Robert Nichols

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Bills this legislator primary-sponsored. Data from OpenStates.

• SB 16 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. · Became Law · Sep 17, 2025
• SB 14 Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. · Became Law · Sep 17, 2025
• SB 1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. · Became Law · Sep 5, 2025
• SB 3 Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas. · Became Law · Sep 5, 2025
• HB 27 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. · Passed Legislature · Sep 3, 2025
• SB 10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. · Passed Legislature · Sep 2, 2025
• SB 2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. · Passed Legislature · Aug 27, 2025
• SB 55 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. · Introduced · Aug 21, 2025
• SB 50 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. · Introduced · Aug 21, 2025
• SB 6 Relating to the regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and registrations; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty. · Passed One Chamber · Aug 20, 2025
• SB 41 Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of modeled available groundwater when issuing permits. · Introduced · Aug 18, 2025
• SB 9 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. · Introduced · Aug 15, 2025
• SB 28 Relating to the regulation of groundwater produced in the boundaries of a groundwater conservation district. · Introduced · Aug 15, 2025
• SB 74 Relating to the regulation of groundwater produced in the boundaries of a groundwater conservation district. · Introduced · Aug 13, 2025
• SB 9 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. · Passed One Chamber · Aug 6, 2025
• SB 44 Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District. · Introduced · Jul 23, 2025
• SB 1902 Relating to the administration of the dealer-issued license plates database and to the removal and transfer of license plates. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• 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. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 1259 Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 1055 Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 5057 Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 15 Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 1498 Relating to civil asset forfeiture of digital currency or other similar property. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 13 Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 1405 Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 5693 Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 7 Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HCR 81 Designating Milam as the official Gateway Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HCR 84 Designating Pineland as the official Sawmill Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HCR 148 Designating Bridge City as the official Corn Dog Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 10 Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 121 Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 1121 Relating to excepting certain communication facilities from certain notice requirements for projects on state or local public land. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 11 Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 5435 Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 3010 Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 3928 Relating to providing notice of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility by publication on a third-party Internet website. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 4520 Relating to requirements for certain funding of aviation facilities and projects. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 4945 Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 2560 Relating to creation of the Adopt-a-County Road program. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 5680 Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 995 Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 3751 Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Public Safety. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 4 Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. · Became Law · Jun 16, 2025
• SR 629 In memory of Joshua Daniel King. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 2, 2025
• SR 222 In memory of former state Senator and Representative Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 1, 2025
• SR 686 Recognizing Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her staff for their valuable contributions and service. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 1, 2025
• SR 606 Recognizing Clarence Yarbrough for his service as Constable of Nacogdoches County Precinct Two. · Passed One Chamber · May 31, 2025
• SR 607 Recognizing the Port Neches-Groves High School Unified track and field team for winning a State Championship. · Passed One Chamber · May 31, 2025
• SR 605 Recognizing the Greater Port Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce on receiving Accreditation with Five Stars from the United States Chamber of Commerce. · Passed One Chamber · May 31, 2025
• SB 1497 Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer. · Became Law · May 30, 2025
• SR 695 Returning Senate Bill No. 293 to the House for further consideration. · Passed One Chamber · May 30, 2025
• SB 992 Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services. · Became Law · May 29, 2025
• HB 3012 Relating to the fee for a driving safety course. · Became Law · May 28, 2025
• SR 587 Recognizing the Association of Water Board Directors-Texas on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. · Passed One Chamber · May 28, 2025
• HCR 75 Designating Hemphill as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. · Became Law · May 28, 2025
• HCR 126 Designating Corrigan as the official Timber Products Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. · Became Law · May 28, 2025
• HCR 93 Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. · Became Law · May 28, 2025
• SR 614 Recognizing the members of the inaugural cohort of The University of Texas System Texas Legislative Fellowship Program. · Passed One Chamber · May 28, 2025
• SB 18 Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding. · Passed One Chamber · May 27, 2025
• SB 35 Relating to the selection, prioritization, construction, and funding of transportation projects. · Passed One Chamber · May 27, 2025
• SB 1365 Relating to vehicle registration, license plates, and inspection reports. · Passed One Chamber · May 27, 2025
• SB 2371 Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. · Became Law · May 27, 2025
• SB 1413 Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities. · Passed One Chamber · May 27, 2025
• SB 993 Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device. · Passed One Chamber · May 26, 2025
• SB 2540 Relating to the terms of certain agreements involving minor boundary adjustments between two contiguous school districts. · Passed One Chamber · May 26, 2025
• SB 2425 Relating to the regulation of automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense. · Passed One Chamber · May 26, 2025
• SB 1030 Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes for certain aircraft components and other property required for normal aircraft operations. · Passed One Chamber · May 26, 2025
• SR 557 Recognizing the Jacksonville Independent School District for preserving the historic and architectural significance of the Tomato Bowl. · Passed One Chamber · May 26, 2025
• SB 16 Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote, including the eligibility of certain voters to vote a limited federal ballot if the voter cannot supply the required proof and the procedures for the counting of those ballots; creating criminal offenses. · Passed One Chamber · May 25, 2025
• HB 2000 Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming. · Became Law · May 24, 2025
• SB 1851 Relating to the penalty for noncompliance with certain audit requirements by a municipality. · Became Law · May 24, 2025
• SB 1555 Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects. · Became Law · May 24, 2025
• HB 467 Relating to the procedure for the dissolution of the Cedar Creek Hospital District and the disposition of district money. · Became Law · May 24, 2025
• SB 996 Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates. · Became Law · May 24, 2025
• HB 1399 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. · Became Law · May 24, 2025
• SB 2476 Relating to transfer of the ownership rights of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Neches River Authority. · Became Law · May 24, 2025
• SJR 2 Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. · Passed Legislature · May 22, 2025
• SB 1364 Relating to the repeal of wheelbase and horsepower restrictions for the state's passenger vehicle fleet. · Became Law · May 21, 2025
• SB 3063 Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. · Became Law · May 21, 2025
• SR 533 Recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program Class of the 89th Legislature. · Passed One Chamber · May 20, 2025
• SB 1262 Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources. · Introduced · May 19, 2025
• SR 541 Recognizing Caterpillar Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. · Passed One Chamber · May 19, 2025
• SB 1366 Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. · Became Law · May 19, 2025
• SR 536 Honoring Mark Garcia for his 25 years of service as Texas Senate auditor. · Passed One Chamber · May 19, 2025
• HJR 99 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. · Passed Legislature · May 13, 2025
• SB 1499 Relating to the operations of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. · Became Law · May 13, 2025
• SR 507 Recognizing Lance Simmons on the occasion of his retirement. · Passed One Chamber · May 12, 2025
• SB 1029 Relating to the advertising of certain used motor vehicles. · Passed One Chamber · May 12, 2025
• SB 1443 Relating to the continuation and operation of a health care provider participation district created by certain local governments to administer a health care provider participation program. · Introduced · May 5, 2025
• SR 448 Recognizing Stephen F. Austin State University Sylvans on the occasion of their victory at the 66th Annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 30, 2025
• SR 449 Recognizing April 29, 2025, as County Government Day. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 29, 2025
• SB 2226 Relating to requirements for loans or grants provided by the Texas Transportation Commission to aviation facilities located in economically disadvantaged counties. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 22, 2025
• SB 994 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. · Introduced · Apr 14, 2025
• SJR 46 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. · Introduced · Apr 14, 2025
• SR 391 Recognizing Clenon Mitchell on his career in the United States Navy. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 10, 2025
• SCR 24 Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Israel and for the creation of a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Israel. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 9, 2025
• SR 373 Recognizing April 8, 2025, as Texas County Treasurers Day. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 8, 2025
• SR 376 Recognizing the City of Palestine for its contributions to the Lone Star State. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 8, 2025
• SB 2621 Relating to the territory of the Angelina and Neches River Authority. · Became Law · Apr 7, 2025
• SB 2582 Relating to the compensation, reimbursement of expenses, and retirement benefits of a member of the State Board of Education. · Introduced · Apr 3, 2025
• SR 364 Recognizing Neal Weaver for his outstanding contributions to advancing the mission of Stephen F. Austin State University. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 3, 2025
• SR 327 Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on its seedling giveaway at the State Capitol on April 2, 2025. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 2, 2025
• SR 333 In memory of Gordon Robert Johnson of Austin. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 27, 2025
• SR 311 Recognizing March 27, 2025, as CASA Day. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 27, 2025
• SR 328 Congratulating the Lufkin High School Panther Band on winning the state championship. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 26, 2025
• SR 330 Recognizing Tim Lee on the occasion of his 21st anniversary working with the Texas Legislature. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 26, 2025
• SR 329 Recognizing March 26, 2025, as REALTOR Day. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 26, 2025
• SB 2370 Relating to the duty of the comptroller of public accounts to provide certain information to a school district if the comptroller determines in the study of the total taxable value of property in the district that the local value for the district is not valid. · Introduced · Mar 25, 2025
• SB 2372 Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of fraudulent use, possession, or tampering with gift cards or gift card data. · Introduced · Mar 25, 2025
• SR 298 Recognizing Black Beauty Ranch on the occasion of its 46th anniversary. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 24, 2025
• SR 304 Recognizing March 20 and 21, 2025, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Days. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 20, 2025
• SR 265 Recognizing March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 19, 2025
• SR 258 In memory of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 13, 2025
• SR 240 Recognizing Herbert "Chickdog" Johnson Jr. for his dedication to the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Nation and his commitment to public service. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 12, 2025
• SB 1420 Relating to the use by a county, municipality, or school district of public money for lobbying activities. · Introduced · Mar 6, 2025
• SR 212 Recognizing First Pentecostal Church of Silsbee on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 6, 2025
• SB 1412 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. · Introduced · Mar 6, 2025
• SB 1363 Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty. · Introduced · Mar 6, 2025
• SR 218 Recognizing the Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum for their service to preserving Texas history. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 6, 2025
• SR 135 Recognizing March 3 and 4, 2025, as Golden Triangle Days. · Passed One Chamber · Mar 4, 2025
• SB 1258 Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land. · Introduced · Feb 28, 2025
• SB 1193 Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming. · Introduced · Feb 28, 2025
• SR 175 Recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 27, 2025
• SB 1655 Relating to design build contracts. · Introduced · Feb 26, 2025
• SR 91 Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 18, 2025
• SR 98 Recognizing Senator Judith Zaffirini on the occasion of her birthday. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 13, 2025
• SB 997 Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District. · Introduced · Feb 13, 2025
• SR 41 Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Jacksonville Leadership Day. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 11, 2025
• SR 34 Granting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber on February 8 and 9 for its legislative seminar. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 5, 2025
• SR 22 Recognizing Associated General Contractors of Texas on the occasion of their 100th anniversary. · Passed One Chamber · Feb 4, 2025
• SR 17 Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 28, 2025
• SR 14 In memory of Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of Brazoria County. · Passed One Chamber · Jan 28, 2025
• SB 5 Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program and the establishment of a school safety grant program; making an appropriation. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 5, 2023
• SR 62 In memory of Brad Jones. · Passed One Chamber · Dec 1, 2023
• SR 4 In memory of Barbara Jean York Hancock. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 9, 2023
• SR 77 In memory of Robert Mirk Ellis. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 5, 2023
• SR 71 In memory of Corbet Nicholos Jones. · Passed One Chamber · Nov 2, 2023
• SR 72 In memory of Barbara Jean York Hancock. · Introduced · Nov 1, 2023
• SCR 3 In memory of Robert Mirk Ellis of Friendswood. · Introduced · Nov 1, 2023
• SR 2 Recognizing Israel's right to use decisive force in defending its citizens and reaffirming Texas' support for Israel. · Passed One Chamber · Oct 9, 2023
• SB 49 Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District. · Introduced · Oct 9, 2023
• SR 31 In memory of Mario A. Martinez. · Passed One Chamber · Jul 12, 2023
• SB 646 Relating to formula funding for certain nonresident students enrolled at Lamar State College--Orange. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• SB 2150 Relating to the designation of the portion of U.S. Highway 84 in Joaquin as the Lt. General O.R. "Cotton" Whiddon Memorial Highway. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• SB 15 Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• HB 1553 Relating to the definition of amusement ride for purposes of amusement ride regulation. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• HB 2518 Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity; creating a criminal offense. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• HB 5178 Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the applicability of that tax in certain counties. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• SB 1500 Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• SB 222 Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• HB 4700 Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Nacogdoches County Hospital District. · Became Law · Jun 17, 2023
• SB 2052 Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District. · Vetoed · Jun 16, 2023
• SB 10 Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. · Became Law · Jun 14, 2023
• HB 3 Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources. · Became Law · Jun 14, 2023
• HB 2774 Relating to the treatment of income tax expenses in rate proceedings for water and sewer utilities. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2023
• HB 4835 Relating to the creation and operations of certain health care provider participation programs. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2023
• HB 2901 Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2023
• HCR 105 Designating Palestine as the official Dogwood Trails Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033. · Became Law · Jun 11, 2023
• HB 628 Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor fallen law enforcement officers. · Became Law · Jun 10, 2023
• HB 627 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to the surviving spouse of a posthumous recipient of certain awards. · Became Law · Jun 10, 2023
• HB 1885 Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to establish variable speed limits. · Became Law · Jun 9, 2023
• HB 2230 Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund. · Became Law · Jun 9, 2023
• SCR 2 Extending the duty of the comptroller of public accounts under Section 7-c, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, to deposit certain tax revenue to the state highway fund. · Became Law · Jun 9, 2023
• SR 5 Recognizing the Ice House Museum and Cultural Center for its work. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 7, 2023
• HB 1745 Relating to vicarious liability of a transportation network company for acts of a driver using the company's digital network. · Became Law · Jun 2, 2023
• HB 2373 Relating to the authority of a water or sewer utility to consolidate more than one system under a single tariff. · Became Law · Jun 2, 2023
• SB 821 Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the sale of personal data by state agencies. · Became Law · Jun 2, 2023
• SB 1238 Relating to broadband development. · Became Law · Jun 2, 2023
• SR 678 Requesting Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for funds used or will be used to meet federal obligations to secure the southern border. · Passed One Chamber · May 29, 2023
• SR 729 In memory of Flora Loretta Solomon Reves. · Passed One Chamber · May 29, 2023
• SB 1499 Relating to the funding of certain port projects. · Became Law · May 29, 2023
• SB 1054 Relating to requirements for a trial in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment. · Became Law · May 29, 2023
• SR 728 In memory of Gloria Morris Ashford of Dallas. · Passed One Chamber · May 29, 2023
• HB 3437 Relating to the authority to approve change orders for certain contracts for the construction, repair, and renovation of water district facilities. · Became Law · May 27, 2023
• HB 1846 Relating to the skills test required for a commercial driver's license for certain commercial learner's permit holders. · Became Law · May 27, 2023
• HB 1772 Relating to the documentation required for the purchase of certain timber products; creating a criminal offense. · Became Law · May 27, 2023
• HB 3507 Relating to contracts for the construction, repair, and renovation of certain conservation and reclamation district facilities. · Became Law · May 27, 2023
• SJR 3 Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. · Passed Legislature · May 26, 2023
• SB 3 Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration. · Passed Legislature · May 26, 2023
• SR 618 In memory of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs. · Passed One Chamber · May 24, 2023
• SB 1021 Relating to the handling of bids on certain contracts for highway projects. · Became Law · May 24, 2023
• HB 3651 Relating to motor fuel taxes. · Became Law · May 24, 2023
• SB 11 Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers. · Passed One Chamber · May 23, 2023
• SB 1344 Relating to the advertising of certain used motor vehicles. · Passed One Chamber · May 23, 2023
• SB 2580 Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 12; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. · Became Law · May 23, 2023
• SB 1232 Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund. · Passed One Chamber · May 23, 2023
• SR 630 In memory of former State Representative and Senator James William "Bill" Haley. · Passed One Chamber · May 23, 2023
• SR 617 Recognizing Hubert Robinson on the occasion of his retirement. · Passed One Chamber · May 19, 2023
• SB 1866 Relating to the use of customer-sited distributed generation facilities owned by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities. · Became Law · May 19, 2023
• SB 1023 Relating to the establishment and posting of the maximum loads permitted on certain bridges. · Became Law · May 19, 2023
• HB 3418 Relating to the implementation by the Texas Department of Transportation of a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program. · Passed One Chamber · May 17, 2023
• SB 1305 Relating to the transfer of the ownership rights of the City of Nacogdoches in the Central Heights Water System to the Angelina and Neches River Authority. · Became Law · May 13, 2023
• SB 505 Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle. · Became Law · May 13, 2023
• SR 529 Recognizing May 11, 2023, as World War II Veterans Capitol Day. · Passed One Chamber · May 11, 2023
• SB 2594 Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. · Became Law · May 11, 2023
• SB 1055 Relating to the creation of a new university in Nacogdoches, Texas, within The University of Texas System and the allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education; abolishing Stephen F. Austin State University. · Became Law · May 10, 2023
• SCR 45 Designating Palestine as the official Dogwood Trails Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033. · Introduced · Apr 20, 2023
• SB 1121 Relating to the transfer of the ownership rights of the City of Nacogdoches in the Central Heights Water System to the Angelina and Neches River Authority. · Introduced · Feb 22, 2023

Bills this legislator coauthored or cosponsored. Data from OpenStates.

• SB 260 Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• HB 3151 Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by Medicaid managed care organizations. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 75 Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 17 Relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. · Became Law · Jun 20, 2025
• SB 23 Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. · Became Law · Jun 16, 2025
• SB 9 Relating to the confinement or release of defendants before trial or sentencing, including regulating charitable bail organizations, and the conditions of and procedures for setting bail and reviewing bail decisions. · Became Law · Jun 16, 2025
• SB 40 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief. · Became Law · Jun 16, 2025
• SJR 5 Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony. · Passed Legislature · Jun 2, 2025
• SJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances for illegal aliens charged with certain offenses punishable as a felony. · Passed One Chamber · May 28, 2025
• SJR 85 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. · Passed Legislature · May 22, 2025
• SB 28 Relating to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by telephone or through an Internet or mobile Internet application; creating criminal offenses. · Passed One Chamber · May 6, 2025
• SB 229 Relating to prohibiting a retail seller of motor vehicles from imposing certain restrictions on the purchase of a motor vehicle. · Introduced · May 1, 2025
• SR 367 Recognizing The Texas A&M University System policy interns. · Passed One Chamber · May 1, 2025
• SB 2093 Relating to expedited credentialing of certain federally qualified health center providers by managed care plan issuers and Medicaid managed care organizations. · Introduced · Apr 10, 2025
• SB 26 Relating to public education, including the rights and compensation of public school educators and funding for teacher compensation under the Foundation School Program. · Passed One Chamber · Apr 9, 2025
• SB 1047 Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to victims of family violence, stalking, harassment, or terroristic threat. · Introduced · Feb 26, 2025
• SB 3 Relating to the amount of the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax and the exclusion of certain taxable entities from the requirement to file a franchise tax report. · Became Law · Jul 22, 2023
• SB 2 Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee. · Became Law · Jul 22, 2023
• HJR 2 Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities. · Passed Legislature · Jul 14, 2023
• SJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to provide supplemental payments to full-time classroom teachers in school districts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. · Introduced · Jun 30, 2023
• SB 1 Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief. · Passed One Chamber · Jun 30, 2023
• SB 667 Relating to establishing a state historical marker program to honor African Americans who served in the Texas Legislature during Reconstruction. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• SB 1001 Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty. · Became Law · Jun 18, 2023
• SB 361 Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district. · Vetoed · Jun 16, 2023
• HB 3297 Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees. · Became Law · Jun 13, 2023
• SB 22 Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's offices, constable's offices, and prosecutor's offices in rural counties. · Became Law · Jun 7, 2023
• SJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. · Passed One Chamber · May 30, 2023
• SB 1 Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. · Passed One Chamber · May 30, 2023
• SB 1381 Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly person who qualified for a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of a portion of the appraised value of the deceased person's residence homestead to continue to receive an exemption for the same property from the same taxing unit in an amount equal to that of the exemption for which the deceased person qualified without applying for the exemption. · Became Law · May 27, 2023
• SJR 81 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 certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education. · Passed Legislature · May 26, 2023
• SB 695 Relating to funding for The University of Texas at Tyler's school of pharmacy. · Passed One Chamber · May 23, 2023
• SB 1464 Relating to prohibiting a retail seller of motor vehicles from imposing certain restrictions on the purchase of a motor vehicle. · Passed One Chamber · May 23, 2023