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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Tom Craddick
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/26/2026
Number of Bills: 66

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
Author:
Craddick | Thompson | Hunter | Bonnen | Curry
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/26/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
Author:
Craddick | Darby
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the period within which the Texas Juvenile Justice Department must accept custody of a person committed to the department and to the consequences for the failure of the department to accept custody of the person within that period.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
05/12/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.
Author:
Craddick | Ashby | Darby
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
05/09/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.
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:
Craddick | Martinez
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to sales and use tax rates and refunds for certain tangible personal property used to provide cable television services, Internet access services, or telecommunications services; reducing the rate of the state sales and use tax applicable to certain taxable items.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
05/29/2025 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project; authorizing the imposition of taxes.
Author:
Craddick | Kitzman
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for nonprofit organizations supporting employees of the Department of Public Safety; authorizing voluntary contributions.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of the prohibition on passing a school bus using images and video from a school bus infraction detection system.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to a property owner by certified mail.
Author:
Craddick | Darby | Dyson
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the inspection, purchase, sale, possession, storage, transportation, and disposal of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste; creating criminal offenses and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.
Author:
Craddick | Campos
Last Action:
05/27/2025 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to the sale of certain e-cigarettes in this state and a directory of e-cigarette manufacturers and their products; authorizing fees; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the selection, prioritization, construction, and funding of transportation projects.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Matthew Travis Stice of Midland.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending Dr. James Olson on 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Kathy Shannon on her retirement as executive director of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Stewart Doreen on his retirement from the Midland Reporter-Telegram.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Judge Leticia Dimas on her retirement from the Lamesa Municipal Court.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Autry Carl Stephens.
Author:
Craddick | DeAyala
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending the Junior League of Midland for 75 years of service.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Lyman Bartlett "Bart" Hotchkiss of Midland.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Bill and Susan Granberry on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the memory of W. E. Connell on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Autry C. Stephens on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the memory of Peggy Case Worthington on the occasion of her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Carlton and Lynda Beal of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/26/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Tevis and Patricia Herd of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating David M. Cobos on his retirement as Midland County justice of the peace for Precinct 2.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/13/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Donate Life Texas Day.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating David Gardiner Mitchell and Ginger Lane Mitchell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
06/01/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
In memory of former Midland mayor Carroll Morgan Thomas.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Dudley "Dude" Speed on his retirement from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the dedication of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Greenwood.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Dustin R. Womble on his election as vice chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Cody C. Campbell on his election as chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Jim and Doris Stewart of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Punkin Center Gin in Lamesa.
Author:
Craddick
Last Action:
06/01/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
In memory of Deputy Jessie Ray Perez of the Dawson County Sheriff's Office.
Author:
Craddick | Bonnen | Hunter | Thompson | Curry
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Author:
Craddick | Darby
Last Action:
05/13/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Joint Author (16):
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie | Craddick | Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/29/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie | Craddick | Dyson | Canales
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.
Author:
Harris Davila | Patterson | Craddick
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the awarding of contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain materials used in road construction projects.
Author:
Darby | Dean | Hefner | Craddick
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 1/1/26
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Author:
Meyer | Craddick | Orr | Morales, Christina
Last Action:
05/19/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the recording and archiving of live video feed by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Virdell | Reynolds | Thompson | Craddick | Perez, Mary Ann
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to motor vehicle stops by a peace officer operating an unmarked law enforcement motor vehicle.
Author:
Patterson | Phelan | Craddick | Manuel | Hunter
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
05/28/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.
Author:
Darby | Craddick | Harris | Harless | Rose
Last Action:
05/05/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to discriminatory practices by a health benefit plan issuer, pharmacy benefit manager, and third-party payor and certain prescription drug manufacturers, distributors, and related persons with respect to certain entities participating in a federal drug discount program; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Troxclair | Gerdes | Wilson | Craddick | Garcia, Josey
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue permits for certain quarries and mines.
Author:
Curry | Simmons | Perez, Mary Ann | Craddick | Rose
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
05/29/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road.
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.
Author:
McQueeney | Shofner | Troxclair | Cook | Craddick
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway.
Author:
Landgraf | Craddick
Last Action:
02/05/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2025 12:39PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 3-5, 2025, as Midland-Odessa Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Dyson | Curry | Craddick
Last Action:
04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 3:46PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
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.
Author:
Bhojani | Lujan | Moody | Thompson | Craddick
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 10:37AM
Caption:
Recognizing May 21, 2025, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day.
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