FIFTEENTH DAY
(Tuesday, March 11, 2025)
The Senate met at 11:09 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by Senator Birdwell.
The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
The Presiding Officer announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.
Pastor Gary Douglas, Stonegate Church, Odessa, offered the invocation as follows:
Heavenly Father, what an honor and a privilege it is to stand here today and to pray for these courageous leaders who You have put in this place to serve the people of Texas. Father, I pray that as each leader walks through this day, they are led by Your Holy Spirit. Father, I pray for wisdom to rain down from heaven and fill the hearts and minds of these leaders. Lord, help them as they struggle through tough choices and decisions. Allow them to have confidence in their decisions, guide them to be gentle but firm with their questions, and be humble and compassionate with their responses. Let them see You in everything they do. Father, we thank You for Your grace, mercy, love, and generosity that pour out upon Your people. Lord, please always remind us of Your faithfulness, especially when times get tough. Remind us that You are a God who knows all things, and Your ways are not our ways. I ask that You allow us to see those around us the way You see us. Allow us to see the broken, the hurting, and the ones in need, and remind each of us that we are made in Your image; therefore, we are image bearers of a Holy God. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Senator Zaffirini moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.
The motion prevailed without objection.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:
March 10, 2025
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
To be members of the Texas Optometry Board for terms to expire January 31, 2031:
Judith A. "Judy" Chambers
Austin, Texas
(Ms. Chambers is being reappointed)
Tory W. Moore, O.D.
Dumas, Texas
(replacing John Todd Cornett, O.D. of Amarillo whose term expired)
James A. Oevermann, O.D.
Montgomery, Texas
(replacing Meghan A. Schutte, O.D. of Austin whose term expired)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Huffman was recognized and presented Dr. Kemka Hekerem of Katy as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Hekerem and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate Maureen McWhorter, serving today as Honorary Senate Page.
The Senate welcomed Maureen.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Live Oak County delegation including County Judge James Liska, County Commissioners Lucio Morin and Randy Kopplin, Sheriff Larry Busby, District Attorney Tiffany McWilliams, County Attorney Robert McWilliams, Cora Barter, Jacquelynn Sindt, Tracey Skoruppa, Julie Gerardi, and Christi Cadena.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
Senator Zaffirini was again recognized and introduced to the Senate family members of Jose Maria Longoria Sr.: Romeo Longoria, Jose Maria Longoria Jr., Alicia G. Longoria, Isaac Longoria, Elisena Longoria, Roberto Longoria, San Juana Longoria, Roel Omar Longoria, Erica Longoria, Eduardo Guerra, Izela Guerra, Melissa Iris Lopez, and Nora Rotchwell.
The Senate welcomed its guests and extended its sympathy.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Kolkhorst was recognized and introduced to the Senate a University of Houston-Victoria delegation including President Bob Glenn, Student Government Association President Toby "Bo" Walding, and mascot jaX the Jaguar.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
MOTION IN WRITING
Senator Campbell offered the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move that the nomination of Justin J. "J.J." Koch to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments be withdrawn from the Committee on Nominations, and I further move that the nomination be returned to the Governor pursuant to his request.
CAMPBELL
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
Senator Campbell submitted the following report from the Committee on Nominations:
We, your Committee on Nominations, to which were referred the following appointments, have had same under consideration and report them back to the Senate with a recommendation that they be confirmed:
Member, Board of Directors, Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority: Frank Parker, Cameron County.
Members, Commission on State Emergency Communications: Bobbie Jo Mitchell, Denton County; Catherine Ann Skurow, San Patricio County.
Justice, Court of Appeals, Fifteenth Court of Appeals District: Scott Andrew Brister, Travis County.
Criminal District Attorney, Yoakum County: Paul Edward Mansur, Yoakum County.
Presiding Officer, Board of Directors, Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority: William Patterson Douglass, Grayson County.
Presiding Officer, Board of Directors, Hildago County Regional Mobility Authority: Robert L. Lozano, Hildago County.
Members, Board of Directors, Lower Neches Valley Authority: Kal Anthony Kincaid, Jefferson County; Lee Perry Mann, Tyler County; Clint Andrew Mitchell, Jefferson County; William Dale Voigtman, Harden County.
Administrator, Nonresident Violator Compact: Sheri Sanders Gipson, Williamson County.
Presiding Officer, Board of Directors, North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority: Gary Norman Halbrooks, Smith County.
Member, Board of Directors, North Texas Tollway Authority: Frankie Gravley, Grayson County.
Members, School Land Board: Gilbert Burciaga, Travis County; Marcella C. Burke, Harris County; James Bradley Curlee, Williamson County; David Allen Eyler, Midland County.
Members, State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: Lawrence James Moczygemba, Goliad County; Raquel R. Olivier, Harris County; Randall Lee Skaggs, Ochiltree County.
Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Texas: James Davis Blacklock, Travis County.
Commissioners, Texas Animal Health Commission: Anthony Emil Klein, Brazos County; Joseph Gerald Osterkamp, Parmer County; Wendee Christine Langdon Payne, Lubbock County; Kynan Lane Sturgess, Deaf Smith County; Johnny E. Trotter, Deaf Smith County.
Members, Texas Board of Architectural Examiners: Michael Allen Ebbeler, Harris County; Justin Stuart Hiles, Dallas County; Eva Marie Read-Warden, Brazos County; Rosa Graciela Salazar, Lubbock County; Joyce Jannelle Jones Smith, Burnet County.
Judges, Texas Business Court, 11th Division: Maria Sofia Adrogue, Harris County; Samuel Grant Dorfman, Harris County.
Judges, Texas Business Court, 1st Division: Andrea K. Bouressa, Collin County; William G. Whitehill, Dallas County.
Judge, Texas Business Court, 3rd Division: Patrick K. Sweeten, Travis County.
Judges, Texas Business Court, 4th Division: Marialyn Barnard, Bexar County; Stacy Rogers Sharp, Bexar County.
Judge, Texas Business Court, 8th Division: Jerry Douglas Bullard, Tarrant County.
Member, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation: Gerald Raymond Callas, Jefferson County.
Members, Board of Trustees, Texas County and District Retirement System: James M. Bass, Travis County; Susan Hayes Fletcher, Collin County; Ronald Samuel Paul Keister, Lubbock County; Mary Louisa Nicholson, Tarrant County.
Members, State Board of Trustees, Texas Emergency Services Retirement System: Rupal Sanjay Chaudhari, Travis County; Edward J. Keenan, Harris County; Rodney Alan Ryalls, Wichita County.
Members, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission: Ryan Casey Anwar, Midland County; John Matthew Salsman, Hays County.
Members, Board of Trustees, Texas Municipal Retirement System: Tomás Gonzalez, Midland County; Tricia Haverin Mirabelle, Williamson County; Jimmy Dean Parrish, Collin County.
Members, Board of Directors, Texas Mutual Insurance Company: Gary F. Gibson, Harris County; Kristina R. Koncaba, Galveston County; Ronald Ellis Simmons, Denton County.
Members, Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners: James Ronald Ainsworth, Kendall County; William Karl Klock, Travis County; Norma Alicia Yado, Hidalgo County.
Members, Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Arthur Thomas Mann, Hill County; Darryl Tocker, Travis County.
Members, Texas Veterans Commission: Laura Grace Koerner, Bexar County; Charles W. Wright, Denton County.
Member, Texas Water Development Board: Tonya Rae Miller, Travis County.
Member, Texas Workforce Commission: Jose Antonio Esparaza, Bastrop County.
Presiding Officer, Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority: Jed Alton Brown, Webb County.
NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS
Senator Campbell gave notice that tomorrow she would submit to the Senate for consideration nominations to agencies, boards, and commissions of the state.
SENATE RESOLUTION 224
Senator Hughes offered the following resolution:
SR 224, Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hughes was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Panola County Day delegation.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were offered:
SR 67 by Zaffirini, In memory of Jose Maria Longoria Sr.
SR 223 by Kolkhorst, Recognizing March 11, 2025, as University of Houston–Victoria Day.
SR 226 by West, Recognizing College Park Baptist Church in Dallas on its 60th anniversary.
SR 227 by Creighton, In memory of Ronald Charles Crossman.
SR 229 by Zaffirini, In memory of Ulises Nicolas Vargas.
SR 230 by Zaffirini, Recognizing the 97th anniversary of the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Suspension Bridge.
SR 231 by Hancock, In memory of John Eric "J. J." Joe.
SR 234 by Perry, Congratulating the Monterey High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.
SR 235 by Perry, Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Woman's Forum of Wichita Falls.
SR 236 by Zaffirini, Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Live Oak County Day.
The resolutions were read and were adopted by a viva voce vote.
INTRODUCTION OF
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED
The Presiding Officer announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading would be postponed until the end of today's calendar.
There was no objection.
CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL
The Presiding Officer at 11:31 a.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 262 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Perry and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 262 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 262, Relating to eligibility requirements to practice public accountancy.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Perry offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 262 (senate committee report), in SECTION 6 of the bill by striking "January 1, 2027" and substituting "August 1, 2026".
The amendment to CSSB 262 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
CSSB 262 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 262 ON THIRD READING
Senator Perry moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 262 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 140 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Hall and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration SB 140 at this time:
SB 140, Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 140 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hall moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 140 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 370 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Perry and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration SB 370 at this time on its second reading:
SB 370, Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a child, spouse, or surviving spouse of a current or former employee of the office of the attorney general.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Miles offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 370 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 552.117(a)(18), Government Code (page 2, line 58), following "552.024 or 552.1175;" strike "or" and substitute "[or]".
(2) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 552.117(a)(19), Government Code (page 2, line 63), between ", as applicable" and the period, insert the following:
; or
(20) a current or former employee of a public defender's office as defined by Article 26.044(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, regardless of whether the current or former employee complies with Section 552.024 or 552.1175
(3) In SECTION 2 of the bill, in amended Section 552.1175(a)(18), Government Code (page 3, line 62), following "Health and Safety Code;" strike "and" and substitute "[and]".
(4) In SECTION 2 of the bill, in amended Section 552.1175(a)(19), Government Code (page 3, line 65), between ", or assistant federal public defender" and the period, insert the following:
; or
(20) a current or former employee of a public defender's office as defined by Article 26.044(a), Code of Criminal Procedure
(5) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 25.025(a)(28), Tax Code (page 5, line 55), following "Texas Juvenile Justice Department;" strike "and" and substitute "[and]".
(6) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 25.025(a)(29), Tax Code (page 5, line 57), between "Department of Family and Protective Services" and the period, insert the following:
; and
(30) a current or former employee of a public defender's office as defined by Article 26.044(a), Code of Criminal Procedure
The amendment to SB 370 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
SB 370 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 370 ON THIRD READING
Senator Perry moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 370 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 767 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Sparks and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration SB 767 at this time on its second reading:
SB 767, Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Sparks offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 767 (senate committee report), in SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Section 418.059(c), Government Code, as follows:
(1) On page 1, line 43, strike "may" and substitute "shall".
(2) On page 1, line 46, immediately following the period insert the following:
The service shall use an electronic notification system to remind departments, at least once each calendar year, to update their equipment availability.
The amendment to SB 767 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
SB 767 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 767 ON THIRD READING
Senator Sparks moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 767 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 480 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Perry and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration SB 480 at this time:
SB 480, Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 480 ON THIRD READING
Senator Perry moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 480 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 34 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Hughes and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration SJR 34 at this time on its second reading:
SJR 34, Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right of parents to raise their children.
The resolution was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 34 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hughes moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SJR 34 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The resolution was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
(Senator Flores in Chair)
SENATE BILL 627 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration SB 627 at this time on its second reading:
SB 627, Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 627 ON THIRD READING
Senator Zaffirini moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 627 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 764 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, Section 5, Article III, Texas Constitution; Senate Rule 7.13; and the regular order of business were suspended to take up for consideration SB 764 at this time on its second reading:
SB 764, Relating to the procedure for a hearing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on the denial of an electrician's license or disciplinary action against an electrician.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 764 ON THIRD READING
Senator Zaffirini moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 764 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS EXTENDED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and, on behalf of the Senate, extended birthday greetings to Senator Menéndez.
SENATE RULES SUSPENDED
(Posting Rules)
On motion of Senator Schwertner and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee on Business and Commerce might meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED
(Consideration of Bills in Committees)
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Zaffirini submitted the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so that committees may meet during the reading and referral of bills.
ZAFFIRINI
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 12:07 p.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Jose Maria Longoria Sr., upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING
The following bills were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 1626 by Hughes
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1627 by Kolkhorst
Relating to patient data maintained by pharmacy benefit managers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1628 by Miles
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1629 by Perry
Relating to the administration by the Texas Water Development Board of the Texas Water Bank and certain funds and accounts.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1630 by Flores
Relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1631 by Campbell
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1632 by Campbell
Relating to parking lots and parking garages adjacent or near to certain county courthouses.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1633 by Campbell
Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1634 by A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa
Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1635 by A. Hinojosa, Middleton
Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance under the public school finance system.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1636 by A. Hinojosa
Relating to prohibiting a school district from using interest and sinking tax revenue to pay for deferred maintenance.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1637 by King
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of deadly conduct for certain peace officers discharging official duties.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1638 by Zaffirini
Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1639 by Sparks
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for teacher pay raises.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1640 by Hagenbuch
Relating to access to criminal history record information for purposes of the Medicaid program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1641 by Zaffirini
Relating to load forecasts used in transmission planning for the ERCOT power region.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1642 by Schwertner
Relating to the composition of, appointment of, and qualifications for the state commission of insurance.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1643 by Schwertner
Relating to prior approval of certain property and casualty insurance rate increases or decreases.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1644 by Schwertner
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1645 by Perry
Relating to a study by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center on health, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic health issues in this state.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1646 by King
Relating to criminal conduct involving the theft or unauthorized possession of copper or brass and to the sale of copper or brass material to metal recycling entities; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1647 by Hughes
Relating to the practice and procedures for summoning prospective grand jurors and petit jurors and the exemption of certain persons from grand jury and petit jury service.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1648 by Hughes
Relating to regulation of online global marketplaces.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1649 by Blanco, Parker
Relating to designating the Windham School District to provide postsecondary education to students of the district.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1650 by Flores
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1651 by Hughes
Relating to the rural sheriff's office salary assistance grant program.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1652 by Zaffirini, Blanco, Hagenbuch, J. Hinojosa, Kolkhorst, Parker
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1653 by Hughes
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to individuals who are deaf-blind.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1654 by Parker
Relating to definition of abuse of a child, the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and certain required notifications about reports of child abuse and neglect.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1656 by Gutierrez
Relating to designating May 24 as Victims of the Uvalde Shooting Day.
To Committee on Administration.
SB 1657 by Gutierrez, Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1658 by Gutierrez, Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Zaffirini
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1659 by Hughes
Relating to requiring a warrant to search certain location information purchased by a governmental entity from a data broker or electronic personal data tracker.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1660 by Huffman
Relating to the retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1661 by Johnson
Relating to the provision of nutrition support services to Medicaid recipients in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services and a report on the health outcomes of providing those services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1662 by Zaffirini
Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1663 by Zaffirini
Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1664 by Schwertner
Relating to public information regarding the rates of a transmission and distribution utility.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1665 by Schwertner
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the feasibility of constructing certain extra high voltage transmission lines.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1666 by Zaffirini
Relating to the payment of restitution by a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1667 by Zaffirini
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1668 by Huffman
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1669 by Zaffirini
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1670 by Menéndez
Relating to the provision of certain information to a county child welfare board member.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1671 by Menéndez
Relating to individualized education program requirements for students placed in alternative special education settings and monitoring of alternative special education settings.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1672 by Menéndez
Relating to the inclusion of instruction in personal financial literacy in the required curriculum for public high school students.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1673 by Menéndez
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1674 by Menéndez
Relating to the minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage requirement for bodily injury or death or for damage to or destruction of property of others.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1675 by Menéndez
Relating to the duties of a pharmacist regarding medication profiles for high-risk patients in certain hospitals.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1676 by Menéndez
Relating to an allotment for public school students who require significant resources under the Foundation School Program and the composition of a school district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1677 by Menéndez
Relating to a study by the Department of State Health Services on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1678 by Menéndez
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain treatments prescribed for autism spectrum disorder.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1679 by Menéndez
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.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1680 by Menéndez
Relating to access to an adult changing station in the Capitol.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1681 by Menéndez
Relating to an annual boarding home facility report for certain counties and municipalities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1682 by Menéndez
Relating to exceptions to and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1683 by Menéndez
Relating to staff development requirements for public school educators.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1684 by Menéndez
Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy resource centers; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1685 by Menéndez
Relating to minimum standards for pregnancy resource centers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1686 by Menéndez
Relating to requiring the cybersecurity council to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of school districts.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1687 by Menéndez
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 151 in Bexar County as the Mr. Samuel E. Luna Jr. Memorial Bridge.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1688 by Menéndez
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of anxiety and pain management in connection with prescription contraceptive devices.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1689 by Menéndez
Relating to the designation of a portion of Loop 1604 in Bexar County as the Lieutenant Colonel Albert E. Smart Jr. Memorial Bridge.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1690 by Menéndez
Relating to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice record of information regarding death penalty drugs.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1691 by Menéndez
Relating to the disruption of quiet enjoyment of a residence with pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers demonstrating ethnic or religious animus; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1692 by Hall, Sparks
Relating to a limitation on wind and solar installed generation capacity in the ERCOT power region.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1693 by Hall
Relating to the reporting of child abuse or neglect.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1694 by Hall, Middleton
Relating to the source of power for stations and other equipment used to dispense energy to electric vehicles.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1695 by Hall
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of money for lobbying and certain other activities.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1696 by Hall, Bettencourt, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Parker, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks
Relating to the inclusion of a person's sex on certain government documents and identification cards.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1697 by Zaffirini
Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1698 by Parker
Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1699 by Parker
Relating to the definition of tobacco product for the purposes of the cigars and tobacco products tax.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1700 by Parker
Relating to the artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 20
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator Hughes will be shown as Co-author of SB 20.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 25
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 25.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 75
On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Nichols will be shown as Co-author of SB 75.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 140
On motion of Senator Hall, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 140.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 240
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 240.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 244
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 244.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 260
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 260.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 262
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 262.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 371
On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 371.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 412
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senators Flores and Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-authors of SB 412.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 501
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry will be shown as Co-author of SB 501.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 707
On motion of Senator King, Senator Hall will be shown as Co-author of SB 707.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 730
On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 730.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 776
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 776.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 890
On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Hall will be shown as Co-author of SB 890.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1045
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator Campbell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1045.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1173
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1173.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1238
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Campbell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1238.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1377
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 1377.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1385
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 1385.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1519
On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 1519.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1567
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 1567.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1573
On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 1573.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1578
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 1578.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1621
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senators Hagenbuch and Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1621.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1722
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 1722.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1745
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 1745.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1746
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 1746.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1991
On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Perry will be shown as Co-author of SB 1991.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1999
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Hall will be shown as Co-author of SB 1999.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13
On motion of Senator A. Hinojosa, Senators Creighton, Hancock, J. Hinojosa, and Huffman will be shown as Co-authors of SCR 13.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 34
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senators Creighton, Hall, and Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-authors of SJR 34.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 59
On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SJR 59.
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 12:24 p.m. adjourned, in memory of Jose Maria Longoria Sr., until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORT
The following committee report was received by the Secretary of the Senate:
March 11, 2025
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SB 14
BILLS AND RESOLUTION ENGROSSED
March 11, 2025
SB 140, SB 262, SB 370, SB 480, SB 627, SB 764, SB 767, SJR 34
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
March 11, 2025
SR 67, SR 223, SR 224, SR 226, SR 227, SR 229, SR 230, SR 231, SR 234, SR 235, SR 236