Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Kevin Sparks
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/15/2025

Number of Bills: 52

Sponsor (52):
HB 43 Author: Kitzman | Guillen | Lopez, Janie | Bonnen | González, Mary
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.

HB 48 Author: Darby | Morales, Eddie | Craddick | Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.

HB 1306 Author: Landgraf | Holt
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.

HB 1700 Author: Fairly | Shaheen | Frank | Howard | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/23/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain records of a health professional providing a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.

HB 1708 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 302 in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.

HB 2035 Author: Oliverson | Raymond
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to notice provided by a chemical dependency treatment facility to the parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a minor refused admission to the facility.

HB 2038 Author: Oliverson | Perez, Vincent | Campos | Harris Davila | Lalani
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

HB 2216 Author: Hull | Rose | Dutton | Richardson | Gates
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedures and grounds related to the removal and placement of children, including for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

HB 2254 Author: Hull
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/23/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers.

HB 2399 Author: Leo Wilson
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the requirements for certain court orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 2775 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee.

HB 2789 Author: Frank | Hull | Manuel | Noble
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/22/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.

HB 3057 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/30/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.

HB 3513 Author: Fairly
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.

HB 3627 Author: Tepper | Leo Wilson | Davis, Aicha
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing the board's duties.

HB 3800 Author: Orr | Shofner
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs.

HB 3866 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the installation and operation of intermediate bulk container recycling facilities; authorizing a fee.

HB 4449 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/30/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.

HB 4749 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to reconstitution of the petit jury wheel and grand juror and petit juror qualifications and juror summoning in certain counties.

HB 5629 Author: Wilson
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/30/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.

HCR 20 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Matthew Travis Stice of Midland.

HCR 21 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HCR 22 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Dr. James Olson on 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.

HCR 23 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Kathy Shannon on her retirement as executive director of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.

HCR 24 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HCR 25 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.

HCR 26 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Stewart Doreen on his retirement from the Midland Reporter-Telegram.

HCR 27 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Judge Leticia Dimas on her retirement from the Lamesa Municipal Court.

HCR 28 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Autry Carl Stephens.

HCR 30 Author: Craddick | DeAyala
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.

HCR 31 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Junior League of Midland for 75 years of service.

HCR 32 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Lyman Bartlett "Bart" Hotchkiss of Midland.

HCR 41 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Bill and Susan Granberry on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 42 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the memory of W. E. Connell on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 43 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 44 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Autry C. Stephens on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 45 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the memory of Peggy Case Worthington on the occasion of her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 49 Author: Vasut | Barry | Bonnen
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army veteran Clarence Eugene Sasser of Sandy Point.

HCR 52 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Carlton and Lynda Beal of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 53 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Canyon High School FFA Ag Issues Team on winning first place in the 2024 Texas FFA State Agricultural Issues Forum.

HCR 66 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Tevis and Patricia Herd of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 67 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating David M. Cobos on his retirement as Midland County justice of the peace for Precinct 2.

HCR 73 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for its stewardship of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park.

HCR 124 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/13/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.

HCR 130 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Donate Life Texas Day.

HCR 131 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Congratulating David Gardiner Mitchell and Ginger Lane Mitchell on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HCR 133 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Dudley "Dude" Speed on his retirement from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

HCR 134 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Greenwood.

HCR 139 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Dustin R. Womble on his election as vice chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

HCR 140 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Cody C. Campbell on his election as chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

HCR 147 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Jim and Doris Stewart of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HCR 152 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Punkin Center Gin in Lamesa.

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