Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Charlie Geren
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/7/2025

Number of Bills: 85

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (68):
HB 44 Author: Geren | Johnson | Howard | Hull | Orr
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.

HB 146 Author: Geren | Troxclair
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/27/2025 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the required approval by the State Preservation Board of certain traffic changes near the State Capitol.

HB 1283 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.

HB 1284 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the duty of an appraisal review board to determine a motion or protest filed by a property owner and the right of the owner to appeal the board's determination.

HB 1285 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/20/2025 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.

HB 1286 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a prevailing property owner in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.

HB 1287 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the use by certain municipalities of certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure.

HB 2479 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by chair
Caption: Relating to entities that provide cable services or video services.

HB 2497 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.

HB 2512 Author: Geren
Sponsor: King
Last Action: 06/01/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the release of certain areas from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election.

HB 2762 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.

HB 2766 Author: Geren | Walle | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the plugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

HB 3071 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/02/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 3077 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
Last Action: 04/24/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to reports by certain persons involved in the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for purposes of sales and use taxes.

HB 3114 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the view of the State Capitol.

HB 3272 Author: Geren | Curry | Darby
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3308 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/05/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports team charitable foundations of rodeo organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations or hosting a Professional Rodeo Event at rodeo venues.

HB 3538 Author: Geren | Hunter | Cook | Harless | Buckley
Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption: Relating to the Managed Care Consumer Choice Program.

HB 3756 Author: Geren | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the powers of certain nonresident seller's permit holders who also hold a winery permit.

HB 3962 Author: Geren | Tinderholt | Moody | Turner
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

HB 3969 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 4284 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/08/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an excessive discount on certain alcoholic beverages.

HB 4393 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.

HB 4537 Author: Geren | Lujan | Darby | Lambert
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.

HB 4738 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the elimination of the remittance of a portion of certain loan administration fees to the comptroller.

HB 4739 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective on 1/1/26
Caption: Relating to the elimination of the requirement that a portion of certain retail charge agreement delinquency fees be remitted to the comptroller.

HB 4740 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 4742 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the ability of a school district to request an appraisal of property by the appraisal district.

HB 4744 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the role of the members of the board of an appraisal district.

HB 5015 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/05/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to participation by certain municipal retirement systems in the proportionate retirement program.

HB 5089 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to creation of a school district by detachment of territory from an existing school district.

HB 5247 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to an alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities.

HB 5263 Author: Geren | Leo Wilson
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Relating to the accessibility of results from the state assessment.

HB 5402 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to fiscal impact statements for legislation imposing mandates on health benefit plan issuers.

HB 5403 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the repeal of a provision governing the operation of jail commissaries in certain counties.

HB 5679 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Hagenbuch
Last Action: 05/31/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HCR 122 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/10/2025 H Meeting cancelled
Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees.

HCR 142 Author: Geren | McQueeney
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Sent to the Governor
Caption: Designating Fort Worth as the official Aviation and Defense Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HJR 2 Author: Geren | McQueeney | Meyer | Metcalf
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/14/2025 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.

HJR 137 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees.

HR 3 Author: Geren
Last Action: 02/18/2025 H Referred to House Administration: Feb 18 2025 3:03PM
Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 89th Legislature.

HR 202 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 9:27AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.

HR 217 Author: Geren
Last Action: 02/11/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2025 5:04PM
Caption: Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.

HR 484 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 8:44AM
Caption: Recognizing March 12, 2025, as Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 797 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 7 2025 4:35PM
Caption: Recognizing April 7, 2025, as DJ Daniel Day at the State Capitol.

HR 828 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:46PM
Caption: Congratulating the Boswell High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.

HR 861 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:23PM
Caption: Congratulating Bradford S. Barnes on his retirement as president of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

HR 929 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Honoring the American Warrior Association for its contributions to military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families.

HR 1134 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 12:31PM
Caption: Designating the grandchildren of House members as honorary mascots.

HR 1135 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 11:58AM
Caption: Electing children of house members to the honorary office of mascot.

HR 1137 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 14 2025 11:42AM
Caption: Granting permission for the floor of the House to be opened on May 24, 2025, for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Service.

HR 1356 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/24/2025 H Filed
Caption: In memory of retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jesse Chargualaf.

HR 1357 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/26/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2025 12:32PM
Caption: In memory of retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Jesse Chargualaf.

HR 1502 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:12AM
Caption: Commending the staff of the Texas Legislative Council for its work during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1503 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2025 2:38PM
Caption: Honoring Katherine Lindley for her service as Capitol nurse practitioner during the 89th Texas Legislature.

HR 1504 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/31/2025 H Filed
Caption: Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1505 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:12AM
Caption: Commending Jennifer Teigen Doran and the staff of the House Journal Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1506 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2025 2:38PM
Caption: Commending the members of the House Committee Coordinator's Office for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1507 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:12AM
Caption: Commending Stephen Brown and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1508 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption: Commending Kara Coffee and the staff of the Office of the House Sergeant-at-Arms for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1509 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 2:14PM
Caption: Congratulating Ross Video on receiving a 2025 NAB Show Project of the Year Award.

HR 1510 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption: Commending the employees of the House Business Office for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1511 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2025 12:56PM
Caption: Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its service to the Capitol Complex during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1512 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption: Commending the Legislative Budget Board for its work during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1513 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 4:03PM
Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Texas Legislative Council.

HR 1522 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:29AM
Caption: Commending the staff of the State Preservation Board for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1524 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:05AM
Caption: Congratulating Gary Calfee on his retirement as an attorney.

HR 1536 Author: Geren
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 9:13AM
Caption: Commending the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their work during the 89th Legislative Session.

Joint Author (17):
HB 32 Author: Button | Geren | Moody | Smithee | Leach
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.

HB 543 Author: Lalani | Geren
Last Action: 03/03/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to signs posted by public institutions of higher education to facilitate the reporting of and to prevent incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

HB 573 Author: Walle | Geren | Collier | Simmons | Hernandez
Last Action: 05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an unannounced inspection of a permanent concrete batch plant by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 817 Author: Cain | Harris | Cook | Geren | Patterson
Last Action: 05/07/2025 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the determination of a majority vote in certain elections.

HB 1112 Author: Vo | Cortez | Geren
Last Action: 03/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.

HB 1768 Author: Walle | Geren | Hernandez
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit.

HB 1781 Author: González, Mary | VanDeaver | Geren | Harless | LaHood
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Grant Program.

HB 2777 Author: Rose | Leach | Thompson | Moody | Geren
Last Action: 05/06/2025 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.

HB 2786 Author: Turner | Geren
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the frequency with which certain appraisal districts are required to reappraise property for ad valorem tax purposes and to a limitation on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of property.

HB 2983 Author: Cook | Geren | Gerdes | Martinez | Perez, Mary Ann
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption: Relating to impoundment, storage, and notification fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; requiring the adjustment of authorized fees.

HB 3235 Author: Turner | Geren
Last Action: 04/08/2025 H Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 3552 Author: Hefner | Rose | Geren | Lopez, Ray | Patterson
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to criminal conduct involving the theft, damage, destruction, or unlawful possession of copper or brass, to criminal conduct committed in, around, or in relation to critical infrastructure facilities or equipment or interrupting or impairing the operation of those facilities or equipment, and to the sale of regulated materials, including copper or brass material, to metal recycling entities and training on identifying those materials; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; providing an administrative penalty.

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.

HR 182 Author: Lalani | Bhojani | Wu | Geren | Turner
Last Action: 02/05/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2025 1:01PM
Caption: In memory of His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.

HR 647 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.

HR 863 Author: Ashby | Hunter | Geren | Thompson | Longoria
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2025 11:45AM
Caption: In memory of former state representative James R. Pitts of Waxahachie.

HR 1133 Author: Garcia, Linda | Geren | Rodríguez Ramos | Tinderholt | Davis, Aicha
Last Action: 05/19/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2025 12:45PM
Caption: Recognizing May 19, 2025, as Trooper Day at the Texas Capitol.

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