Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Donna Howard
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/2/2025

Number of Bills: 148

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (91):
HB 47 Author: Howard | Oliverson | Hull | Cook
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.

HB 161 Author: Howard | Allen | Orr
Last Action: 02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for students with a menstrual disorder.

HB 257 Author: Howard
Last Action: 02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

HB 395 Author: Howard
Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption: Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

HB 536 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.

HB 595 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program, including an adjustment in those amounts to reflect inflation.

HB 653 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the purchase and use of contraceptives and access to contraceptive information.

HB 713 Author: Howard | Johnson
Sponsor: Cook
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing selected cases for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

HB 737 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the use of dynamic message signs for the Keep 'Em Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign.

HB 772 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.

HB 820 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HB 827 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of grant money awarded to reduce workplace violence against nurses.

HB 837 Author: Howard | Harless
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to instruction for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of domestic violence.

HB 845 Author: Howard | Frank
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.

HB 861 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.

HB 868 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to educational and informational materials provided through the Thriving Texas Families Program.

HB 887 Author: Howard | Plesa
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption: Relating to endometriosis and menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students.

HB 897 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to authorizing the sale or lease by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.

HB 1330 Author: Howard | Lalani | Ward Johnson | Shofner | Wilson
Last Action: 04/22/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.

HB 1442 Author: Howard | Bhojani | Capriglione | Perez, Vincent
Last Action: 04/28/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the Internet broadcast or recording of certain open meetings.

HB 1531 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/06/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the definition of facility for purposes of workplace violence prevention requirements.

HB 1656 Author: Howard | Martinez | Moody
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to emergency detention by a paramedic of certain persons with mental illness for preliminary examination at a mental health facility.

HB 1775 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits.

HB 1782 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for Medicaid for breast and cervical cancer.

HB 1786 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/17/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the women's health advisory committee.

HB 1787 Author: Howard | King | Lalani
Last Action: 05/09/2025 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.

HB 1948 Author: Howard | Oliverson
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.

HB 1949 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public notice of a crematory's compliance history, rating, and classification.

HB 2023 Author: Howard | Ordaz
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the coverage of emergency contraceptive drugs by health benefit plans.

HB 2056 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the designation of a public school health officer and the school health and safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 2074 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.

HB 2187 Author: Howard | Shofner | Darby
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/22/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to hospital staffing report and complaint processes and to retaliation and mandatory overtime protections for nurses.

HB 2188 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the transition of the nurse aide certification program from the Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Board of Nursing and to the creation of a workgroup on nursing career pathways and a panel on nursing program standards.

HB 2189 Author: Howard | Villalobos | Talarico | Simmons | Perez, Vincent
Last Action: 05/09/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to methods to improve health profession-related career and technology education and dual credit programs offered by public schools.

HB 2190 Author: Howard | Simmons
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to immunity from criminal liability for certain health care practitioners.

HB 2276 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain benefits, including applied behavior analysis, behavior supports, and associated evaluation services, through telecommunications or information technology under certain public benefits programs.

HB 2317 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

HB 2377 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to funding for projects that improve the physical and mental health of public school students and enhance the safety of public schools in this state; authorizing a fee.

HB 2421 Author: Howard | Bucy
Sponsor: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.

HB 2830 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state on certain dedicated revenue for purposes of budget certification.

HB 2833 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for health care supplies.

HB 2851 Author: Howard | Perez, Vincent
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to including nursing school applications in a consolidated application service.

HB 2856 Author: Howard | Perez, Vincent
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of implementing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements.

HB 3020 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to statewide standing orders prescribing epinephrine auto-injectors, medication for respiratory distress, and opioid antagonists to public and private schools.

HB 3029 Author: Howard | Frank
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the administration of nonprescription medications to certain public and private school students.

HB 3030 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain state employees.

HB 3031 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Redistricting: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the functions and duties of the independent redistricting commission.

HB 3032 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in coordination with other state agencies on the feasibility of developing clinical sites for nursing students.

HB 3072 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain women.

HB 3073 Author: Howard | Troxclair | Johnson | Cook | Collier
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

HB 3074 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.

HB 3203 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to equipment used or intended for use in testing or analyzing a controlled substance.

HB 3264 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of firearm safety instruction in the required health curriculum for public school students.

HB 3355 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/21/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption: Relating to the approval, selection, and use of an alternative electronic visit verification system under Medicaid.

HB 3668 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to authorization for a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for whether an additional restriction on abortion access should be repealed.

HB 3767 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.

HB 3880 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to nursing rooms provided by public employers.

HB 4071 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/15/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain duties of the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in relation to the reporting and publication of nursing program clinical site data.

HB 4117 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and community-based services provided under Medicaid and the child health plan program and the establishment of an advisory committee on home and community-based services.

HB 4118 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the payment of an award for certain health care expenses under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.

HB 4119 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to interagency sharing of certain information related to individuals disenrolled from Medicaid.

HB 4120 Author: Howard | Rose | Collier
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for benefits under certain public benefits programs to be provided at the time of discharge or release.

HB 4121 Author: Howard | Harless
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for and provision of benefits under Medicaid or the child health plan program for certain individuals committed, placed, or detained in certain facilities and settings.

HB 4267 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the submission by law enforcement agencies to certain public school personnel of a handle with care notice concerning a traumatic event experienced by a public school student and to certain required training regarding those notices.

HB 4277 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to scholarly research and grant applications at public institutions of higher education.

HB 4303 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

HB 5141 Author: Howard | Troxclair
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the lease of certain state property from the Health and Human Services Commission to Travis County.

HB 5142 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of State Health Services to lease certain real property.

HB 5178 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing.

HB 5531 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to exempting medical care provided by a midwife from being considered as neglect of a child.

HB 5533 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances in a narcotic drug treatment program by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.

HB 5536 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a child protective services prevention grant program.

HB 5538 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the antiretaliation standard for mandatory reports of suspected abuse or neglect of a minor.

HB 5616 Author: Howard | Meyer | Dyson | Kerwin | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.

HCR 129 Author: Howard
Sponsor: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/30/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Austin Oaks Church.

HJR 122 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.

HJR 123 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Redistricting: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.

HJR 124 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school health and safety fund to provide financial support for projects that improve the physical and mental health of public school students and enhance the safety of public schools in this state.

HJR 126 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to the Texas water fund.

HR 236 Author: Howard | Flores | Turner
Last Action: 04/17/2025 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: In memory of Cecile Richards, former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

HR 310 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:10PM
Caption: In memory of former state representative James Parker McCollough of Austin.

HR 383 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2025 6:34PM
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol.

HR 470 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Granting permission for the floor of the House to be opened on April 27, 2025, for Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 5.

HR 471 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 4:15PM
Caption: Honoring Texas Women's Foundation on the occasion of International Women's Day.

HR 671 Author: Howard
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2025 2:14PM
Caption: Recognizing March 14, 2026, as Texas Women in STEM Day.

HR 785 Author: Howard | Flores
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 5:12PM
Caption: In memory of former state comptroller and Austin mayor Carole Keeton.

HR 967 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 9:30AM
Caption: Recognizing April 30, 2025, as Westlake Chamber Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1075 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 9:58PM
Caption: Recognizing May 7, 2025, as Keep Texas Beautiful Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1297 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/29/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2025 7:44PM
Caption: Recognizing May 2025 as Women's Health Month.

HR 1298 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/29/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2025 7:44PM
Caption: Recognizing November 8, 2025, as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness Day.

HR 1476 Author: Howard
Last Action: 05/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2025 4:11PM
Caption: In memory of Mark James Hanna of Austin.

Joint Author (57):
HB 42 Author: Wilson | Shaheen | Tinderholt | Howard | VanDeaver
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.

HB 44 Author: Geren | Johnson | Howard | Hull | Orr
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.

HB 127 Author: Wilson | Hefner | Shaheen | Howard | Lambert
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/01/2025 S Signed in the Senate
Caption: Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 220 Author: Ordaz | Orr | Rose | Frank | Howard
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 05/25/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the care provided to sexual assault survivors by health care facilities.

HB 368 Author: Landgraf | Hull | Howard | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 04/29/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on remotely controlling electronic devices of certain individuals and to the criminal prosecution of that conduct.

HB 502 Author: Flores | Howard | Little | Moody | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.

HB 513 Author: Johnson | Simmons | Howard
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.

HB 514 Author: Lalani | Plesa | Simmons | Howard
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a maternal health care workforce campaign.

HB 550 Author: Flores | Howard | Davis, Aicha | Bernal | Allen
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of menstrual products at public schools.

HB 607 Author: Flores | Howard | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to prohibited discrimination by health care providers based on an individual's age, race, disability, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

HB 650 Author: DeAyala | Howard
Last Action: 03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

HB 678 Author: Walle | Lalani | Garcia, Linda | Howard | Simmons
Last Action: 05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.

HB 1022 Author: Morales, Eddie | Kitzman | Howard | Curry | Lalani
Sponsor: Blanco
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.

HB 1047 Author: Bhojani | Oliverson | Moody | Howard
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to the designation of certain optional holidays.

HB 1219 Author: Plesa | Howard
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 1220 Author: Plesa | Howard
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion.

HB 1289 Author: Bucy | Howard
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions.

HB 1606 Author: Metcalf | Johnson | Howard
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.

HB 1686 Author: Hull | Cook | Slawson | Howard | Bowers
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature, to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts, and to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with those victims.

HB 1699 Author: Fairly | Johnson | Frank | Howard | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.

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 1788 Author: Hernandez | Simmons | Raymond | Howard
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

HB 1813 Author: Bucy | Buckley | Noble | Howard | Talarico
Last Action: 05/08/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Relating to a parental right to information concerning a public school special education program and certain requirements for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process hearings; authorizing a fee.

HB 1939 Author: Meyer | Plesa | Hunter | Leach | Howard
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 05/27/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

HB 1986 Author: Bowers | Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion, including abortion complication reporting and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.

HB 2057 Author: Plesa | Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

HB 2081 Author: Bucy | Kitzman | Howard | Bonnen | Ashby
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: 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 2146 Author: Plesa | Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to creating a cause of action for nonconsensual condom removal or alteration.

HB 2664 Author: Bowers | Rose | Howard | Allen | Reynolds
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.

HB 2705 Author: Zwiener | Howard
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the protection of free speech rights at institutions of higher education, including the prosecution of the offenses of trespass, damage, and defacement at certain institutions of higher education, and criminal trespass.

HB 2802 Author: Bucy | Howard | Capriglione
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.

HB 3540 Author: Harless | Howard | Darby
Last Action: 05/16/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy, including the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.

HB 3554 Author: Simmons | Lalani | Oliverson | Howard | Rose
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.

HB 3566 Author: Flores | Cole | Howard | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the frequency of county bail bond board meetings.

HB 3595 Author: Barry | Howard | Johnson | King | Darby
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 06/01/2025 S Signed in the Senate
Caption: Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties.

HB 3618 Author: Troxclair | Leach | Lozano | Howard | Hernandez
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain searches of female inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 3673 Author: Cook | Noble | Phelan | Howard | Canales
Last Action: 05/07/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.

HB 3695 Author: Orr | Harris | Howard | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to copayments required by a health maintenance organization or preferred provider benefit plan for visiting physical therapists.

HB 3749 Author: Orr | Oliverson | Lalani | Howard | VanDeaver
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 05/30/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

HB 3794 Author: Darby | Hull | Howard | Shofner | Gerdes
Last Action: 04/14/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses and the payment of independent advanced practice registered nurses in certain government employee health plans.

HB 3814 Author: Pierson | Howard | Johnson
Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for perimenopause and menopause medications.

HB 4224 Author: Hull | Howard
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to information regarding consumer access to health care records.

HB 4361 Author: Ward Johnson | Howard | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Walle | Simmons
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education.

HB 4442 Author: Bhojani | Allen | Lujan | Lopez, Janie | Howard
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an elective course on mindfulness for middle school, junior high school, and high school students.

HB 4539 Author: Johnson | Frank | VanDeaver | Bonnen | Howard
Last Action: 05/16/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians specializing in ophthalmology.

HB 4762 Author: Wilson | Capriglione | Howard | Lambert | Shaheen
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council.

HB 4811 Author: Cole | Guillen | Capriglione | Bucy | Howard
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.

HB 5234 Author: Flores | Howard | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.

HB 5265 Author: Wilson | Darby | Howard | Shofner | Kitzman
Last Action: 05/05/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Relating to the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund.

HB 5508 Author: Bumgarner | Howard
Last Action: 05/06/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Film Academy to facilitate workforce development in the state's film, television, and digital media industries.

HCR 8 Author: Flores | Howard | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium.

HCR 100 Author: Flores | Howard | Raymond | Goodwin | Dutton
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.

HJR 203 Author: Wilson | Darby | Howard | Shofner | Kitzman
Last Action: 05/05/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Health Care Workforce Education Fund to provide funding to eligible institutions of higher education to address Texas' health care workforce needs and drive the state economy.

HR 208 Author: Flores | Howard | Cole | Goodwin | Hinojosa
Last Action: 02/12/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Congratulating Geronimo M. Rodriguez Jr. on his retirement as chief advocacy officer of Ascension Texas.

HR 258 Author: Flores | Cole | Howard | Goodwin | Hinojosa
Last Action: 04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 3:29PM
Caption: Congratulating Dick Lavine on his retirement as a senior fiscal analyst at Every Texan.

HR 404 Author: Bhojani | Bumgarner | Wu | Howard | Lujan
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 1:03PM
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Zoroastrian Day at the State Capitol.

HR 410 Author: Bhojani | Noble | Rosenthal | Curry | Howard
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 1:55PM
Caption: Recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

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