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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/24/2026
Number of Bills: 98

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (76):
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
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Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/27/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption:
Relating to the grant amount awarded to certain moving image projects under the moving image industry incentive program.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to a residential landlord's and tenant's duties regarding the provision of certain information.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Lopez, Janie | Hefner
Last Action:
05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to change order limits for certain construction contracts.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to a study on mold contamination in housing developments supported by financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
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Relating to a notarized affidavit requesting a municipal animal control authority to seize and impound a dangerous or aggressive dog in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker : Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
02/28/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption:
Relating to notice of rights provided to a patient receiving certain mental health, chemical dependency, or rehabilitation treatment or services at certain facilities.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to an external audit of investigations conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/01/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the small municipality revenue recovery grant program to provide financial assistance for economic development to small municipalities facing severe economic hardships.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/06/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of community-based learning centers to serve public school students.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/03/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 3 2025 2:24PM
Caption:
Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the transfer for an athletic participation purpose of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of bleeding control stations in public schools.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/22/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring cultural inclusion as part of the social studies curriculum for public schools.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to a deadline for completing services under a family service plan.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Vasut
Last Action:
03/20/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to policies and procedures of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including regarding service plans and post-removal assessments.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Lujan
Sponsor:
Cook
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of parental child safety placements.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic metals in lipstick and lip gloss.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/04/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to school bus monitoring systems and the required reporting of certain offenses recorded by those systems.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to creation by the Texas Historical Commission of a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for the preservation and restoration of, and education regarding, certain landmarks and buildings important to African American history in this state.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the offering of certain high school courses for which students may earn college credit.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/29/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for neighborhood organization pedestrian infrastructure administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for municipal pedestrian infrastructure administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to s/c on Academic & Career-Oriented Education by Speaker: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for hearings and meetings conducted by the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/05/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to procedures regarding hearings and meetings held by or involving the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/11/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a task force to locate relatives and certain individuals and to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of certain residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of personal assistance services under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of trespass in a facility housing an animal and to restitution for property damage resulting from that trespass.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to establishing a base wage for personal attendants under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to compensation for habilitation transportation services under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the construction manager-at-risk and design-build methods of project delivery for a public work contract.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/14/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals and establishing a legal paraprofessional licensing pilot program; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/18/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain legal paraprofessionals; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Lujan
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the payment of funds under certain construction contracts.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/25/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the certification of peer specialists and peer specialist supervisors for purposes of Medicaid mental health and substance use services.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to labeling requirements for compounded drug products.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/27/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption:
Relating to establishing a minimum base wage for certain direct care workers under Medicaid.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the operability of first responder and public safety broadband networks on the Capitol grounds.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to first responder broadband network services used by first responders.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/03/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the Texas alcohol tourism development program and advisory committee.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Leo Wilson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to certain charter school campuses or programs.
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:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the Bexar County Board of Trustees for Mental Health Mental Retardation Services d/b/a The Center for Health Care Services.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to certain interests of the Health and Human Services Commission in certain real property in Bexar County.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to reversionary interests of the Health and Human Services Commission in certain real property in Bexar County.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/07/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 9:06PM
Caption:
Congratulating the members of the Judson Early College Academy Class of 2025 on their achievements.
Joint Author (22):
Author:
Guillen | Hunter | Lujan | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/15/2025 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.
Author:
Bernal | Martinez Fischer | Gervin-Hawkins | Dorazio | Lujan
Last Action:
05/08/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
Author:
Bernal | Dorazio | Swanson | Bonnen | Gervin-Hawkins
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid and child health plan program coverage and reimbursement for childhood cranial remolding orthosis.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Dutton | Buckley | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
03/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Caption:
Relating to a handbook on parental rights in education and training requirements on parental rights in education for a member of the board of trustees of a school district.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Gates | Cook | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/08/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to housing finance corporations and to the location of residential developments owned by those corporations.
Author:
Button | Capriglione | Martinez Fischer | Gervin-Hawkins | Noble
Last Action:
04/21/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of sales and use taxes to certain services provided by a marketplace provider.
Author:
Hefner | Barry | Smithee | Dean | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/09/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain agreements with collective bargaining organizations related to certain publicly funded public work contracts.
Author:
Leo Wilson | Gervin-Hawkins | Tepper | Harris
Last Action:
03/17/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption:
Relating to granting charters to certain public and private institutions of higher education for open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Lujan | LaHood | Campos | Lopez, Ray | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Hickland | Gervin-Hawkins | Schoolcraft | Bernal | Lujan
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Author:
Orr | Kerwin | Flores | DeAyala | Gervin-Hawkins
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to procure goods and services related to items for resale by the department.
Author:
Tepper | Leo Wilson | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/14/2025 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to certain employer contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Leach | Martinez | Metcalf | Gervin-Hawkins | Capriglione
Last Action:
05/09/2025 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
Author:
Allen | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/05/2025 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to certain duties of a public institution of higher education in relation to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Author:
Guillen | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/02/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to municipal zoning regulations and district boundaries.
Author:
Lujan | LaHood | Gervin-Hawkins | Dorazio
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/29/2025 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Pierson | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/07/2025 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the taxing unit.
Author:
Button | Capriglione | Gervin-Hawkins | Flores | Noble
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail.
Author:
Harris Davila | Harris | Vasut | Gervin-Hawkins | Thompson
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
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:
Bhojani | Capriglione | Noble | Turner | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/28/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the review of existing boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the comptroller for continuity and to the repeal of certain committees under the jurisdiction of the comptroller.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Gervin-Hawkins | Lujan | Bernal | Lopez, Ray
Last Action:
05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 9:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gregg Popovich on his retirement as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.
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