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Texas Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:15 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Texas: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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TX Analysis

60-Second Briefing

What you need to know about Texas right now

EducationTaxesHealth

Recent Vote

HB40 voted 95-39 in the House

Education Bill to Watch

HB7: Relating to parental rights in public education, to the creation of th…

Hot Topics

Education and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session

50

Bills Tracked

16

Introduced

28

Passed

0

Enacted

Why This Matters

How Texas legislation affects you

  • 1

    Texas's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with energy, business incentives, and property rights driving the most activity.

  • 2

    Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.

  • 3

    Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.

  • 4

    Legislative momentum is building: 28 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.

  • 5

    Energy sector and property owners should track grid and tax legislation that could affect daily life or business operations.

Texas Quick Guide

Common questions about Texas legislation

Who represents me in Texas?

Greg Abbott

Governor

Greg Abbott

Ken Paxton

Attorney General

Ken Paxton

Jane Nelson

Secretary of State

Jane Nelson

How does Texas's legislature work?

Texas's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Texas right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Taxes, Health. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Texas legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Texas at a Glance

Current session overview

50

Total Bills

16

Introduced

28

Passed

0

Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

Introduced
Passed
Enacted

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Recent bills in Texas

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

TX

HB2

Relating to public education and public school finance.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to public education and public school finance.

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Sponsors

Brad Buckley[R] Diego Bernal[D] Ryan Guillen[R] Jeff Barry[R] Cecil Bell[R] Keith Bell[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to public education and public school finance
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Brad Buckley (Republican)
  • Voted 122-13 in the House
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Voting Record

House

May 29, 2025
Yea122
Nay13
NV: 1 | Abs: 14

Senate

May 23, 2025
Yea31
Nay0
TX

HB6

Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.

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Sponsors

Jeff Leach[R] Cody Harris[R] Brad Buckley[R] William Metcalf[R] Lacey Hull[R] Daniel Alders[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Jeff Leach (Republican)
  • Voted 114-19 in the House
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Voting Record

House

May 28, 2025
Yea114
Nay19
NV: 1 | Abs: 16

Senate

May 22, 2025
Yea24
Nay7
TX

HB12

Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations.

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Sponsors

Keith Bell[R] Giovanni Capriglione[R] Todd Hunter[R] David Spiller[R] Terry Canales[D] Greg Bonnen[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to the review and audit of certain state agency operations
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Keith Bell (Republican)
  • Voted 137-0 in the House
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Voting Record

House

May 23, 2025
Yea137
Nay0
NV: 2 | Abs: 11

Senate

May 19, 2025
Yea31
Nay0
TX

HB14

Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.

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Sponsors

Cody Harris[R] Daniel Alders[R] Cecil Bell[R] Greg Bonnen[R] Brad Buckley[R] Ben Bumgarner[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Cody Harris (Republican)
  • Voted 118-6 in the House
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Voting Record

House

May 30, 2025
Yea118
Nay6
NV: 2 | Abs: 24

Senate

May 28, 2025
Yea26
Nay5
TX

HB18

Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.

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Sponsors

Gary Vandeaver[R] Stan Lambert[R] Ken King[R] Ann Johnson[D] Trent Ashby[R] Greg Bonnen[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Gary Vandeaver (Republican)
  • Voted 115-18 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 28, 2025
Yea115
Nay18
NV: 1 | Abs: 16

Senate

May 25, 2025
Yea26
Nay5
TX

HB20

Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program.

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Sponsors

Gary Gates[R] Brad Buckley[R] Keith Bell[R] Oscar Longoria[D] Trey Martinez Fischer[D] Daniel Alders[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway program
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Gary Gates (Republican)
  • Voted 134-0 in the House
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Voting Record

House

May 30, 2025
Yea134
Nay0
NV: 2 | Abs: 14

Senate

May 29, 2025
Yea31
Nay0
TX

HB24

Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.

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Sponsors

Angelia Orr[R] Hillary Hickland[R] Cody Vasut[R] Ray Lopez[D] Suleman Lalani[D] Daniel Alders[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Angelia Orr (Republican)
  • Voted 104-30 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 29, 2025
Yea104
Nay30
NV: 1 | Abs: 15

Senate

May 25, 2025
Yea31
Nay0
TX

HB26

Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services.

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Sponsors

Lacey Hull[R] Toni Rose[D] Carrie Isaac[R] Christian Manuel[D] James Frank[R] Aicha Davis[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Lacey Hull (Republican)
  • Voted 130-9 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 29, 2025
Yea130
Nay9
NV: 1 | Abs: 10
TX

HB27

Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools.

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Sponsors

Ken King[R] Linda Garcia[D] Suleman Lalani[D] Rafael Anchia[D] Diego Bernal[D] Salman Bhojani[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Ken King (Republican)
  • Voted 135-2 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 29, 2025
Yea135
Nay2
NV: 1 | Abs: 12

Senate

May 27, 2025
Yea31
Nay0
TX

HB33

Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.

Last action: Jun 20, 2025

Passed

Relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies.

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Sponsors

Don McLaughlin[R] Ryan Guillen[R] Joseph Moody[D] Terri Leo-Wilson[R] AJ Louderback[R] Daniel Alders[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Relates to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies
  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Don McLaughlin (Republican)
  • Voted 135-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 23, 2025
Yea135
Nay0
NV: 2 | Abs: 13

Senate

May 19, 2025
Yea31
Nay0

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.