Texas Legislature
Bills Coauthored
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/2/2025

Number of Bills: 74

HB 2 Author: Buckley | Bernal | Guillen
Coauthor: Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | Bhojani | Bonnen | et al.
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 S Signed in the Senate
Caption: Relating to public education and public school finance.

HB 4 Author: Buckley | Bernal | Ashby | Frank | Cook
Coauthor: Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | Bonnen | Bumgarner | et al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 05/29/2025 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system.

HB 5 Author: Craddick | Thompson | Hunter | Bonnen | Curry
Coauthor: Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | et al.
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

HB 178 Author: Morales, Christina | Bernal | Cunningham | Lujan | Kerwin
Coauthor: Allen | Anchía | Bhojani | Cole | Collier | et al.
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to social studies curriculum choice for public school students.

HB 203 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain leased residential real property.

HB 266 Author: Flores | Talarico
Coauthor: Bucy | Meza | Morales Shaw | Perez, Vincent | Rodríguez Ramos | et al.
Last Action: 02/27/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain individuals who are employed by the district.

HB 349 Author: Flores | Leach | Bumgarner | Plesa | Buckley
Coauthor: Bryant | Bucy | González, Jessica | González, Mary | Goodwin | et al.
Last Action: 05/05/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.

HB 413 Author: Jones, Jolanda | Curry | Cain | Moody | Money
Coauthor: Allen | Bhojani | Bowers | Bumgarner | Davis, Aicha | et al.
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial.

HB 440 Author: Morales, Christina | LaHood | Lopez, Ray
Coauthor: Campos | Gámez | Garcia, Josey | González, Mary | Jones, Venton | et al.
Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption: Relating to requiring certain alert messages to be in English and Spanish.

HB 451 Author: Thompson | Lalani
Coauthor: Davis, Aicha | Flores | Isaac | Morales Shaw | Plesa | et al.
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to a screening for the risk of commercial sexual exploitation of certain children.

HB 463 Author: Jones, Jolanda | Curry | Little | LaHood | Plesa
Coauthor: Allen | Bhojani | Bowers | Cain | Davis, Aicha | et al.
Last Action: 05/01/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to certain pretrial hearings for defendants charged with certain controlled substance offenses and the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain controlled substance offenses.

HB 515 Author: Troxclair | VanDeaver | Ordaz | Harris Davila | Bowers
Coauthor: Alders | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bell, Keith | Bonnen | et al.
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to public school policies regarding student use of personal electronic devices.

HB 550 Author: Flores | Howard | Davis, Aicha | Bernal | Allen
Coauthor: Bryant | Bucy | Cole | Collier | González, Mary | et al.
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 557 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Bhojani | Flores | Gervin-Hawkins | Howard | Morales Shaw | et al.
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt and the accrual of interest on certain child support arrearages.

HB 588 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.

HB 605 Author: Jones, Jolanda | Cunningham | Leo Wilson
Coauthor: Bhojani | Gervin-Hawkins | Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers.

HB 691 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/04/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.

HB 716 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 03/04/2025 H Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.

HB 803 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.

HB 816 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees.

HB 824 Author: Jones, Jolanda | Leo Wilson | Allen | Cunningham | LaHood
Coauthor: Bhojani | Bowers | Bumgarner | Cain | Davis, Aicha | et al.
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.

HB 867 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 04/22/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the dismissal of a criminal case by the attorney representing the state.

HB 936 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption: Relating to the withdrawal or revocation of an athletic scholarship by a public institution of higher education on the basis of a student athlete's injury, illness, or disability.

HB 1041 Author: Turner | Garcia, Josey | Noble | Davis, Aicha
Coauthor: Bhojani | Jones, Jolanda | Plesa | Rodríguez Ramos
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.

HB 1146 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Flores | González, Mary | Lujan | Raymond | et al.
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Dis Prev & Women's & Children's Health by Speaker: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.

HB 1152 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Flores | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to the signature required on a carrier envelope for a ballot voted by mail.

HB 1359 Author: Hernandez | Hunter | Thompson | Darby | Moody
Coauthor: Flores | Johnson | Morales Shaw | Plesa | Rodríguez Ramos | et al.
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.

HB 1423 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HB 1432 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Allen | Bernal | Bowers | Bryant | Bucy | et al.
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to restrictive covenants regulating certain landscaping and water conservation practices.

HB 1447 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.

HB 1448 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain federal money received for public education and the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.

HB 1455 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 04/23/2025 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the collection and reporting of information regarding mental health jail diversion.

HB 1571 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to access to, disclosure of, and notification of protective order registry information, judicial sanctions regarding improper disclosure of or misleading information, and a study on the registry.

HB 1581 Author: Guerra | Talarico | Plesa | Dutton | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Coauthor: Bhojani | Lalani | Morales, Eddie | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.

HB 1674 Author: Kerwin | Hopper | Morales Shaw | Bumgarner | Morales, Eddie
Coauthor: Bernal | Bhojani | Bryant | Buckley | Cain | et al.
Last Action: 05/09/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense.

HB 1682 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Flores | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition and use of the state's portion of civil penalties recovered in suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 1701 Author: Flores | Cole | Zwiener
Coauthor: Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 05/21/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration and enforcement of a county fire code.

HB 1730 Author: Morales Shaw | Bumgarner | Flores | Garcia, Josey | Kerwin
Coauthor: Allen | Bhojani | Bryant | González, Jessica | Goodwin | et al.
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.

HB 1738 Author: Jones, Venton | Moody | Harrison | Phelan | Johnson
Coauthor: Allen | Anchía | Bernal | Bhojani | Bowers | et al.
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.

HB 2044 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to certain offenses and conduct subject to expulsion that are associated with possessing, carrying, exhibiting, or using a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property.

HB 2281 Author: Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to automatic voter registration on interaction with a voter registration agency.

HB 2433 Author: Guillen | Davis, Aicha
Coauthor: Barry | Bernal | Bhojani | Bowers | Bucy | et al.
Last Action: 04/21/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by an accommodations intermediary.

HB 3059 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Allen | Bryant | Flores | Garcia, Josey | González, Jessica | et al.
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.

HB 3073 Author: Howard | Troxclair | Johnson | Cook | Collier
Coauthor: Bhojani | Flores | Lalani | Martinez Fischer | Morales Shaw | et al.
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

HB 3105 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to establishing a minimum base wage for certain personal attendants under Medicaid and other programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.

HB 3211 Author: Dean | Gerdes | Harless | Lalani | Phelan
Coauthor: Ashby | Bell, Keith | Bonnen | Buckley | Bucy | et al.
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 05/22/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to vision care benefits, including participation of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists in vision care or managed care plans.

HB 3319 Author: Morales Shaw | Perez, Mary Ann | Thompson | Rosenthal | Jones, Jolanda
Coauthor: Bryant | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a constable's department civil service system in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3673 Author: Cook | Noble | Phelan | Howard | Canales
Coauthor: Alders | Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | et al.
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 3728 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Leo Wilson | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 04/23/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of salinity requirements for bays and estuaries.

HB 4030 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Flores | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.

HB 4089 Author: Flores | Canales
Coauthor: Meza | Morales, Christina | Morales, Eddie | Rodríguez Ramos
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation and operation of electric bicycles.

HB 4099 Author: Harris Davila | Harris | Vasut | Gervin-Hawkins | Thompson
Coauthor: Alders | Bell, Keith | Bumgarner | Cain | Capriglione | et al.
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.

HB 4226 Author: Morales Shaw | Raymond | Lujan | Little | Ordaz
Coauthor: Bell, Cecil | Bhojani | Bryant | Cain | Campos | et al.
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.

HB 4429 Author: McQueeney | Shofner | Troxclair | Cook | Craddick
Coauthor: Alders | Ashby | Barry | Canales | Capriglione | et al.
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.

HB 4442 Author: Bhojani | Allen | Lujan | Lopez, Janie | Howard
Coauthor: Anchía | Ashby | Bernal | Bowers | Bryant | et al.
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 4598 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Morales Shaw | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to imposing an employer contribution to support the subsidized child care services program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 4838 Author: Morales Shaw | Lalani | McLaughlin | Flores | Lopez, Janie
Coauthor: Bhojani | Bryant | Davis, Aicha | Meza | Plesa | et al.
Last Action: 05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to conducting an assessment of language accessibility with respect to certain health and human services programs and 2-1-1 services provided by the Texas Information and Referral Network.

HB 5239 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Lopez, Janie | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to requiring certain governmental entities to allow interested persons to comment on the proposed adoption or revision of certain emergency management plans.

HB 5240 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | González, Mary | Johnson | Lujan | Raymond | et al.
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses; authorizing a fee.

HB 5341 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Natural Resources: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of permits to authorize the diversion of state water from the Gulf of Mexico or a bay or arm of the Gulf of Mexico for desalination and use for industrial purposes.

HB 5391 Author: Morales Shaw
Coauthor: Bryant | Flores | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to design considerations of transportation projects by the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 5419 Author: Hinojosa | Davis, Aicha | Villalobos | Little
Coauthor: Campos | Plesa | Raymond | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to eliminating inefficiencies in the organization, operation, powers, regulations, and management of the Texas Education Agency to prioritize the provision of funding directly to public schools.

HCR 9 Author: Morales, Christina | Luther | Leo Wilson | Richardson | Simmons
Coauthor: Bryant | Campos | Davis, Aicha | Flores | Gámez | et al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Designating the first Saturday of every month as Small Business Saturday for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HCR 94 Author: Morales, Christina | Lalani | Collier | Bucy | Campos
Coauthor: Allen | Anchía | Cole | Flores | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | et al.
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Designating May 8 as Vaccination Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR 3 Author: Craddick | Bonnen | Hunter | Thompson | Curry
Coauthor: Allen | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | et al.
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

HJR 23 Author: Flores | Talarico
Coauthor: Bernal | Bucy | Meza | Perez, Vincent | Rodríguez Ramos | et al.
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain persons who are employed by the district.

HJR 27 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.

HJR 30 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a limitation on the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain leased residential real property.

HJR 33 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

HJR 100 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

HJR 198 Author: Goodwin
Coauthor: Bryant | Meza | Rodríguez Ramos | Wu
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.

HR 258 Author: Flores | Cole | Howard | Goodwin | Hinojosa
Coauthor: Rodríguez Ramos | Wu | Zwiener
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 945 Author: Anchía | Craddick | Thompson | Moody | Phelan
Coauthor: Allen | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | Bernal | et al.
Last Action: 04/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2025 1:38PM
Caption: In memory of Pope Francis.

HR 1028 Author: Bhojani | Lujan | Moody | Thompson | Craddick
Coauthor: Alders | Anchía | Ashby | Barry | Bell, Cecil | et al.
Last Action: 05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 10:37AM
Caption: Recognizing May 21, 2025, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day.

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