Intergovernmental Relations

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, including the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers; authorizing fees. [HB-5421] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, including the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ramon Romero Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries. [HB-5468] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the authority of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Moody Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts. [HB-5370] [Ethics ]
Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Philip Cortez Statement(s) Of Vote Recorded In Journal on 05/15/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund. [HB-5246] [Aerospace ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Huffman Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation. [HB-5203] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Property Tax ]
Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign sources by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties. [SB-2821] [Education ]
Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign sources by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bettencourt Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to renaming the Mexican free-tailed bat as the Texas free-tailed bat. [HB-5094] [Animals ]
Relating to renaming the Mexican free-tailed bat as the Texas free-tailed bat.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Tepper Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties. [SB-2655] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Flores Not Again Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees. [SB-2647] [Education ]
Relating to the accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Middleton Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/10/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain prohibitions in relation to a student organization at a public institution of higher education receiving financial support from a foreign adversary. [SB-2683] [Education ] [Funding ] [International ] [National Security ]
Relating to certain prohibitions in relation to a student organization at a public institution of higher education receiving financial support from a foreign adversary.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Reported Favorably As Substituted on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to occupational licensing reciprocity agreements. [SB-2531] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to occupational licensing reciprocity agreements.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Middleton Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the memorial designation of certain portions of an international border wall and the use of grants related to homeland security for those purposes. [HB-5010] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to the memorial designation of certain portions of an international border wall and the use of grants related to homeland security for those purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Spiller Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving certain foreign entities; creating a civil penalty. [HB-5007] [Finance ] [International ] [National Security ] [Trade ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving certain foreign entities; creating a civil penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Stan Lambert Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

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. [SB-36] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Cybersecurity ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the manufacture of voting machines by certain foreign persons. [SB-2495] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ] [National Security ]
Relating to the manufacture of voting machines by certain foreign persons.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Creighton Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to establishing the hostile foreign adversaries unit at the Department of Public Safety and training, prohibitions, and reporting requirements designed to combat foreign influence and foreign adversary operations; creating a criminal offense. [SB-2514] [Crime ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to establishing the hostile foreign adversaries unit at the Department of Public Safety and training, prohibitions, and reporting requirements designed to combat foreign influence and foreign adversary operations; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries. [HB-4900] [Finance ] [International ] [Investments ]
Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Curry Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants. [HB-4721] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Mental Health ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ramon Romero Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market; increasing an administrative penalty. [HB-131] [Energy ] [Cybersecurity ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market; increasing an administrative penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Patterson Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the acquisition or use of certain foreign equipment or services by a governmental entity. [HB-41] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the acquisition or use of certain foreign equipment or services by a governmental entity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Considered In Calendars on 05/09/2025

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