Bhojani, Salman Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.

HB 3161   Villalobos, Denise (F) Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

HB 3253   Pierson, Katrina (F) Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.

HB 3280   Anchia, Rafael Relating to participation in a deferred retirement option plan by members of the retirement systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.

HB 3358   Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra(F) Relating to the definition of an emergency service provider for purposes of critical incident stress management and crisis response services.

HB 3476   Troxclair, Ellen Relating to the definition of population for the purpose of the rural sheriff's office, constable's office, and prosecutor's office salary assistance grant program.

HB 3521   Harless, Sam Relating to the police officers' public retirement system of certain municipalities.

HB 3640   Lowe, David (F) Relating to the prosecution of an offense committed by a peace officer acting in the course and scope of the officer's official duties.

HB 3649   DeAyala, Emilio Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.

HB 3686   Harless, Sam Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.

HB 3841   Collier, Nicole Relating to the investigation of the death of a prisoner in county jail.

HB 3857   Bucy, John Relating to cost-of-living adjustments applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a biennial study on providing additional cost-of-living adjustments.

HB 3870   Allen, Alma Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 3885   Flores, Lulu Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants.

HB 3912   Morales, Eddie Relating to the exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.

HB 3914   Martinez, Armando Relating to the health benefit plan coverage of and reimbursement for the treatment of a first responder's injuries sustained within the course and scope of employment.

HB 3987   Davis, Yvonne Relating to certain distributions from deferred retirement option plans established under public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities

HB 3988   Davis, Yvonne Relating to certain deferred retirement option plan benefits under public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities.

HB 4029   Guillen, Ryan Relating to retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a supplemental program retirement fund.

HB 4060   Pierson, Katrina (F) Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the taxing unit.

HB 4099   Harris Davila, Caroline Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.

HB 4126   Plesa, Mihaela Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants.

HB 4161   Munoz, Sergio Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 4175   Lopez, Ray Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain qualified employees.

HB 4179   LaHood, Marc (F) Relating to the right of first responders and their dependents to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease.

HB 4205   Harless, Sam Relating to compensation and employment benefits for law enforcement personnel in certain counties.

HB 4264   Hefner, Cole Relating to creation of a grant program for certain peace officers who hold a master proficiency certificate.

HB 4280   Davis, Yvonne Relating to deferred retirement option plans under the public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities.

HB 4319   Toth, Steve Relating to the establishment of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain military service by members of the Texas National Guard.

HB 4419   Orr, Angelia Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission s office of inspector general.

HB 4525   Tepper, Carl Relating to payroll deductions for certain state and local government employee organizations.

HB 4534   Metcalf, Will Relating to death benefits provided under certain police officer retirement systems.

HB 4537   Geren, Charlie Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.

HB 4591   Gonzalez, Mary Relating to contributions to and benefits under certain fire and police pension funds.

HB 4609   Dean, Jay Relating to participation in, administration of, contributions to, and benefits under the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

HB 4661   Lopez, Janie Relating to the closure of beaches for space flight activities.

HB 4861   Goodwin, Vikki Relating to mental health care and mental health assessment programs for first responders.

HB 4875   Davis, Yvonne Relating to the board of trustees of the retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities.

HB 5015   Geren, Charlie Relating to participation by certain retirement systems in the proportionate retirement program.

HB 5019   Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to school district contracts with certain organizations and payroll deductions for school district employees.

HB 5080   Leach, Jeff Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for employees of a county, a court, or the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the employees' family members.

HJR 15   Smithee, John Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under limited circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons.

HJR 16   Smithee, John Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony.

HJR 106   Louderback, AJ (F) Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers.

HJR 162   Lowe, David (F) Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense committed by a peace officer acting in the course and scope of the officer's official duties.

HJR 172   Pierson, Katrina (F) Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer.

HJR 216   Davis, Aicha (F) Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a member of the legislature to be employed as a teacher or first responder by a governmental entity while holding legislative office.

SB 1   Huffman, Joan General Appropriations Bill.

SB 12   Creighton, Brandon Relating to parental rights in public education and to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and the loss of funding.

SB 40   Huffman, Joan Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

SB 47   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

SB 155   Menendez, Jose Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog.

SB 293   Huffman, Joan Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information.

SB 370   Perry, Charles Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a child, spouse, or surviving spouse of a current or former employee of the office of the attorney general.

SB 389   Middleton, Mayes Relating to the creation of the Anti-Human-Trafficking Intelligence Center.

SB 491   Miles, Borris Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.

SB 502   Perry, Charles Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.

SB 523   Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address.

SB 573   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

SB 574   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.

SB 620   Sparks, Kevin (F) Relating to applying an active efforts standard for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 686   Paxton, Angela Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

SB 690   Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables.

SB 706   Schwertner, Charles Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.

SB 711   Hughes, Bryan Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations.

SB 739   Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the definition of authorized peace officer for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.

SB 750   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.

SB 784   King, Phil Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.

SB 969   Hughes, Bryan Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.

SB 1002   Blanco, Cesar Relating to the establishment of a county employee family leave pool program.

SB 1047   Huffman, Joan Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat.

SB 1048   Huffman, Joan Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.

SB 1115   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain juvenile correctional officers and caseworkers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

SB 1171   Perry, Charles Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

SB 1189   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to the exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.

SB 1199   Birdwell, Brian Relating to the investigation of the death of a prisoner in county jail.

SB 1272   Schwertner, Charles Relating to punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer.

SB 1321   Hagenbuch, Brent (F) Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.

SB 1471   Hall, Bob Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.

SB 1482   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to the rural sheriff's office and constable's office salary assistance grant programs.

SB 1527   West, Royce Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under the public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities.

SB 1529   West, Royce Relating to participation in a deferred retirement option plan by members of the retirements systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.

SB 1544   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

SB 1587   Hancock, Kelly Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse committed against a child.

SB 1599   Hagenbuch, Brent (F) Relating to the authority of certain special districts to use operation and maintenance ad valorem tax funds to pay the costs of contracting for or employing peace officers.

SB 1604   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to the adoption of a mental health leave policy for certain qualified employees.

SB 1730   Hall, Bob Relating to recovery of damages for injuries arising out of certain uses of force or deadly force.

SB 1737   Huffman, Joan Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.

SB 1749   Creighton, Brandon Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for employees of a county, a court, or the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the employees' family members.

SB 1788   Hagenbuch, Brent (F) Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.

SB 1858   Hagenbuch, Brent (F) Relating to eligibility for the bulletproof vest and body armor grant program.

SB 1867   Perry, Charles Relating to the addition of certain substances to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

SB 1868   Perry, Charles Relating to adding certain substances to the Texas Controlled Substances Act and prohibiting the production, manufacture, distribution, delivery, sale, and possession of certain hallucinogenic substances.

SB 1892   Parker, Tan Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

SB 1928   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to the prohibited release of personal information collected during the jury selection process.

SB 1981   Hall, Bob Relating to the compensation and benefits for certain peace officers commissioned by the state fire marshal.

SB 2095   Cook, Molly (F) Relatin to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax records.

SB 2097   Hughes, Bryan Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain peace officers.

SB 2186   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.

SB 2230   Hinojosa, Adam (F) Relating to the closure of beaches for space flight activities.

SB 2330   Parker, Tan Relating to payroll deductions for certain state and local government employee organizations.

SB 2436   Parker, Tan Relating to participation in, administration of, contributions to, and benefits under the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

SB 2745   Paxton, Angela Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid to spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty under the workers' compensation system.

SB 2757   Cook, Molly (F) Relating to the duration of a child's detention following a detention hearing and a study on the effects of detention orders in a juvenile court proceeding.

SB 2786   Creighton, Brandon Relating to the applicability of the Texas Success Initiative to certain public service officers and employees.

SB 3008   Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants.

SJR 1   Huffman, Joan Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony.

SJR 5   Huffman, Joan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under limited circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons.

SJR 17   Huffman, Joan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under limited circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons.

SJR 49   Huffman, Joan Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail for an illegal alien charged with an offense punishable as a felony.

SJR 57   Huffman, Joan Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.


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