Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. José Menéndez
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/19/2026

Number of Bills: 12

Sponsor (12):
HB 367 Author: Rosenthal | Oliverson | Simmons | Plesa | Kerwin
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.

HB 791 Author: Cortez
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.

HB 1211 Author: Lujan | Bhojani | Lalani | LaHood | González, Mary
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1965 Author: Garcia, Josey | Dorazio | Lopez, Janie | Ward Johnson
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.

HB 2081 Author: Bucy | Kitzman | Howard | Bonnen | Ashby
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/26/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.

HB 2193 Author: Guillen | Garcia, Josey | Lozano
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.

HB 3234 Author: Cortez
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties.

HB 3250 Author: Darby
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies.

HB 3594 Author: Lujan | LaHood | Gervin-Hawkins | Dorazio
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.

HB 4134 Author: Lujan
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to a convenience fee for processing electronic payments for motor vehicles.

HB 5342 Author: Landgraf | Lambert | Martinez Fischer | Jones, Jolanda | Lalani
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services.

HCR 155 Author: Martinez Fischer
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

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