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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Briscoe Cain
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/1/2026
Number of Bills: 151

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (113):
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the District of Austin as the seat of state government.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/13/2025 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Author:
Cain | Vasut | Isaac | Leo Wilson | Harris Davila
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of provisions authorizing certain taxing units in the year following the year in which a disaster occurs to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate without holding an election to approve the adopted tax rate; making conforming changes.
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.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of tolls on portions of State Highway 146 and State Highway 99.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of tolls on Fairmont Parkway in Harris County.
Author:
Cain | Gerdes | Slawson | Schofield | Harris
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of Celebration of Life Day as a state holiday.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the authority of a commanding officer of the state militia to prohibit the sale or exchange of arms, ammunition, or explosives.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of a defense to prosecution for an offense relating to carrying a handgun in certain prohibited locations and to repealing associated notice requirements.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the interpretation of certain laws protecting the free exercise of religion.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Cain | LaHood | Hopper | Isaac | Hickland
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements for activation of the Texas National Guard into active combat duty.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility to vote in certain primary elections.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to informed consent before the provision of certain medical treatments involving COVID-19 vaccination.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from considering a student's immigration status for purposes of the institution's disciplinary process.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker : Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to expedited driver's license office appointments for active duty members of the United States armed forces.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to salary or wage deductions for classroom teachers employed by public schools.
Author:
Cain | Bumgarner
Last Action:
04/22/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Cain | Vasut | Noble | Hefner | DeAyala
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the placement of a nativity scene on the Capitol grounds.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/12/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain chiropractors by managed care plan issuers.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to availability of certain insurance from a self-insurance trust for health care liability claims.
Author:
Cain | Bumgarner | Little | Hopper
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to a required provision in certain governmental entity contracts regarding the carrying of handguns by license holders.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to daylight saving time.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a dental director for the program of oral health improvement services.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
Author:
Cain | Guerra | Kitzman
Last Action:
04/24/2025 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight permits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities during or preceding a disaster.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on state contracts to purchase electric vehicles and related components produced in scrutinized countries; authorizing a civil penalty.
Author:
Cain | Troxclair | Schatzline
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent.
Author:
Cain | Oliverson
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the effect of the amendment of certain documents incorporated by reference into the laws or policy of this state on related state agency rules.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to protection for a public school employee's use of terms consistent with biological sex.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on governmental contracts with Chinese companies for certain information and communications technology; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to chemical castration treatment as a condition of parole for certain releasees; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to creating the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibited manufacture and sale of motor vehicles equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of tolls on a highway that was subject to a comprehensive development agreement terminated by a toll project entity.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain dealings with foreign adversaries by public schools and public institutions of higher education; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting state agencies from engaging in certain transactions with certain statewide periodicals or Internet news websites.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of periodicals by state agencies and certain state officers and to prohibiting state agencies from providing financial support to the news media.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
Author:
Cain | Cortez | Lujan | LaHood
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the power of a governmental entity to enforce compliance with posted speed limits by an automated traffic control system.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and actions and other proceedings by a public school challenging the operations of the public school system; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on engaging in lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Cain | Vasut | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/10/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities and related entities to request and receive federal funds.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the types of trees a governmental entity is authorized to plant on public property.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to transparency in special education legal proceedings involving a school district and a limit on legal fees that may be spent by a school district in special education legal proceedings.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Prohibiting certain transactions between governmental entities and abortion funds, as well as entities engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity as defined by federal law.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the green job skills development fund and training program.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the commission on uniform state laws.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting contracts between certain state agencies and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to repealing the Texas green job skills development fund and the green job skills grant program.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to parental leave policies for certain public school classroom teachers.
Author:
Cain | Hull | Alders | Isaac | Shofner
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of naturopathic physicians; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2100 in Harris County as President Donald J. Trump Road.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to the relocation of the headquarters for certain state agencies.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/17/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to abolishing the Interagency Data Transparency Commission.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM
Caption:
Relating to repealing the Cultural Basin Act of 1973.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/31/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 31 2025 4:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of hemp; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the distribution of and access to certain state agency publications.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/02/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Apr 2 2025 11:48AM
Caption:
Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/02/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Apr 2 2025 11:48AM
Caption:
Relating to the collection, possession, or use of biometric identifiers and biometric information.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/02/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 2 2025 11:48AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting public officers and employees from displaying preferred gender pronouns; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/02/2025 H Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Apr 2 2025 11:48AM
Caption:
Relating to repealing the chapter of the Local Government Code related to zoological operation and maintenance boards.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or selling a machine gun.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to interests in real property held or acquired by or on behalf of certain foreign individuals or entities and the authority of the attorney general to acquire the property by eminent domain; establishing the homeland security review committee; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an enhanced license designation for a license to carry a handgun and the locations in which the holder of that enhanced license may carry a handgun.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of food or drink items containing certain food additives under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality to transfer revenue of a municipal utility to the general fund of the municipality.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the election of members of the governing body of a municipality representing single-member districts, wards, and areas on apportionment.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Racing Commission and the regulation of dog races, including greyhound races, as live events in this state and of simulcast wagering on greyhound races conducted out of state.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to a periodic comprehensive performance audit of certain operations of hospital districts located in populous counties.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to limiting damages recoverable against alcohol beverage providers for providing alcohol to certain individuals and prohibiting claims by intoxicated persons or their estates for injuries or death resulting from their own intoxication.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of hemp; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to s/c on State-Federal Relations by Speaker: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Calling on the federal government to conduct an unbiased and comprehensive investigation of the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Author:
Cain | Isaac | Money | Harrison | Vasut
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a person to submit proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the terminology used in the Texas Constitution to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 3:59PM
Caption:
Commending the Crosby High School Band for performing at the State Capitol on December 5, 2024.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 9:06AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 9 2025 1:36PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2025.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 3:54PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2026.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
04/21/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2025 3:59PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 232nd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:23PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 233rd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
02/20/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Baytown Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:23PM
Caption:
Congratulating NFL placekicker Zane Gonzalez on helping the Washington Commanders advance to the 2025 NFC Championship Game.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:23PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:24PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2025, as La Porte Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 4:20PM
Caption:
Congratulating Cecil V. Newton of Highlands on his 100th birthday.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:21PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the William B. Travis letter from the Alamo.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:22PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the William B. Travis letter from the Alamo.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 7:29PM
Caption:
Honoring Lee Corso for his 38-year career as an ESPN College GameDay host.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 7:21PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cernosek Wrecker Service.
Author:
Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 7:20PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Prison Entrepreneurship Program Day at the State Capitol.
Joint Author (38):
Author:
Vasut | Cain | Leach | Hayes | Schofield
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to statutory construction, including restrictions on the use of certain aids to construction.
Author:
Vasut | Leo Wilson | Hayes | Cain | Olcott
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Cortez | Zwiener | Cain | McLaughlin
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of food production on single-family residential lots.
Author:
Jones, Jolanda | Curry | Cain | Moody | Money
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/22/2025 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial.
Author:
Thompson | Cain
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Wilson | Cain | Ashby | Holt
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Moody | Goodwin | Cain | Tinderholt | Virdell
Last Action:
05/01/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
Author:
Bumgarner | Kitzman | Virdell | Cain
Last Action:
03/06/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 6 2025 11:42AM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items.
Author:
Virdell | Hayes | Vasut | Cain | Isaac
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Virdell | Troxclair | Cain
Last Action:
04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to municipal and county regulation of certain electric energy storage.
Author:
Virdell | Moody | Vasut | Cain | Schatzline
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property.
Author:
Virdell | Cain | Smithee | Gerdes
Last Action:
04/22/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on weather modification and control; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Virdell | Money | Vasut | Cain
Last Action:
05/08/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a person's eligibility to sit for the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
Author:
Harris | Metcalf | Raymond | Cain | Leo Wilson
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Author:
Vasut | Schofield | Swanson | Cain | Wilson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Author:
Canales | Cain | Virdell | Guerra
Last Action:
05/23/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the release of a balloon and associated littering; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Spiller | Harris | Ashby | Cain
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations.
Author:
Guillen | Capriglione | Cain
Last Action:
04/23/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Author:
Virdell | Phelan | Cain | Vasut | Ashby
Last Action:
04/14/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the age at which a person not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun or is eligible for a license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Johnson | Cain | Olcott | Simmons | Leo Wilson
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/22/2025 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the open meetings law.
Author:
Virdell | Vasut | Cain | Schatzline | Harrison
Last Action:
03/19/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felony offenses.
Author:
Alders | Cain | Money | Cortez
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs.
Author:
Paul | Martinez | Perez, Mary Ann | Cain
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Author:
Virdell | Cain | Hickland | Louderback | Ashby
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Guillen | Guerra | Lujan | Cain
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship and to the practice of veterinary medicine by telephone or electronic means.
Author:
Campos | Guillen | Cain | LaHood | Garcia, Josey
Last Action:
05/09/2025 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
Author:
Morgan | McLaughlin | Hayes | Cain
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Rio Grande vegetative management program.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Walle | Cain | McLaughlin
Last Action:
05/16/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Pierson | Cain
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to renaming the Sunset Advisory Commission the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and to the duties of that department.
Author:
Guillen | Cain
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a city to impose certain governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.
Author:
Swanson | Garcia, Josey | Hayes | Cain | Schofield
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to proof of identity of a person making an acknowledgment of a written instrument.
Author:
Troxclair | Bonnen | Hickland | Cain | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibition of transporting or funding the transportation of an unemancipated minor for an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Gerdes | Cain
Last Action:
05/09/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to noneconomic damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Cain | Isaac
Last Action:
05/06/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to a study on the impact of certain seed banks and seed preservation on access to food and the environment.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Cain | Canales | Holt
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the definition of a Galveston County Port.
Author:
Virdell | Cain | Bumgarner | Hayes | Schofield
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that federal authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state is not recognized by this state.
Author:
Perez, Mary Ann | Paul | Cain
Last Action:
02/12/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2025 3:25PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 12, 2025, as Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Cain
Last Action:
05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 5:37PM
Caption:
Commending Rebecca Currie for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson.
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