Political Subdivisions

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding five years. [HB-54] [Elections ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding five years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Harrison Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action. [HB-66] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ] [Data Privacy ] [Healthcare ] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Public Health ]
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Toth Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds. [HB-60] [Budget and Spending ] [Property Tax ] [Taxes ] [Elections ]
Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ellen Troxclair Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. [HB-33] [Real Estate ] [Economic Development ] [Construction ] [Water ]
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. [HB-64] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Ethics ] [Elections ]
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and related activities. [HB-83] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Ethics ] [Elections ]
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and related activities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. [HB-32] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Valoree Swanson Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. [HB-56] [Ethics ] [Elections ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ellen Troxclair Filed on 07/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities. [SB-2986] [Education ] [Religion ]
Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Campbell Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt. [HB-19] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ]
Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/21/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. [HB-5602] [Immigration ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to local government regulation. [SB-3015]
Relating to local government regulation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Creighton Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a wildlife corridor action plan developed by the Parks and Wildlife Department and certain other duties of the department relating to wildlife corridors. [SB-2892] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
Relating to a wildlife corridor action plan developed by the Parks and Wildlife Department and certain other duties of the department relating to wildlife corridors.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Molly Cook Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

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 in certain counties. [SB-2951] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ]
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 in certain counties.

  

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 a temporary moratorium on the imposition of an impact fee. [HB-5489] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Construction ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to a temporary moratorium on the imposition of an impact fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Dyson Placed On General State Calendar on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services. [SB-33] [Reproductive Rights / Abortion ] [Healthcare ]
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies. [HB-111] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Not Again Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote to authorize a political subdivision to issue general obligation bonds. [HJR-213] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote to authorize a political subdivision to issue general obligation bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ellen Troxclair Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. [HJR-209] [Property Tax ] [Taxes ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Salman Bhojani Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/05/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. [SB-2862] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Flores Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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