TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY
(Thursday, April 10, 2025)
The Senate met at 2:21 p.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by Senator Flores.
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, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The Presiding Officer announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.
Senator Paxton offered the invocation as follows:
Father, thank You for the opportunity to be here today for such a time as this, to consider the legislation that You've brought before us. Help us to consider it carefully, prayerfully, and help us to look to You as we vote, as we watch, as we listen. We pray that You would bless our time here today. We thank You for the service of those who are here gathered. And it's in the name of Jesus that 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.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator King was granted leave of absence for today on account of a death in the family.
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.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were offered:
SR 383 by Parker, Welcoming the fourth-grade class of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas to the State Capitol.
SR 390 by Kolkhorst, Recognizing Richard Whitaker on his retirement as head football coach and athletic director at Calhoun High School.
SR 391 by Nichols, Recognizing Clenon Mitchell on his career in the United States Navy.
SR 392 by Zaffirini, Recognizing La India Packing Company of Laredo on the occasion of the company's 101st anniversary.
The resolutions were read and were adopted by a viva voce vote.
CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL
The Presiding Officer at 2:24 p.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 38 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 38 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
CSSB 38, Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 8, Present-not voting 1.
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, Zaffirini.
Present-not voting: West.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 8, Present-not voting 1. (Same as previous roll call)
STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE BILL 38
Senator Cook submitted the following statement regarding SB 38:
I voted no on SB 38 with one thing in mind: the thousands of Texas neighbors who desperately need housing, have been failed by decades of underinvestment in public health and affordable housing, and are counting on us to stand up for the little guys. This bill is not about squatting, it is about weakening due process protections for Texas renters. The changes in this bill will result in faster evictions. The change in section 24.005 alone is disastrous. Changing the "notice to vacate prior to filing eviction suit" to "notice required before filing certain eviction suits" completely eliminates the opportunity for Texas renters to course correct and stay in their homes.
Removing more Texas renters from their homes will increase homelessness, housing instability, and the devastating, cascading harms related to evictions. We cannot claim to be tackling homelessness while also making it more expedient to remove Texas renters from their homes. When a landlord chooses to rent their property, they have a responsibility to the dignity of that person. An asset does not trump a life.
The research is undeniable. Several studies found that 25% of households who were evicted in New York City ultimately entered homeless shelters. A similar study in Minneapolis found that 55% of tenants who were evicted entered a homeless shelter within three years.
Locally, the data is also staggering. There were over 80,000 eviction cases filed in Harris County (during 2023-2024). Approximately 1 in 25 renters were affected. Harris County has the third highest eviction rate in the nation. Since the pandemic, eviction filings are still occurring at a rate 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Most eviction cases already progress rapidly, resolving in 24 days on average. Finally, nearly half of cases result in dismissal, but those dismissals still cause significant and irreversible harm. The vast majority of evictions in Harris County are a result of non-payment of rent, often after a life change such as job loss, major illness, or a family death. The median rent arrears amount to two-months rent. This data, in combination with a lack of protections for families in manufactured housing, criminalization of homelessness, high housing costs, and a lack of compliance with Public Facility Corporation reforms and so many other policies and hardships make this bill even more harmful. We are not working on affordable housing if we are expediting the eviction process.
A very powerful lobbyist group sat with me at the beginning of session and told me they support this policy in order to "streamline evictions." That is what this bill is about, and it will cause harm that results in emergencies.
In closing, I would like to quote two important political representatives for Houston and Harris County:
Mayor John Whitmire said in a statement that he is "concerned about evictions and that lawmakers could create unintended consequences that would lead to more homeless people."
Commissioner Rodney Ellis said, "This would put us in an untenable situation."
We know this will hurt Texans. We know this will hurt families. We know this will exacerbate the public health crisis of homelessness. I urge my colleagues to vote no.
COOK
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 95 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hall moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 95 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
CSSB 95, Relating to the administration of immunizations to children, including required written informed consent to those immunizations and civil liability for failure to obtain the consent; providing an administrative penalty.
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 third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 9. (Same as previous roll call)
STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE BILL 95
Senator Cook submitted the following statement regarding SB 95:
Let me be clear, consent is a fundamental and ethical principle in healthcare. Every parent deserves to understand the benefits and risks of vaccines. But SB 95 goes far beyond ensuring consent. It creates unnecessary and burdensome barriers to routine childhood immunizations, which are medical miracles that eradicated some of the world's deadliest diseases and kept our children safe from needless harm. The measles vaccine has been available since 1963. Before the 1960s, measles caused an estimated 2.6M deaths worldwide each year. By 2000, the disease was declared eradicated in the United States. Healthcare providers today follow in the historic footsteps of five decades of clear and convincing evidence. MMR/MMRV vaccines along with other childhood vaccinations are safe and they save children's lives.
SB 95's language unfairly casts suspicion on healthcare workers who are simply doing their jobs, according to all available evidence and best medical practice. The $10,000 liability provision is so concerning. No other routine preventive care faces this kind of targeted penalty. The harsh administrative penalties—up to ten times any "remuneration" received—could bankrupt providers for following standard practices that are legal and ethical under the current law.
In my 12 years in the ER, I've administered countless vaccines, and I've treated sick children. These weren't abstract policy debates. They were real Texas children, real Texas families. SB 95 adds healthcare costs, discourages immunizations, and puts our kids at risk in the middle of a measles outbreak and a national pertussis outbreak. My colleagues across Texas are doctors, nurses, and public health professionals. They have dedicated their careers to protecting children. This bill sends the wrong message about their integrity and their commitment. Texas families have legal protections as patients. Vaccines already require consent. What SB 95 does is make lawsuits against healthcare workers more likely. It discourages providers from administering vaccines. It holds established and routine preventive care to a higher standard than other riskier and more invasive treatments. It sows distrust and fear in families during a very dangerous time. We owe our kids better.
COOK
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 760 ON THIRD READING
Senator Kolkhorst moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 760 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
CSSB 760, Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail submitted by certain residents of an assisted living facility, a nursing facility, or an intermediate care facility.
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 third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 779 ON THIRD READING
Senator Middleton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 779 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
CSSB 779, Relating to common law public nuisance claims.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 17, Nays 12, Present-not voting 1.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Paxton, West, Zaffirini.
Present-not voting: Perry.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 17, Nays 12, Present-not voting 1. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 883 ON THIRD READING
Senator Paxton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 883 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
SB 883, Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use for COVID-19 treatment.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 7.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West.
Nays: Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 7. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1059 ON THIRD READING
Senator Parker moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1059 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
SB 1059, Relating to the authority of the governing body of a home-rule municipality to submit a proposed charter amendment to the voters for approval if application of the provisions of the amendment would be contrary to state law.
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 third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 9. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1210 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hughes moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1210 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
SB 1210, Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 9.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, West, Zaffirini.
Nays: Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 9. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1470 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hughes moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1470 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
SB 1470, Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to share data for the purpose of maintaining the statewide voter registration list.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 10.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Flores, Hagenbuch, Hall, Hancock, A. Hinojosa, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Middleton, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks.
Nays: Alvarado, Blanco, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, West, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: King.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 10. (Same as previous roll call)
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 to permit committees to meet during consideration of the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
ZAFFIRINI
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
BILL AND RESOLUTIONS SIGNED
The Presiding Officer announced the signing of the following enrolled bill and resolutions in the presence of the Senate after the caption had been read:
SB 14.
HCR 65, HCR 119.
SENATE BILL 2660 REREFERRED
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Perry submitted a Motion In Writing requesting that SB 2660 be withdrawn from the Committee on Local Government and rereferred to the Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
SENATE BILL 1540 REREFERRED
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Bettencourt submitted a Motion In Writing requesting that SB 1540 be withdrawn from the Committee on Business and Commerce and rereferred to the Committee on State Affairs.
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
SENATE RULES SUSPENDED
(Posting Rules)
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee on Health and Human Services might meet at 2:50 p.m. today in the Senate Press Room, 2E.9.
SENATE RULES SUSPENDED
(Posting Rules)
On motion of Senator Bettencourt and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee on Local Government might meet at 2:47 p.m. today in the Betty King Committee Room, 2E.20.
MOTION TO RECESS
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 2:42 p.m. agreed to recess, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025.
SESSION HELD FOR
LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
The Presiding Officer announced that the time had arrived to consider bills and resolutions placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar. Notice of consideration of the local calendar was given by Senator Hall yesterday.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 9.03(d), the following bills and resolutions were laid before the Senate in the order listed, read second time, amended where applicable, passed to engrossment or third reading, read third time, and passed. The votes on passage to engrossment or third reading, suspension of the Constitutional Three-day Rule, and final passage are indicated after each caption. All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on viva voce votes unless otherwise indicated.
Senator King was previously granted a leave of absence.
SCR 1 (Hall)
Designating February 10 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
(30-0)
CSSCR 6 (Hall)
Designating Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
(30-0)
SCR 22 (Hughes)
Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.
(28-2) "Nays" Cook, Gutierrez
SCR 27 (Eckhardt)
Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.
(30-0)
SCR 32 (Hall, Eckhardt)
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new transit amenity center at 207 W. 14th Street in the Capitol Complex the "Lead On! Transit Amenity" in honor of Justin Dart.
(30-0)
SB 53 (Zaffirini)
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 204 (Paxton)
Relating to a handbook on parental rights in education and training requirements on parental rights in education for a member of the board of trustees of a school district.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles (27-3) "Nays" Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles
SB 266 (Perry)
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 268 (Perry)
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 291 (Schwertner)
Relating to the failure to disclose certain appraisal reports by an entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to acquire real property.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 292 (Schwertner)
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Bettencourt (29-1) "Nay" Bettencourt
SB 296 (Perry)
Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 304 (Perry)
Relating to the jurisdiction of municipal courts over health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 305 (Perry)
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Creighton, Hughes, Kolkhorst (27-3) "Nays" Creighton, Hughes, Kolkhorst
CSSB 413 (Middleton)
Relating to the meetings of the boards of trustees of independent school districts.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 447 (J. Hinojosa)
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 455 (Middleton)
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 462 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to establishing a child-care services waiting list priority for the children of certain child-care workers.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 493 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to certain protected disclosures or communications by pharmacists and pharmacies regarding prescription drug benefits.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 504 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to the disclosure of certain financial information by certain nonprofit organizations that enter into sizeable contracts with political subdivisions.
(viva voce vote) (26-4) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Zaffirini (26-4) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Zaffirini
SB 519 (Middleton)
Relating to the creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history.
(viva voce vote) (28-2) "Nays" Gutierrez, Hall (28-2) "Nays" Gutierrez, Hall
CSSB 522 (Perry)
Relating to the certification and regulation of certain out-of-state certified public accountants.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 532 (Sparks)
Relating to grant amounts under the young farmer grant program.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 541 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to cottage food production operations.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 667 (Hughes)
Relating to prohibiting certain state governmental entities from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities.
(viva voce vote) (24-6) "Nays" Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Miles (24-6) "Nays" Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Miles
SB 670 (Hughes)
Relating to patient authorization to access certain investigational sun protection products.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Eckhardt (29-1) "Nay" Eckhardt
SB 673 (Hughes)
Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Eckhardt, Hall, Parker (27-3) "Nays" Eckhardt, Hall, Parker
CSSB 681 (Hughes)
Relating to the renewal of an engineering license or registration.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 687 (Hughes)
Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 711 (Hughes)
Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 746 (Zaffirini)
Relating to guardianship matters.
(viva voce vote) (25-5) "Nays" Campbell, Hall, Hughes, Middleton, Sparks (25-5) "Nays" Campbell, Hall, Hughes, Middleton, Sparks
CSSB 765 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to the confidentiality of fraud detection and deterrence information under the public information law.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 783 (Menéndez)
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Campbell, Hall, Middleton (27-3) "Nays" Campbell, Hall, Middleton
CSSB 827 (Parker)
Relating to the audit of an election using an electronic voting system.
(viva voce vote) (26-4) "Nays" Alvarado, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles (26-4) "Nays" Alvarado, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Miles
(Senator Hall in Chair)
CSSB 850 (Middleton)
Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 860 (Flores)
Relating to abolishing the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Gutierrez (29-1) "Nay" Gutierrez
SB 888 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson (27-3) "Nays" Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson
CSSB 897 (Blanco)
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 901 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of filing an application for a place on the general primary election ballot or for nomination by convention with more than one political party.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 927 (Hancock)
Relating to the issuance of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal specialty license plates.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 955 (Parker)
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Eckhardt (29-1) "Nay" Eckhardt
CSSB 963 (Hughes)
Relating to allowing Medicaid managed care organizations to engage in marketing about the availability of certain private health benefit plan coverage.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 984 (Bettencourt)
Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 989 (Bettencourt)
Relating to criminal history record information for certain master, magistrate, referee, associate judge, or other court official applicants appointed or employed to serve in a state court.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 993 (Nichols)
Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Gutierrez, Middleton, Sparks (27-3) "Nays" Gutierrez, Middleton, Sparks
SB 996 (Nichols)
Relating to fireworks sales to the public by retail fireworks permit holders on certain dates.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1023 (Bettencourt)
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1033 (Hughes)
Relating to the withdrawal of a candidate in a runoff primary election.
(viva voce vote) (24-6) "Nays" Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez (24-6) "Nays" Alvarado, Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson, Menéndez
CSSB 1058 (Parker)
Relating to the exclusion of certain securities transaction payments from the total revenue of a taxable entity that is a registered securities market operator.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Gutierrez (29-1) "Nay" Gutierrez
CSSB 1062 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1101 (Flores)
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson (27-3) "Nays" Cook, Gutierrez, Johnson
SB 1119 (Hughes)
Relating to liability of a water park entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
(viva voce vote) (28-2) "Nays" Eckhardt, Gutierrez (28-2) "Nays" Eckhardt, Gutierrez
CSSB 1172 (Perry)
Relating to exempting certain transactions from regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1173 (Perry)
Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Middleton (29-1) "Nay" Middleton
SB 1215 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1220 (Hughes)
Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state.
(viva voce vote) (26-4) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Menéndez (26-4) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Menéndez
SB 1227 (Flores)
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1228 (Hughes)
Relating to the continuation of the Task Force on Consolidation of Workforce and Social Services.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Cook (29-1) "Nay" Cook
SB 1229 (Hughes)
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1238 (Kolkhorst, Middleton)
Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1239 (Middleton)
Relating to choice of law and assignment or acquisition of claims and demands in connection with certificated and uncertificated securities.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1245 (Blanco)
Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1248 (Perry)
Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1254 (Zaffirini)
Relating to the regulation of professional employer organizations.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1259 (Nichols)
Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1273 (Hughes)
Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council.
(viva voce vote) (28-2) "Nays" Cook, Gutierrez (28-2) "Nays" Cook, Gutierrez
CSSB 1277 (Parker)
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.
(viva voce vote) (28-2) "Nays" Hughes, Kolkhorst (28-2) "Nays" Hughes, Kolkhorst
CSSB 1302 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1332 (Hancock)
Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.
(viva voce vote) (29-0-1) "Present-not voting" Miles (29-0-1) "Present-not voting" Miles
SB 1341 (Hancock)
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Middleton (29-1) "Nay" Middleton
CSSB 1346 (Hughes)
Relating to prohibited sales to persons attempting to purchase all or substantially all possible winning tickets in a lottery drawing.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1350 (Hughes)
Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1352 (A. Hinojosa)
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for certain ad valorem tax exemptions or allocations and the calculation of the penalty for filing a late application for such an exemption or allocation.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1353 (A. Hinojosa)
Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1355 (Parker)
Relating to liquor sales on credit by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit to a wholesaler.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Gutierrez, Hughes, Perry (27-3) "Nays" Gutierrez, Hughes, Perry
CSSB 1358 (Parker)
Relating to prohibited local regulations regarding certain late-night and overnight deliveries to food service establishments.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1370 (Parker, Huffman)
Relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1371 (J. Hinojosa)
Relating to the operation of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1378 (Parker)
Relating to the powers of certain nonresident seller's permit holders who also hold a winery permit.
(viva voce vote) (28-2) "Nays" Hughes, Perry (28-2) "Nays" Hughes, Perry
CSSB 1403 (West)
Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1404 (West)
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1415 (Hughes)
Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain school-related items.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1437 (Bettencourt)
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for certification as certain juvenile officers or employees of a juvenile facility.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1448 (Hughes)
Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1450 (Bettencourt)
Relating to third-party review of development documents and inspection of improvements required to be approved by a political subdivision.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1464 (J. Hinojosa)
Relating to a hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation or suspension of a vehicle title.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1493 (Parker)
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1494 (Johnson, West)
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1537 (Zaffirini)
Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.
(viva voce vote) (27-3) "Nays" Campbell, Middleton, Sparks (27-3) "Nays" Campbell, Middleton, Sparks
SB 1566 (Bettencourt)
Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1569 (King)
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the institution, or the chief executive officer of a university system.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
(Senator Hughes in Chair)
SB 1589 (Hancock)
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1598 (Hagenbuch)
Relating to the release of motor vehicle collision report information.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1644 (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.
(viva voce vote) (29-0-1) "Present-not voting" Miles (29-0-1) "Present-not voting" Miles
SB 1709 (A. Hinojosa)
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1719 (Hughes)
Relating to the rulemaking power of the Texas Supreme Court.
(viva voce vote) (26-4) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson (26-4) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Johnson
SB 1729 (Miles)
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1733 (Kolkhorst)
Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
CSSB 1744 (Hughes)
Relating to the designation of State Loop 255 in Camp County as the Camp County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1841 (Johnson)
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1895 (Perry)
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 88 in Lubbock County as the First Responders Memorial Loop.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 1930 (J. Hinojosa)
Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 2039 (Hancock)
Relating to the applicability of certain pedestrian laws to certain sidewalk users.
(viva voce vote) (29-1) "Nay" Sparks (29-1) "Nay" Sparks
SB 2232 (A. Hinojosa)
Relating to designating October 21 as Unplug Texas Day.
(viva voce vote) (30-0) (30-0)
SB 2289 (Miles)
Relating to reports regarding county jail prisoners confined in out-of-state jails.
(viva voce vote) (28-2) "Nays" Campbell, Middleton (28-2) "Nays" Campbell, Middleton
CSSB 2312 (Hughes)
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict.
(viva voce vote) (28-2) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt (28-2) "Nays" Cook, Eckhardt
BILLS REMOVED FROM
LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
Senator Zaffirini and Senator A. Hinojosa requested in writing that SB 1772 be removed from the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
Senator Middleton and Senator Schwertner requested in writing that SB 1810 be removed from the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
(Senator Hall in Chair)
SESSION CONCLUDED FOR
LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED CALENDAR
Senator Hall announced that the session to consider bills and resolutions placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar was concluded.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 34
On motion of Senator Sparks, Senators Blanco, Kolkhorst, and Perry will be shown as Co-authors of SB 34.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 36
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator Hughes will be shown as Co-author of SB 36.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 37
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator Birdwell will be shown as Co-author of SB 37.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 249
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 249.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 268
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 268.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 296
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 296.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 310
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 310.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 365
On motion of Senator Eckhardt, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 365.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 493
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Blanco and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 493.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 532
On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 532.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 541
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 541.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 571
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 571.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 618
On motion of Senator Sparks, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 618.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 661
On motion of Senator West, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 661.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 747
On motion of Senator King, Senators A. Hinojosa, Middleton, Paxton, and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 747.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 760
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Hughes will be shown as Co-author of SB 760.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 785
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 785.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 835
On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 835.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 843
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Hagenbuch, A. Hinojosa, and Perry will be shown as Co-authors of SB 843.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 871
On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 871.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 883
On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-author of SB 883.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 927
On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 927.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 955
On motion of Senator Parker, Senators Blanco and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 955.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 963
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Johnson will be shown as Co-author of SB 963.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1058
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1058.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1062
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1062.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1067
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senators Campbell and Creighton will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1067.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1101
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1101.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1224
On motion of Senator Sparks, Senators A. Hinojosa and Paxton will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1224.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1238
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Blanco and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1238.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1245
On motion of Senator Blanco, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 1245.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1254
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1254.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1265
On motion of Senator Alvarado, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 1265.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1273
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1273.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1302
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1302.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1313
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 1313.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1316
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 1316.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1318
On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator Sparks will be shown as Co-author of SB 1318.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1332
On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1332.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1358
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1358.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1370
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1370.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1415
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1415.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1437
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1437.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1448
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1448.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1490
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Campbell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1490.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1589
On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1589.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1625
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator Campbell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1625.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1786
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Cook and J. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1786.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1832
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator Middleton will be shown as Co-author of SB 1832.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1841
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1841.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1871
On motion of Senator Perry, Senators Bettencourt, Hall, A. Hinojosa, and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1871.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1930
On motion of Senator J. Hinojosa, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 1930.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1962
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator A. Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1962.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1967
On motion of Senator J. Hinojosa, Senator Blanco will be shown as Co-author of SB 1967.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2093
On motion of Senator Cook, Senator Nichols will be shown as Co-author of SB 2093.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2148
On motion of Senator Hall, Senators Creighton and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2148.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2185
On motion of Senator A. Hinojosa, Senators Middleton and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2185.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2252
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Paxton and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2252.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2253
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Campbell and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2253.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2365
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Hall, Kolkhorst, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2365.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2408
On motion of Senator Parker, Senator Perry will be shown as Co-author of SB 2408.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 41
On motion of Senator Blanco, Senator Gutierrez will be shown as Co-author of SCR 41.
RECESS
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 4:06 p.m. recessed until 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
April 10, 2025
CRIMINAL JUSTICE — SB 552, CSSB 1099, CSSB 1646, CSSB 2180, SB 1804, SB 1937, SB 1936, SB 2569, SB 1372, SB 1208, SB 1124, CSSB 1506, CSSB 1806
STATE AFFAIRS — CSSB 1868
EDUCATION K-16 — CSSB 2361, CSSB 2314, CSSB 769, CSSB 1409
NATURAL RESOURCES — SB 2122
LOCAL GOVERNMENT — SB 434, SB 1214, SB 1951, SB 2183, SB 2046
CRIMINAL JUSTICE — CSSB 1667, CSSB 1870, CSSB 1727, CSSB 2405
JURISPRUDENCE — SB 2127, SB 1975, SB 1760, SB 1734, CSSB 1335
FINANCE — CSSB 2066
TRANSPORTATION — SB 2129, SB 2246, SB 2439
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ENGROSSED
April 10, 2025
SB 36, SB 38, SB 53, SB 95, SB 204, SB 249, SB 266, SB 268, SB 291, SB 292, SB 296, SB 304, SB 305, SB 311, SB 365, SB 413, SB 447, SB 455, SB 462, SB 493, SB 504, SB 519, SB 522, SB 532, SB 541, SB 667, SB 670, SB 673, SB 681, SB 687, SB 711, SB 745, SB 746, SB 760, SB 765, SB 779, SB 783, SB 785, SB 827, SB 850, SB 860, SB 871, SB 883, SB 888, SB 897, SB 901, SB 927, SB 955, SB 963, SB 984, SB 989, SB 993, SB 996, SB 1023, SB 1033, SB 1057, SB 1058, SB 1059, SB 1062, SB 1067, SB 1101, SB 1119, SB 1171, SB 1172, SB 1173, SB 1210, SB 1215, SB 1220, SB 1227, SB 1228, SB 1229, SB 1238, SB 1239, SB 1245, SB 1248, SB 1254, SB 1255, SB 1259, SB 1265, SB 1271, SB 1273, SB 1277, SB 1302, SB 1313, SB 1316, SB 1318, SB 1332, SB 1341, SB 1346, SB 1350, SB 1352, SB 1353, SB 1355, SB 1358, SB 1365, SB 1370, SB 1371, SB 1378, SB 1403, SB 1404, SB 1415, SB 1426, SB 1437, SB 1448, SB 1450, SB 1464, SB 1470, SB 1493, SB 1494, SB 1537, SB 1559, SB 1566, SB 1569, SB 1589, SB 1592, SB 1598, SB 1644, SB 1677, SB 1706, SB 1709, SB 1719, SB 1729, SB 1733, SB 1744, SB 1786, SB 1841, SB 1871, SB 1895, SB 1930, SB 1967, SB 2039, SB 2148, SB 2232, SB 2289, SB 2312, SJR 4, SJR 40
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
April 10, 2025
SR 383, SR 384, SR 385, SR 389, SR 390, SR 391, SR 392