Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to that system and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
Brian Birdwell (R),Adam Hinojosa (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 2431
Relating to requiring foreign language credit opportunities for students enrolled in study abroad programs offered by certain institutions of higher education in this state.
Donna Campbell (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 2361
Relating to the transfer of the University of Houston--Victoria to The Texas A&M University System.
Lois Kolkhorst (R),Paul Bettencourt (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 2314
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate the awareness and application of public high school students into institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Brandon Creighton (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 2231
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to waive fees for admission applications submitted to public institutions of higher education during certain periods.
Adam Hinojosa (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 2202
Relating to the trafficking of a firearm to a foreign terrorist organization and to the unlawful transfer of firearms between this state and the United Mexican States; creating a criminal offense.
Brian Birdwell (R),Sarah Eckhardt (D)
Border Security
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 2138
Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the Texas University Fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies.
Brandon Creighton (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 1878
Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs.
Charles Schwertner (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 1409
Relating to health benefits offered by institutions of higher education to students and their families.
Tan Parker (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 1242
Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.
Brian Birdwell (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 1241
Relating to college entrance examinations considered for admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
Mayes Middleton (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 1085
Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
César Blanco (D)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 769
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
José Menéndez (D),Angela Paxton (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 757
Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards.
Mayes Middleton (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 530
Relating to the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions.
Kevin Sparks (R)
Education K-16
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
SB 36
Relating to the homeland security activities of certain entities, including the establishment and operations of the Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety.
Tan Parker (R),Brent Hagenbuch (R)
Border Security
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HJR 83
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
Richard Raymond (D)
s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 3575
Relating to the filing of a campaign treasurer appointment and an application for a place on the ballot by a candidate for the board of directors of an appraisal district.
Candy Noble (R),Will Metcalf (R)
s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 3513
Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.
Caroline Fairly (R)
s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 3370
Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land.
Trent Ashby (R)
s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 3276
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility.
Candy Noble (R)
s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 3269
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
Ryan Guillen (R)
s/c on Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 3235
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Chris Turner (D)
s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 2947
Relating to truancy; increasing a criminal penalty.
Don McLaughlin (R)
s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025
Introduced
Texas
HB 2786
Relating to the frequency with which an appraisal district is required to reappraise property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Chris Turner (D)
s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
89th Legislature (2025) Latest Action: April 3, 2025