TWENTY-FIRST DAY
(Continued)
(Monday, March 31, 2025)
AFTER RECESS
The Senate met at 2:13 p.m. and was called to order by President Pro Tempore Creighton.
Pastor Mark Canada, Parkway Bible Church, Pflugerville, offered the invocation as follows:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today in humility and gratitude, seeking Your wisdom and guidance for this gathering. Please strengthen these leaders to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with You. Grant them wisdom to lead with integrity, discernment, grace, and truth. Let their deliberations be marked by fairness, compassion, and a desire to serve the common good. Help them to seek unity where there is division, clarity where there is uncertainty, and courage where difficult decisions must be made. We pray for peace in this Chamber, that words spoken and actions taken would reflect Your heart and character. May each leader here be strengthened to serve selflessly, knowing that true greatness comes through sacrificial humble service. Bless this Senate, O Lord. Bless the great State of Texas. And may all that is done today be for the good of the people and to Your glory. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Hughes was recognized and presented Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell of Tyler as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Mitchell, accompanied by Dr. Nayeli Fuentes, and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Messages from the Governor were read and were referred to the Committee on Nominations:
March 28, 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 Military Preparedness Commission for terms to expire February 1, 2031:
Michael L. "Mike" Boyd
Christoval, Texas
Garry W. Bradford
Corpus Christi, Texas
Todd M. Fox
Belton, Texas
The individuals listed above are being reappointed.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
March 28, 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 University of Texas System Board of Regents for terms to expire February 1, 2031:
Christina Melton Crain
Dallas, Texas
Jodie Lee Jiles
Houston, Texas
Kelcy L. Warren
Dallas, Texas
The individuals listed above are being reappointed.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
March 31, 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 appointment:
To be a member of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for a term to expire February 1, 2029:
Andrew C. Polk
Lufkin, Texas
(replacing Gilbert J. "Gilly" Riojas, III of Corpus Christi who is deceased)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
SENATE RESOLUTION 345
Senator Hancock offered the following resolution:
SR 345, Recognizing U.S. Armed Forces veterans for their service in the Vietnam War.
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator Hughes and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Hancock, the resolution was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
SENATE RESOLUTION 356
Senator Eckhardt offered the following resolution:
SR 356, In memory of Carole Stewart Keeton.
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Eckhardt, the resolution was read and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.
In honor of the memory of Carole Stewart Keeton, the text of SR 356 will be printed in the Senate Journal upon adjournment of this legislative day.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were offered:
SR 220 by A. Hinojosa, Congratulating José Cantoral on his selection as Mr. Amigo 2025.
SR 221 by A. Hinojosa, Commemorating the 88th annual Charro Days Fiesta in Brownsville.
SR 341 by Zaffirini and Schwertner, Recognizing Sherry Wilkie-Conway on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 342 by A. Hinojosa, Congratulating Maria Guadalupe Ortiz of Corpus Christi on her 100th birthday.
SR 343 by Hughes, Commemorating the 2025 Bear Bottom BBQ Bash and Cook-Off.
SR 344 by Hancock, In memory of Kathryn Angela Lofton Allen.
SR 347 by Paxton, Recognizing Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia on the occasion of her 30th birthday.
SR 348 by Middleton, Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Monument Chevrolet in Pasadena.
The resolutions were read and were adopted by a viva voce vote.
INTRODUCTION OF
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED
The President Pro Tempore 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.
SENATE RULE 5.14(a) SUSPENDED
(Intent Calendar)
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Zaffirini offered the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move suspension of Senate Rule 5.14, the Intent Calender Rule, in order to move the Intent Calendar deadline to 5 p.m. today. I further move that the rule be suspended to allow the Secretary of the Senate to make the calendar available as soon as practicable.
ZAFFIRINI
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate the Churchill High School Parliament, accompanied by their teacher Wyndi Charlton.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE BILL 924 ON SECOND READING
Senator Hancock moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 924 at this time on its second reading:
SB 924, Relating to entities that provide cable services or video services.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 7.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 7. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 924 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hancock moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 924 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 7.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
(President in Chair)
SENATE BILL 1697 ON SECOND READING
Senator Zaffirini moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1697 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1697, Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hall asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
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 passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Hall.
Absent-excused: King.
SENATE BILL 1697 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 1697 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 1.
Nays: Hall.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1038 ON SECOND READING
Senator Sparks moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1038 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1038, Relating to administrative remedies for certain fraud and abuse violations under Medicaid; providing administrative penalties.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 6.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Menéndez, Miles.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 6. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1038 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 CSSB 1038 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 6.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Menéndez, Miles.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 6. (Same as previous roll call)
(Senator Flores in Chair)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1527 ON SECOND READING
Senator West moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1527 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1527, Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under the public retirement systems for police and firefighters in certain municipalities.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Middleton, Schwertner.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1527 ON THIRD READING
Senator West moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1527 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Middleton, Schwertner.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 57 ON SECOND READING
Senator Huffman moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SJR 57 at this time on its second reading:
SJR 57, Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
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 except as follows:
Nays: Johnson.
Absent-excused: King.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 57 ON THIRD READING
Senator Huffman moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SJR 57 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 1.
Nays: Johnson.
Absent-excused: King.
The resolution was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1024 ON SECOND READING
Senator Bettencourt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1024 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1024, Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 8.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Sparks offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 1024 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) Strike the recital to SECTION 1 of the bill adding Section 1431.002(d), Government Code (page 1, lines 20 and 21), and substitute the following:
SECTION 1. Section 1431.002, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsections (d) and (e) to read as follows:
(2) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 1431.002(d), Government Code (page 1, line 24), between "incurred if" and "a bond", insert the following:
:
(1)
(3) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 1431.002(d), Government Code (page 1, line 27), between "approved" and the underlined period, insert the following:
; or
(2) the amount of the anticipation note is greater than five percent of the issuer's total outstanding bonded indebtedness as of the date of issuance, including the amount of the principal and interest to be paid on the outstanding bonds until maturity
(4) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 1431.002(d), Government Code (page 1, line 27), between the underlined period and "The", insert the following:
(e)
The amendment to SB 1024 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 except as follows:
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
SB 1024 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 8.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
SENATE BILL 1024 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1024 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 6.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 8.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
SENATE BILL 565 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Perry and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 565 at this time on its second reading:
SB 565, Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.
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 except as follows:
Absent-excused: King.
SENATE BILL 565 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 565 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 875 ON SECOND READING
Senator Birdwell moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 875 at this time on its second reading:
SB 875, Relating to prohibiting election activities committed by a member of the board of trustees or superintendent of an independent school district or on certain school district premises; creating criminal offenses.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 9.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Birdwell offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 875 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 11.169, Education Code (page 1, lines 28 and 29), between "(a)" and "Notwithstanding", insert the following:
In this section, "electioneer" means to engage in an act intended to support or oppose a specific candidate, measure, or political party.
(b)
(2) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 11.169, Education Code (page 1, lines 34 and 35), strike "for or against any candidate, measure, or political party" and substitute "[for or against any candidate, measure, or political party]".
(3) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 11.169, Education Code (page 1, line 36), strike "(b)" and substitute the following:
(c) It is an exception to the application of this section that the member of the board of trustees:
(1) used a district facility to host a forum for political candidates or to hold a political party convention;
(2) used the facility as described by Subdivision (1) at a time that was not during the period between the first day of early voting and the date of the election, if the facility was used as an early voting or election day polling place; and
(3) allowed equally all candidates for the same office or all political parties, as applicable, the opportunity to use the facility as described by Subdivision (1).
(d)
(4) In the recital to SECTION 2 of the bill (page 1, line 38), strike "Subsections (f) and (g)" and substitute "Subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i)".
(5) In SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Section 11.201(f), Education Code (page 1, lines 44 and 45), strike "for or against any candidate, measure, or political party".
(6) In SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Section 11.201(g), Education Code (page 1, line 46), between "(g)" and "An offense", insert the following:
It is an exception to the application of this section that the superintendent:
(1) used a district facility to host a forum for political candidates or to hold a political party convention;
(2) used the facility as described by Subdivision (1) at a time that was not during the period between the first day of early voting and the date of the election, if the facility was used as an early voting or election day polling place; and
(3) allowed equally all candidates for the same office or all political parties, as applicable, the opportunity to use the facility as described by Subdivision (1).
(h)
(7) In SECTION 2 of the bill, immediately following added Section 11.201(g), Education Code (page 1, between lines 47 and 48), insert the following:
(i) In this section, "electioneer" has the meaning assigned by Section 11.169.
The amendment to SB 875 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 except as follows:
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
SB 875 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 9.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
SENATE BILL 318 ON SECOND READING
Senator Creighton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 318 at this time on its second reading:
SB 318, Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 11.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATOR ANNOUNCED PRESENT
Senator King, who had previously been recorded as "Absent-excused," was announced "Present."
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 961 ON SECOND READING
Senator Kolkhorst moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 961 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 961, Relating to fraud prevention and verifying eligibility for benefits under Medicaid.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 961 ON THIRD READING
Senator Kolkhorst moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 961 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Zaffirini.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 686 ON SECOND READING
Senator Paxton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 686 at this time on its second reading:
SB 686, Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kolkhorst asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Paxton offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 686 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 3 of the bill, strike amended Section 25.036(a), Education Code (page 1, lines 50 through 59), and substitute the following:
(a) Any child, other than a high school graduate, who is younger than 21 years of age and eligible for enrollment on September 1 of any school year may apply to transfer [annually] from the child's school district or district campus [of residence] to another school district in this state or another campus located in the child's district, as applicable, selected by the child's parent or guardian that offers the appropriate grade level and has capacity, as determined under Section 25.046 [if both the receiving district and the applicant parent or guardian or person having lawful control of the child jointly approve and timely agree in writing to the transfer].
(2) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 25.036(m), Education Code (page 3, lines 39 and 40), strike "student must" and substitute "district may require the student to".
(3) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 25.036(n), Education Code (page 3, line 45), immediately following "district,", insert "or a student who is not enrolled in the district but resides in the district's attendance zone".
(4) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(a), Education Code (page 4, lines 1 and 2), strike "each year on the first day of January, April, July, and October" and substitute "before the beginning of each semester".
(5) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(a), Education Code (page 4, line 13), between "district" and "shall", insert "may consider the number of staff employed by the campus and".
(6) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(d), Education Code (page 4, line 37), strike "include".
(7) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(d)(1), Education Code (page 4, line 38), between "(1)" and "adoption", insert "include the".
(8) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(d)(2), Education Code (page 4, line 39), between "(2)" and "the", insert "include".
(9) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(d)(2), Education Code (page 4, line 42), strike "and".
(10) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(d)(3), Education Code (page 4, line 43), between "(3)" and "the", insert "include".
(11) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(d), Education Code (page 4, line 45), between "community" and the underlined period, insert the following:
; and
(4) prioritize:
(A) flexibility of access for students;
(B) encouraging schools in the district to accommodate student transfers; and
(C) preventing schools in the district from discouraging student transfers
(12) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(f), Education Code (page 4, line 52), strike "required" and substitute "model".
(13) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.046(f), Education Code (page 4, lines 53 through 60), strike the following:
In adopting rules to implement this section, the commissioner shall consider feedback from districts and shall prioritize:
(1) flexibility of access for students;
(2) encouraging districts to accommodate student transfers; and
(3) preventing districts from discouraging student transfers.
(14) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 25.047(a)(1), Education Code (page 4, line 67), strike "quarterly".
(15) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTIONS to the bill and renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. Section 12A.004(a), Education Code, is amended to read as follows:
(a) A local innovation plan may not provide for the exemption of a district designated as a district of innovation from the following provisions of this title:
(1) a state or federal requirement applicable to an open-enrollment charter school operating under Subchapter D, Chapter 12;
(2) Subchapters A, C, D, and E, Chapter 11, except that a district may be exempt from Sections 11.1511(b)(5) and (14) and Section 11.162;
(3) student transfer and admission requirements under Sections 25.001, 25.036, 25.046, and 25.047;
(4) state curriculum and graduation requirements adopted under Chapter 28; and
(5) [(4)] academic and financial accountability and sanctions under Chapters 39 and 39A.
SECTION ____. Section 12A.004(a), Education Code, as amended by this Act, applies to each local innovation plan adopted under Chapter 12A, Education Code, regardless of whether the plan was adopted before, on, or after the effective date of this Act. A local innovation plan adopted or renewed before the effective date of this Act must comply with Section 12A.004(a), Education Code, as amended by this Act, not later than September 1, 2025.
SECTION ____. The changes in law made by this Act may not be interpreted to affect the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children executed under Section 162.002, Education Code.
The amendment to SB 686 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.
Senator Creighton offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 2
Amend SB 686 (senate committee report) by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. Subchapter C, Chapter 7, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 7.0611 to read as follows:
Sec. 7.0611. FACILITY USAGE REPORT. (a) In this section, "instructional facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.001.
(b) The agency by rule shall require each school district to annually report the following information in the form and manner prescribed by the agency:
(1) the square footage of each school district facility and the acreage of land on which each facility sits;
(2) the total student capacity for each instructional facility on a district campus;
(3) for each campus in the school district:
(A) the enrollment capacity of the campus and of each grade level offered at the campus; and
(B) the number of students currently enrolled at the campus and in each grade level offered at the campus;
(4) whether a school district facility is used by one or more campuses and the campus identifier of each campus that uses the facility;
(5) what each school district facility is used for, including:
(A) an instructional facility;
(B) a career and technology center;
(C) an administrative building;
(D) a food service facility;
(E) a transportation facility; and
(F) vacant land; and
(6) whether each school district facility is leased or owned.
(c) From the information submitted under Subsection (b), the agency shall produce and make available to the public on the agency's Internet website an annual report on school district land and facilities. The agency may combine the report required under this section with any other required report to avoid multiplicity of reports.
(d) If the agency determines information provided under Subsection (b) would create a security risk, such information is considered confidential for purposes of Chapter 552, Government Code, and may not be disclosed in the annual report under Subsection (c).
(e) The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. In adopting rules for determining the student capacity of a school district or district campus, the commissioner may consider the staffing, student-teacher ratio, and facility capacity of the district or campus.
The amendment to SB 686 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. 2.
SB 686 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment except as follows:
Nays: Kolkhorst.
SENATE BILL 686 ON THIRD READING
Senator Paxton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 686 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
Nays: Kolkhorst.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 707 ON SECOND READING
Senator King moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 707 at this time on its second reading:
SB 707, Relating to the authority of the legislature to determine that certain federal directives are unconstitutional and to prohibit certain government officers and employees from enforcing or assisting in the enforcement of the directive.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Birdwell offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 707 (senate committee report) in SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Chapter 394, Government Code, as follows:
(1) In added Section 394.003, Government Code (page 2, lines 12 to 17), strike the following and substitute "a":
:
(1) the speaker of the house of representatives, if the member is a member of the house;
(2) the lieutenant governor, if the member is a member of the senate; or
(3) the
(2) Between added Sections 394.004 and 394.005, Government Code (page 2, between lines 34 and 35), insert the following:
Sec. 394.005. VOTE REQUIREMENT IN CONCURRING HOUSE. A house of the legislature may not adopt a concurrent resolution described by Section 394.002 filed and adopted by the other house without a vote of two-thirds of the members of the house seeking to concur with the other house on the adoption of the resolution.
(3) In added Section 394.005 (page 2, line 35), strike "Section 394.005" and substitute "Section 394.006".
(4) In added Section 394.006 (page 2, line 39), strike "Section 394.006" and substitute "Section 394.007".
BIRDWELL
KING
The amendment to SB 707 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 707 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1252 ON SECOND READING
Senator Schwertner moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1252 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1252, Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Eckhardt and Johnson asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
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 except as follows:
Nays: Eckhardt, Johnson.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1252 ON THIRD READING
Senator Schwertner moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1252 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Cook, Creighton, Flores, Gutierrez, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Eckhardt, Johnson.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1202 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator King and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 1202 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1202, Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.
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.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1202 ON THIRD READING
Senator King moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1202 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.
(President in Chair)
SENATE BILL 988 ON SECOND READING
Senator Bettencourt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 988 at this time on its second reading:
SB 988, Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, 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.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Huffman offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 988 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 28.03(b)(5)(E), Penal Code (page 2, line 21), between "pump" and the underlined comma, insert "or electric vehicle charging station".
(2) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. Section 28.03(g), Penal Code, is amended by adding Subdivisions (10) and (11) to read as follows:
(10) "Retail motor fuel pump" means a device or equipment at a retail facility designed for dispensing motor fuel as defined by Section 162.001, Tax Code.
(11) "Electric vehicle charging station" means any equipment, structure, or facility designed and used for the purpose of charging electric vehicles, including Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging stations, whether publicly or privately owned. The term includes any electrical infrastructure directly supporting the operation of the charging station.
The amendment to SB 988 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 988 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, 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.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt.
SENATE BILL 988 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 988 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, 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.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 379 ON SECOND READING
Senator Middleton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 379 at this time on its second reading:
SB 379, Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 8.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent: Menéndez.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Alvarado offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 379 (senate committee report) in SECTION 1 of the bill as follows:
(1) In added Section 33.031(a), Human Resources Code (page 1, between lines 32 and 33), add the following appropriately numbered subdivisions and renumber subsequent subdivisions and references to those subdivisions accordingly:
( ) "Food desert" means a census tract, based on information published by the United States Bureau of the Census for the most recent decennial census, in which:
(A) the poverty rate is 20 percent or higher or the median family income is at or below 80 percent of the area median family income; and
(B) at least 500 people or at least 33 percent of the census area's population resides more than:
(i) one mile from a grocery store, in the case of a census tract other than a rural census tract; or
(ii) 10 miles from a grocery store, in the case of a rural census tract.
( ) "Grocery store" means a store that has at least:
(A) 66 percent of the store's retail space reserved for the sale of food products;
(B) 50 percent of the store's food retail space reserved for the sale of non-prepared foods or foods intended for home preparation and consumption; and
(C) 30 percent of the store's food retail space reserved for the sale of perishable foods, including dairy products, fresh produce, fresh meats, poultry, fish, and frozen foods.
(2) In added Section 33.031(c), Human Resources Code (page 1, lines 53 and 54), between "to" and "the purchase", insert "a recipient of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits who resides in a food desert or to".
The amendment to SB 379 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 10, Nays 20.
Yeas: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Absent: Menéndez.
Senator Gutierrez offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 2
Amend SB 379 (senate committee report) by adding the following appropriately numbered subsection to Section 33.021, Human Resources Code:
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the commission may not prohibit the purchase of any food or beverage item produced, processed, or manufactured within the State of Texas. For purposes of this subsection, "produced, processed, or manufactured within the State of Texas" means the item is substantially transformed in Texas or contains ingredients that are primarily sourced from Texas agricultural producers.
The amendment to SB 379 was read and failed of adoption by the following vote: Yeas 9, Nays 21.
Yeas: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Absent: Menéndez.
SB 379 was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 8.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent: Menéndez.
SENATE BILL 379 ON THIRD READING
Senator Middleton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 379 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 24, Nays 6.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, Zaffirini.
Nays: Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles, West.
Absent: Menéndez.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 8.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent: Menéndez.
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING
The following bills were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 2623 by Creighton
Relating to establishment and enforcement of school safety zones; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 2624 by Creighton
Relating to the provision of services for individuals experiencing homelessness at certain locations.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SENATE RULES SUSPENDED
(Posting Rules)
On motion of Senator Huffman and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee on Finance might meet upon recess today in the Press Room, 2E.9.
SENATE BILL 287 WITHDRAWN
The following letter was received by the Secretary of the Senate:
BORRIS L. MILES
STATE SENATOR - DISTRICT 13
March 31, 2025
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
Texas Capitol
2E.22
Ms. Spaw,
I am writing to you regarding Senate Bill 287. Though it was passed out of the State Affairs committee, as primary author of the bill I am requesting that it be withdrawn. I do not want the bill to be placed on any calendar — whether it be the intent calendar or the local calendar.
I and my staff stand ready to assist in any way to make this request happen.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
/s/Senator Borris L. Miles
Texas Senate District 13
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 8
On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator Middleton will be shown as Co-author of SB 8.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 51
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 51.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 68
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 68.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 95
On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 95.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 233
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 233.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 318
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Bettencourt, Hall, and Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-authors of SB 318.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 365
On motion of Senator Eckhardt, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 365.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 379
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senators Kolkhorst and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 379.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 565
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 565.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 707
On motion of Senator King, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 707.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 895
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senators Hagenbuch and A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-authors of SB 895.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 961
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Creighton, Hall, Schwertner, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 961.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1024
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 1024.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1030
On motion of Senator Nichols, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 1030.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1067
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 1067.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1191
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1191.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1233
On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 1233.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1273
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senators Hagenbuch and Paxton will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1273.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1315
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1315.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1317
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1317.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1366
On motion of Senator Nichols, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1366.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1396
On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 1396.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1415
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 1415.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1432
On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 1432.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1675
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 1675.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1697
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Menéndez will be shown as Co-author of SB 1697.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1725
On motion of Senator Miles, Senator Cook will be shown as Co-author of SB 1725.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1729
On motion of Senator Miles, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1729.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1967
On motion of Senator J. Hinojosa, Senator Perry will be shown as Co-author of SB 1967.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2924
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator Hagenbuch will be shown as Co-author of SB 2924.
RECESS
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, the Senate at 5:57 p.m. recessed until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
March 31, 2025
JURISPRUDENCE — CSSB 1536
LOCAL GOVERNMENT — SB 2016, SB 1453, SB 1173, SB 1163, SB 996, SJR 81
EDUCATION K-16 — CSSB 27
BORDER SECURITY — SCR 39
EDUCATION K-16 — CSSB 568
CRIMINAL JUSTICE — SB 1370, SB 1321, SB 1101, SB 906, SB 860, SB 1563, SB 993, CSSB 693, CSSB 1610, CSSB 1537, CSSB 836
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — SB 1332, CSSB 1307, CSSB 963, CSSB 493, SB 922, SB 984, SB 1084, SB 619, SB 1098, SB 1122
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSB 455, CSSB 522, CSSB 1057, CSSB 1239, CSSB 1254, SB 1255, CSSB 1259, SB 1341, SB 1664, CSSB 1877, SJR 50
LOCAL GOVERNMENT — CSSB 464, CSSB 1277, CSSB 32
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — CSSB 732, CSSB 660, CSSB 731, CSSB 921, CSSB 268, CSSB 1822, CSSB 1188
TRANSPORTATION — CSSB 1939
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — SB 1589, SB 397, CSSB 1388
NATURAL RESOURCES — CSSB 2230
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSB 1058, CSSB 1036
WATER, AGRICULTURE, AND RURAL AFFAIRS — SB 1267, SB 2112, SB 1930, SB 532, SB 1035, SB 2155
STATE AFFAIRS — SB 508, CSSB 29, SB 292, CSSB 291, CSSB 901, CSSB 1333, SB 1436, SB 1494, CSSB 964, CSSB 779, SB 1378, CSSB 2312, CSSB 1719
BILLS AND RESOLUTION ENGROSSED
March 31, 2025
SB 379, SB 565, SB 686, SB 924, SB 961, SB 988, SB 1024, SB 1038, SB 1202, SB 1252, SB 1527, SB 1697, SJR 57
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
March 31, 2025
SR 220, SR 221, SR 341, SR 342, SR 343, SR 344, SR 345, SR 347, SR 348, SR 356