Texas Bills

Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.

This bill, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, aims to regulate access to multiple-occupancy private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms based on biological sex in facilities operated by political subdivisions and state agencies in Texas. The legislation establishes strict requirements for designating and restricting access to these spaces, imposes civil penalties for violations, and creates enforcement mechanisms through both the Attorney General and private civil actions. The bill also mandates that correctional facilities house inmates according to their biological sex and prohibits family violence shelters designed for female victims from providing services to biological males.

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

Congratulating Barbara Jean Bolden Yarbrough of Midland on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Ann's Catholic School in Midland.

Congratulating Rickey and Anne Lowe of Horseshoe Bay on their 47th wedding anniversary.

In memory of the victims of the July 2025 Hill Country floods.

Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas.

Commemorating the dedication of the Children's Emergency Relief International George M. Cowden Building in Austin.

This bill is a commemorative resolution by the Texas Legislature to honor George Malcolm Cowden and recognize the dedication of the Children's Emergency Relief International (CERI) George M. Cowden Building. The resolution aims to formally express the state's appreciation for Cowden's distinguished career in public service and his contributions to Texas citizens. It serves as an official acknowledgment of Cowden's leadership and integrity, coinciding with the naming of CERI's Austin headquarters after him.

In memory of Richard Augustus Hewitt of San Antonio.

This concurrent resolution honors the life and service of Richard Augustus Hewitt, who passed away on October 30, 2024 at the age of 88. The resolution pays tribute to Hewitt's military service, community involvement, and family legacy. It is a ceremonial measure intended to recognize Hewitt's contributions and express condolences to his family and friends.

Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.

This bill aims to restrict political contributions and expenditures by absent members of the Texas Legislature during periods when they are absent from the state without leave for the purpose of impeding legislative action. The legislation establishes penalties for violations, outlines enforcement mechanisms, and defines key terms related to legislative absences. Its primary objective is to disincentivize and penalize legislators who attempt to obstruct the legislative process through prolonged, unauthorized absences, particularly in the context of quorum-breaking tactics.

Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

This bill aims to significantly expand access to ivermectin in Texas by authorizing pharmacists to dispense it without a prescription. The legislation mandates that the state health commissioner issue a statewide order enabling licensed pharmacists to provide ivermectin directly to patients, bypassing the typical requirement for a doctor's prescription. This represents a major shift in pharmaceutical policy, potentially increasing the availability of a controversial drug while raising concerns about appropriate medical oversight and patient safety.

Congratulating Lori Rickert on her retirement as presiding judge for Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4 and Probate Court.

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

This comprehensive bill aims to reform and modernize various aspects of the Texas judicial system. It creates new judicial districts, modifies court jurisdictions and procedures, enhances privacy protections for certain officials and victims, updates mental health treatment criteria, revises fee structures, and implements new training requirements for judges. The legislation seeks to improve the efficiency, accessibility, and security of Texas courts while addressing emerging issues in areas like digital court reporting and online harassment.

Congratulating Don Sparks of Midland on receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award from the Independent Petroleum Association of America.

Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions.

This bill, known as the Woman and Child Protection Act, aims to significantly restrict access to abortion and abortion-inducing drugs in Texas. It establishes a private enforcement mechanism through qui tam actions, prohibits certain abortion-related activities, and creates civil liability for those who violate its provisions. The bill also seeks to protect Texas residents from out-of-state legal actions related to abortions performed in Texas. Key objectives include limiting the availability of abortion-inducing drugs, creating a robust civil enforcement system, and shielding Texas healthcare providers and individuals from external legal consequences related to abortions.

Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.

This bill aims to strengthen Texas laws related to real property theft and fraud. It establishes new criminal offenses, enhances penalties for existing offenses, extends statutes of limitations, and imposes new requirements on county clerks and individuals filing real property documents. The legislation seeks to combat fraudulent real estate transactions, protect property owners (especially vulnerable populations), and improve the integrity of real property records in Texas.

Congratulating the Senior Life Midland Meals on Wheels program on delivering its five millionth meal.

Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties.

Texas Legislation