Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Charles Schwertner
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/10/2025

Number of Bills: 34

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (29):
SB 291 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: 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.

SB 292 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.

SB 369 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to an appraisal procedure for disputed losses under personal automobile insurance policies.

SB 378 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited practices by a barber or cosmetologist.

SB 386 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations.

SB 458 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to an appraisal process for disputed losses under personal automobile or residential property insurance policies.

SB 527 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.

SB 528 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to inpatient competency restoration services.

SB 542 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.

SB 551 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League.

SB 616 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

SB 617 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.

SB 622 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.

SB 623 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to determine whether to administer a vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine.

SB 658 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

SB 659 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of smuggling of persons through the use of government resources.

SB 706 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/07/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.

SB 742 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/07/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.

SB 743 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/07/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program.

SB 778 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/07/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve; making an appropriation.

SB 815 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/07/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to use of artificial intelligence in utilization review conducted for health benefit plans.

SB 842 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 01/17/2025 S Filed
Caption: Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.

SB 857 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 01/22/2025 S Filed
Caption: Relating to the authorized removal of certain motor vehicles.

SB 858 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 01/22/2025 S Filed
Caption: Relating to certain criminal offenses involving the attachment or display of a wrong license plate or registration insignia; increasing criminal penalties.

SB 859 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 01/22/2025 S Filed
Caption: Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.

SB 1117 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/05/2025 S Filed
Caption: Relating to the administration of botulinum toxin by dentists.

SB 1122 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/06/2025 S Filed
Caption: Relating to applicability of certain prescription drug insurance laws to health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers.

SR 31 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/04/2025 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 3, 2025, as 9-1-1 Day.

SR 65 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/06/2025 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Bastrop County Day.

Additional Primary Authors (5):
SB 4 Author: Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 02/11/2025 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.

SB 239 Author: Middleton | Bettencourt | Creighton | Hall | King | et al.
Last Action: 02/03/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

SJR 2 Author: Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 02/11/2025 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.

SR 14 Author: Middleton | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 01/28/2025 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Jesus "Jesse" Vargas.

SR 70 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Flores | Hagenbuch | Hall | et al.
Last Action: 02/07/2025 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Texas State Technical College Day.

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