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

Number of Bills: 92

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (67):
HB 1795 Author: Anchía | Shofner
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of dog fighting or the offense of cockfighting.

HB 2617 Author: Anchía | Wilson | Buckley
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons.

HB 2618 Author: Anchía | Raymond | Zwiener | Bumgarner | Darby
Last Action: 04/29/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.

HB 2619 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to electronic voter registration.

HB 2695 Author: Anchía | Leach | Louderback | Cook | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the use of a social media platform in furtherance of an offense involving the delivery of a controlled substance; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 2697 Author: Anchía | Cook | Little | Plesa
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to certain procedures in connection with a bond forfeiture.

HB 2698 Author: Anchía | Moody
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.

HB 2700 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the definition of holster for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

HB 2714 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the issuance and acceptance of a high school student identification card and certain other forms of identification as identification for voting.

HB 2717 Author: Anchía | Rose | González, Mary | Button | Moody
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.

HB 2719 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

HB 2720 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.

HB 2722 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the denial of certain applications for a permit or other authorization under the Texas Clean Air Act on the basis of certain adverse impacts.

HB 2727 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

HB 2769 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 2835 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program, including an adjustment in those amounts to reflect inflation.

HB 2836 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.

HB 2837 Author: Anchía | Romero | Gámez
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.

HB 2854 Author: Anchía | Rose | Phelan | Cook | Buckley
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.

HB 2891 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 2896 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.

HB 2937 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the areas of operation of housing finance corporations.

HB 3065 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the disposition of a firearm surrendered through a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies.

HB 3097 Author: Anchía | Rose
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.

HB 3177 Author: Anchía | Meyer | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Button
Last Action: 05/20/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the office of inspector general in certain municipalities and the investigators of those offices.

HB 3208 Author: Anchía | Button | Bumgarner | González, Jessica
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the installation by the Texas Department of Transportation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions.

HB 3280 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to participation in a deferred retirement option plan by members of the retirement systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.

HB 3509 Author: Anchía | Leo Wilson | Schofield
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.

HB 3511 Author: Anchía | Hunter | Bhojani | Hernandez | Garcia, Linda
Last Action: 04/30/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the participation of electric vehicles in the ERCOT market.

HB 3541 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 3704 Author: Anchía | Moody | Longoria | Schofield | Plesa
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

HB 4016 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/09/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of electric resistance as a primary heat source in certain residential buildings.

HB 4017 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

HB 4091 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.

HB 4197 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/31/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM
Caption: Relating to a requirement that public schools issue student identification cards to high school students.

HB 4557 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of art therapy, including the establishment of the Texas Art Therapy Board and the duties of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a fee.

HB 4558 Author: Anchía | Lujan | Button | Longoria
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.

HB 4560 Author: Anchía | Lujan | Button | Longoria
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property.

HB 4719 Author: Anchía | Lalani | Spiller
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.

HB 4750 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of certain charitable organizations that provide housing on a cooperative basis.

HB 4837 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a public school.

HB 4841 Author: Anchía | Walle | Ordaz
Last Action: 04/24/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to connect clean vehicle program applicants with certain vehicle owners to facilitate the issuance of grants or other funding for the replacement of those vehicles.

HB 5131 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties.

HB 5200 Author: Anchía | Darby | McQueeney | Smithee | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/13/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the evaluation and use of grid enhancing technologies and high-performance conductors.

HB 5253 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.

HB 5399 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 5451 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain residence homesteads for purposes of the Tax Increment Financing Act.

HB 5479 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs.

HB 5604 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the access by a certificated provider to the rights-of-way and poles of an electric cooperative.

HB 5683 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 04/29/2025 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Cedar Springs Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HJR 135 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Redistricting: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

HR 176 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 02/05/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2025 12:52PM
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association on the occasion of Construction Industry Day at the State Capitol on February 5, 2025.

HR 346 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

HR 347 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 02/26/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2025 2:50PM
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Texas Nonprofit Strong and United Way Day at the State Capitol.

HR 518 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 03/12/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2025 4:26PM
Caption: Recognizing March 12, 2025, as Children's Health ECMO Day at the State Capitol.

HR 945 Author: Anchía | Craddick | Thompson | Moody | Phelan
Last Action: 04/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2025 1:38PM
Caption: In memory of Pope Francis.

HR 1063 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 05/06/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2025 11:44AM
Caption: Recognizing May 6, 2025, as Dallas Housing Coalition Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1126 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2025 11:33AM
Caption: Welcoming the Leadership Dallas Class of 2025 to the State Capitol and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the program.

HR 1383 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 8:09PM
Caption: Congratulating the recipients of the 2024-2025 Educator of the Year awards presented by the Dallas Education Foundation.

HR 1416 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 05/28/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2025 2:56PM
Caption: Congratulating the UT Austin speech team on winning the national championship at the 2025 American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament.

HR 1423 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 05/28/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2025 3:01PM
Caption: Recognizing May 28, 2025, as Irving Fire Department Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1482 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:54AM
Caption: Commending Kate Tucker for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

HR 1483 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:00AM
Caption: Commending Nia Nickens for her service as a PowerHouse Texas energy policy fellow in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

HR 1484 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:05AM
Caption: Commending Hrishi Marakani for her service as a Texas Legislative Internship Program fellow in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

HR 1485 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:09AM
Caption: Commending Ginny Mendez for her service as a Mexican American Legislative Leadership Fellow in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

HR 1486 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:19AM
Caption: Commending Jake Broyles for his service as a communications aide in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

HR 1487 Author: Anchía
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:55AM
Caption: Commending Kendall Meachum on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

Joint Author (25):
HB 15 Author: Meyer | Leach | Schofield | Anchía | Longoria
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the formation, governance, and internal management of domestic entities.

HB 143 Author: King | Darby | Hunter | Fairly | Anchía
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

HB 484 Author: Lalani | Anchía | Perez, Vincent
Last Action: 04/23/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

HB 1732 Author: Hernandez | Cook | Anchía
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.

HB 2001 Author: Meyer | Anchía | King
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain misuse of official information, including misuse of official information that results in certain net pecuniary gains.

HB 2145 Author: Bhojani | Capriglione | Hunter | Anchía | Garcia, Linda
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at certain state-owned parking lots and garages.

HB 2413 Author: Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Guillen | Jones, Venton | Anchía
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices.

HB 2868 Author: Metcalf | Anchía
Last Action: 05/16/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the consideration of the proportion of long-term debt and equity capitalization in establishing the rates of certain electric utilities.

HB 3237 Author: Turner | Wilson | Darby | Anchía | Zwiener
Last Action: 05/05/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.

HB 3288 Author: Bell, Keith | Button | Kitzman | Barry | Anchía
Last Action: 05/02/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of funds under certain construction contracts.

HB 3546 Author: Martinez | Anchía
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.

HB 3713 Author: Capriglione | Anchía
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating of maintenance of rates and expansion of funds for certain companies.

HB 3809 Author: Darby | Gerdes | Anchía
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.

HB 3948 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Anchía
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the office of inspector general of certain municipalities.

HB 3997 Author: Patterson | Landgraf | Anchía
Last Action: 04/25/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.

HB 4028 Author: Zwiener | Ordaz | Anchía | Wu
Last Action: 05/09/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of preproduction plastic by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 4115 Author: Meyer | Button | Anchía | Capriglione
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the submission and approval of certain proposals by shareholders of nationally listed corporations.

HB 4176 Author: LaHood | Anchía | Lopez, Ray | Louderback | Morgan
Last Action: 05/13/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the investigation of certain motor vehicle collisions by former peace officers.

HB 4290 Author: Darby | Landgraf | Anchía | Craddick
Last Action: 05/06/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a qualifying cogenerator that serves a large load and a colocated desalination facility.

HB 4398 Author: Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Gates | Anchía | Geren
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to municipal permitting requirements for certain development projects supported with low income housing tax credit allocations.

HB 4893 Author: Bowers | Walle | McQueeney | Anchía | Cunningham
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a postsecondary advising program for students who are the first in their families to pursue postsecondary education or who are educationally disadvantaged.

HB 5261 Author: Cunningham | Anchía | DeAyala
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to designating the Windham School District to provide postsecondary education to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 5591 Author: Bowers | Leo Wilson | Anchía
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to opioid overdose training for peace officers.

HJR 4 Author: Meyer | Button | Vasut | Moody | Anchía
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 05/05/2025 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.

HR 1469 Author: Hayes | Anchía | Hunter | Zwiener | Darby
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 5:13PM
Caption: Commending the members of the PowerHouse Texas Energy Policy Fellowship Program for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.

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