Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ken King
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/22/2026
Number of Bills: 73

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (51):
Author:
King | Guillen | Hunter | Moody | Bonnen
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/03/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council.
Author:
King | Garcia, Linda | Lalani
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of consumable hemp products and providing for the transfer of regulatory functions; requiring a registration; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
King | Moody | Oliverson | Plesa | Lalani
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the maintenance of overhead electrical power lines associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center, and public school safety and security requirements and resources.
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.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed burn to be conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to a limit on the assessment of certain fees for the qualification for sale or registration of securities.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to the required number of minutes of instructional time to be provided by a juvenile justice alternative education program.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/06/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/15/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program and authorizing an increase in the assessment on certain insurers that fund the program.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to elevator inspection requirements in buildings with four stories or less.
Author:
King | Garcia, Linda
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
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.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting lobbyists from representing certain aliens or foreign entities, providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Author:
King | Ashby | Phelan | Frank | Landgraf
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified ambulance service providers in certain rural counties.
Author:
King | Lalani
Last Action:
04/21/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response at certain wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/21/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption:
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Author:
King | González, Mary | Troxclair
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/27/2025 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to the promotion and sale of wine produced in this state; creating a farm winery permit; authorizing a fee.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/21/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM
Caption:
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/02/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/17/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to annual statistical reports for fixing title insurance premium rates.
Author:
King | Capriglione | Noble
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the program of internal auditing conducted by state agencies.
Author:
King | Gerdes
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to obstructing a railroad crossing and the liability of a railway company for such an obstruction; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the maintenance of certain improvements associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of the American Performance Horseman and the American Rodeo for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/22/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in testing certain substances suspected of containing delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol.
Author:
King | Oliverson | Lalani | Simmons
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
05/21/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to investigational stem cell treatment.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/16/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Designating the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.
Author:
King
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Filed
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 46.
Author:
King
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/03/2025 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 46.
Author:
King
Last Action:
02/04/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 4 2025 4:57PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 1:36PM
Caption:
In memory of J. Pat Hickman of Canyon.
Author:
King
Last Action:
03/24/2025 H Filed
Caption:
In memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth of Levelland.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 2:27PM
Caption:
In memory of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland.
Author:
King | Geren | Ashby | Darby | Guillen
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 1:51PM
Caption:
In memory of Gordon Robert Johnson.
Author:
King
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 2:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth of Levelland.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 9:56PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Author:
King
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 5:37PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 8, 2025, as World Ovarian Cancer Day.
Author:
King
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 7:33PM
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 46.
Joint Author (22):
Author:
VanDeaver | Lambert | King | Johnson | Ashby
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties.
Author:
Meyer | Bonnen | Capriglione | King
Last Action:
04/21/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt.
Author:
Slawson | VanDeaver | González, Mary | King | Lambert
Last Action:
04/29/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Author:
González, Mary | Kitzman | King
Last Action:
04/29/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to a study of this state's response to plant disease or pest outbreaks.
Author:
Plesa | Curry | Guillen | King | Johnson
Last Action:
05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
Author:
Howard | King | Lalani
Last Action:
05/09/2025 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
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.
Author:
Fairly | King | Smithee
Last Action:
04/25/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
Author:
VanDeaver | King | Wilson | Ward Johnson | Kitzman
Last Action:
04/22/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to public higher education.
Author:
Spiller | King | Orr | Lujan | Luther
Sponsor:
Hagenbuch
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study of rural firefighting and technical rescue service capabilities.
Author:
Morales, Eddie | Raymond | Martinez | King | Patterson
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration.
Author:
Craddick | Darby | King | Patterson
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to disannexation of certain areas of a municipality for failure to provide services.
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie | King
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/29/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an extension of the deadline for plugging an inactive well; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Barry | Howard | Johnson | King | Darby
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties.
Author:
Harless | King | Thompson | Bell, Keith | Harris
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Author:
Darby | King | Button
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transactions; authorizing a civil penalty.
Author:
Orr | Guillen | King
Last Action:
04/23/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site.
Author:
Hunter | Lalani | King | Gervin-Hawkins | Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
04/23/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.
Author:
Ashby | Button | King
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/13/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to rural development funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; authorizing fees.
Author:
Spiller | Louderback | King | DeAyala | Tepper
Last Action:
05/02/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
Author:
Smithee | Fairly | King
Last Action:
02/12/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2025 3:33PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 11 and 12, 2025, as Panhandle Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Smithee | King | Fairly
Last Action:
06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:53AM
Caption:
Commemorating the centennial of Route 66.
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