Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Alma Allen
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/28/2025

Number of Bills: 72

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
HB 1411 Author: Allen | Plesa
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the use of personal leave during school holidays by certain school district employees.

HB 1412 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the location of certain public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 1413 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.

HB 1414 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid.

HB 1415 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.

HB 1416 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 2157 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the licensing of a psychologist as a licensed specialist in school psychology; authorizing a fee.

HB 2163 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2292 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain releases of a student to the student's parent after school-initiated communication by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

HB 2296 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.

HB 2336 Author: Allen
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a school district employee's right to present a grievance under the district's employment policy.

HB 2341 Author: Allen | Jones, Venton | Plesa
Last Action: 04/29/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.

HB 2554 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for employed retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2555 Author: Allen | Guerra
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a bilingual education certificate examination.

HB 2708 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.

HB 2709 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the required minutes of service during each school day for a classroom teacher in public schools.

HB 2849 Author: Allen | Simmons | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.

HB 2942 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.

HB 2943 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

HB 2987 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to annual reporting regarding the establishment of certain school district planning and decision-making committees.

HB 3048 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities.

HB 3050 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.

HB 3051 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the policies and procedures of a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school teams.

HB 3052 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to compensation increases provided to certain public school employees under the Foundation School Program.

HB 3325 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption: Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.

HB 3326 Author: Allen | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 05/05/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

HB 3328 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption: Relating to the approval of purchases under the supplemental special education services and instructional materials program by a public school student's admission, review, and dismissal committee.

HB 3384 Author: Allen | Davis, Aicha
Last Action: 03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption: Relating to the applicability of class size limits and certain parental notification requirements to school districts of innovation.

HB 3391 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/21/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption: Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters.

HB 3492 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption: Relating to certain training for certain individuals who care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 3558 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to certain provisions required to be included in teacher employment contracts.

HB 3702 Author: Allen | Davis, Aicha
Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the applicability of educator certification and contract requirements to school districts of innovation.

HB 3703 Author: Allen | Davis, Aicha
Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain laws governing public school requirements to a school district of innovation.

HB 3853 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to trauma-informed care training for foster parents.

HB 3860 Author: Allen | Jones, Venton | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 3870 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 4093 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.

HB 4619 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the parental notification regarding public school teacher qualifications.

HB 4620 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 4651 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the period for which a public school student may be placed in a disciplinary alternative education program or expelled.

HB 4653 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the discipline of public school students who engage in certain conduct.

HB 4664 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to requiring public schools to make reasonable accommodations for lactating students.

HB 4826 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 5630 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to order a defendant to engage in certain alternatives to confinement as part of the defendant's sentence.

HJR 186 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/02/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 2 2025 11:48AM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.

HR 646 Author: Allen
Last Action: 04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 2:25PM
Caption: Honoring Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston.

HR 1322 Author: Allen
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:55PM
Caption: Commending Karnies Adams for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.

HR 1323 Author: Allen
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:34PM
Caption: Commending Regan House for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.

HR 1347 Author: Allen
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 6:33PM
Caption: Commending Carter Bentsen of Houston for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.

HR 1488 Author: Allen
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:00AM
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas rugby club on winning the 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state championship.

Joint Author (22):
HB 36 Author: Bowers | Allen | Rose | Hull | Talarico
Last Action: 04/28/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the monitoring of certain family violence offenders, the provision of resources for family violence victims, and the collection of information about conditions of bond imposed in family violence cases and certain other criminal cases.

HB 161 Author: Howard | Allen | Orr
Last Action: 02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for students with a menstrual disorder.

HB 550 Author: Flores | Howard | Davis, Aicha | Bernal | Allen
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of menstrual products at public schools.

HB 824 Author: Jones, Jolanda | Leo Wilson | Allen | Cunningham | LaHood
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.

HB 1057 Author: Bhojani | Ashby | Talarico | Kerwin | Allen
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action: 05/27/2025 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2025 8:53PM
Caption: Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain public school career or technology education teachers.

HB 1061 Author: Bhojani | Allen | Talarico | Cunningham
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee and other required cost subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.

HB 1331 Author: Plesa | Ward Johnson | Allen
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the curriculum requirements for high school students in public schools.

HB 1368 Author: Jones, Venton | Buckley | Allen | Reynolds | Guerra
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.

HB 1405 Author: Reynolds | Allen | Rosenthal | Lalani
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.

HB 1820 Author: Bowers | Plesa | Allen | Leo Wilson | Collier
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files when a grand jury fails to find that probable cause exists to believe the alleged offense was committed.

HB 1821 Author: Bowers | Turner | Allen | Leo Wilson
Last Action: 04/14/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to information regarding the procedures and available resources for the sealing of juvenile records.

HB 1822 Author: Bowers | Allen | Goodwin | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain persons and to the sealing and nondisclosure of certain juvenile records.

HB 1825 Author: Bowers | Allen
Last Action: 04/29/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.

HB 2243 Author: Oliverson | Allen | Buckley | Ashby | Hickland
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/22/2025 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.

HB 2598 Author: Button | Buckley | Allen | Bernal | Kerwin
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.

HB 2664 Author: Bowers | Rose | Howard | Allen | Reynolds
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.

HB 3254 Author: Leo Wilson | Allen | Davis, Aicha | Plesa | Buckley
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.

HB 3283 Author: Bowers | Allen | Plesa
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the mission of governing boards of public institutions of higher education.

HB 3564 Author: Vo | Allen
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the collection and reporting of data regarding race and ethnicity by the Texas Education Agency.

HB 4442 Author: Bhojani | Allen | Lujan | Lopez, Janie | Howard
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an elective course on mindfulness for middle school, junior high school, and high school students.

HCR 50 Author: Leo Wilson | Ward Johnson | Allen | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 05/24/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Galveston as the official Mardi Gras Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HR 247 Author: Morales Shaw | Reynolds | Thompson | Allen | Walle
Last Action: 05/28/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2025 2:13PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston.

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