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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to required agreements between county sheriffs and the United States to enforce federal immigration law. [HB-2257] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ]
Relating to required agreements between county sheriffs and the United States to enforce federal immigration law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and certain other funds and accounts. [SJR-48] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Mining ] [Defense ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and certain other funds and accounts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cesar Blanco Read First Time on 02/24/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in this state, and transferring state general revenue to that fund. [SJR-47] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Mental Health ] [Senior Citizens ] [Budget and Spending ] [Science ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in this state, and transferring state general revenue to that fund.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 02/13/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. [SB-998] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Senior Citizens ] [Mental Health ]
Relating to the creation of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 02/13/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to certain funds and accounts, including the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund. [SB-1001] [Defense ] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to certain funds and accounts, including the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cesar Blanco Read First Time on 02/24/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a political subdivision's authority to use public money in the provision of legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. [SB-1005] [Immigration ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to a political subdivision's authority to use public money in the provision of legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Middleton Read First Time on 02/24/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components. [HB-2217] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones. [HB-2212] [Film Production ] [Taxes ] [Funding ] [Economic Development ] [Arts and Culture ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Media and Advertising ]
Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ben Bumgarner Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. [SB-960] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Read First Time on 02/13/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to the Texas water fund. [HJR-126] [Water ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to the Texas water fund.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority. [SJR-44] [Budget and Spending ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Co-author Authorized on 02/27/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a biennial report on certain contingent appropriations. [SB-952] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to a biennial report on certain contingent appropriations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Read First Time on 02/13/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a public hearing requirement for a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations and certain actions of the governor during a state of disaster. [SB-950] [Budget and Spending ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to a public hearing requirement for a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations and certain actions of the governor during a state of disaster.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Read First Time on 02/13/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to public higher education. [HB-2110] [Education ]
Relating to public higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Companion Considered In Lieu Of Cssb 1786 on 04/22/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies. [SB-932] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Grants ]
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 02/13/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to efficiency audits of Operation Lone Star and other border security programs. [SB-930] [Budget and Spending ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Military ] [Immigration ] [Crime ]
Relating to efficiency audits of Operation Lone Star and other border security programs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Read First Time on 02/13/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects. [HB-2091] [Water ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Armando Martinez Referred To Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs on 05/20/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts. [SB-925] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly Hancock Referred To State Affairs on 04/09/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education. [HB-2081] [Education ] [Disabilities ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ] [Community Development ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Effective Immediately on 05/26/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met. [HJR-125] [Education ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Erin Zwiener Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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