Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Josey Garcia
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 6/28/2025

Number of Bills: 71

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (38):
HB 1332 Author: Garcia, Josey | Troxclair | Bernal
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to school district policies on dating violence.

HB 1334 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/10/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 10 2025 2:24PM
Caption: Relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a special education or bilingual education certificate examination.

HB 1389 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/14/2025 H No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a grant program for junior reserve officers' training corps programs to provide military funeral honors for veterans.

HB 1608 Author: Garcia, Josey | Raymond | Ward Johnson
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.

HB 1706 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.

HB 1800 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/06/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.

HB 1963 Author: Garcia, Josey | Ward Johnson
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to policies and procedures for addressing dating violence in public schools.

HB 1965 Author: Garcia, Josey | Dorazio | Lopez, Janie | Ward Johnson
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.

HB 1966 Author: Garcia, Josey | Ward Johnson
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

HB 1967 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/23/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a plan by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to modernize post-adjudication secure correctional facilities.

HB 2247 Author: Garcia, Josey | Moody
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a specialty court for individuals who commit family violence; imposing fees for participation.

HB 2314 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to an exception for certain school districts to the requirement that an armed security officer be present at a public school campus.

HB 2315 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 151 in Bexar County as the Willie Henry Pryor Sr. Memorial Bridge.

HB 2362 Author: Garcia, Josey | Ward Johnson
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for educational materials purchased by a teacher.

HB 2426 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to an assessment on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to homeless veterans.

HB 2754 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a pilot program awarding grants for the provision of personalized treatment protocols for homeless veterans diagnosed with substance use disorders.

HB 2871 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana; changing the eligibility for community supervision.

HB 3359 Author: Garcia, Josey
Sponsor: Blanco
Last Action: 05/23/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to identifying an individual with veteran's status and providing notice to the Texas Veterans Commission.

HB 3523 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/24/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 24 2025 2:16PM
Caption: Relating to the registration of military family members at a polling place and related procedures.

HB 3633 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the retention of certain public school student records related to special education.

HB 4452 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

HB 4458 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to assist service members and veterans in achieving self-reliance after separation from the military.

HB 4896 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rules and reports related to brackish groundwater production zones.

HB 5063 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for former foster children with intellectual disabilities to attend comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at a public institution of higher education.

HB 5440 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the moving image industry incentive program.

HB 5452 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a crisis nursery facility pilot program by the Health and Human Services Commission.

HB 5618 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay the expenses of or provide paid leave to an employee who donates an organ.

HB 5626 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the right of an employee to unpaid leave to donate an organ or bone marrow or to receive an organ or bone marrow transplant.

HB 5628 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 5636 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the reporting of information regarding high school performance acknowledgments earned by public school students.

HB 5637 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of family protection services by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

HB 5638 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker : Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to establishing a pilot program to hire assistant veterans county service officers in certain counties.

HB 5639 Author: Garcia, Josey | Wilson | Tinderholt
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 5641 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to a grant program for nonprofit children's theatres to increase the accessibility of their facilities.

HB 5642 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of information regarding a transfer on death deed in certain residential real property transactions.

HR 115 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 02/04/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 4 2025 4:57PM
Caption: Recognizing January 30, 2025, as Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Day at the State Capitol and honoring the nonprofit Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren for its contributions to the State of Texas.

HR 532 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 9:52AM
Caption: Congratulating Marise McDermott on her retirement as president and CEO of the Witte Museum in San Antonio.

HR 597 Author: Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2025 12:16PM
Caption: Congratulating Mary Burns Michael on receiving a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

Joint Author (33):
HB 158 Author: Raymond | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a study on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to veterans.

HB 720 Author: Flores | Rodríguez Ramos | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/04/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 4 2025 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to a ketamine treatment grant program for ketamine clinics serving active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans.

HB 1041 Author: Turner | Garcia, Josey | Noble | Davis, Aicha
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/29/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.

HB 1347 Author: Turner | Rose | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

HB 1354 Author: Leo Wilson | Frank | Harris | Garcia, Josey | Villalobos
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.

HB 1484 Author: Leo Wilson | Noble | Cunningham | Garcia, Josey | Dutton
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the protection of students from sexual grooming.

HB 1534 Author: Campos | Garcia, Josey
Sponsor: Miles
Last Action: 05/13/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to confirming the provision of certain notices before the full adversary hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 1675 Author: Campos | Garcia, Josey | Ordaz | LaHood | Johnson
Last Action: 04/30/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the interment of certain cremated animal remains with human remains in perpetual care cemeteries and the eligibility of those cemeteries for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.

HB 1730 Author: Morales Shaw | Bumgarner | Flores | Garcia, Josey | Kerwin
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.

HB 1875 Author: Lopez, Janie | Garcia, Josey | Bell, Cecil | Morales Shaw | Louderback
Sponsor: Flores
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.

HB 1932 Author: Lopez, Janie | Kitzman | Garcia, Josey | Morales Shaw | Pierson
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 residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

HB 2060 Author: Campos | Plesa | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a study on the coverage of certain infants under Medicaid.

HB 2193 Author: Guillen | Garcia, Josey | Lozano
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.

HB 2301 Author: Campos | Garcia, Josey | Noble
Last Action: 05/20/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to searches of the state registry of paternity.

HB 2417 Author: Campos | Leo Wilson | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain wrongfully imprisoned persons for compensation and for the expunction of arrest records and files in the case.

HB 3125 Author: Guerra | Darby | Morales, Eddie | Rosenthal | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/23/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a geothermal energy workforce education and training initiative.

HB 3240 Author: Guerra | Darby | Morales, Eddie | Rosenthal | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/28/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas geothermal energy production policy council.

HB 3261 Author: Johnson | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra | Collier | Jones, Jolanda | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age.

HB 3420 Author: Campos | LaHood | Garcia, Josey | Plesa
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to certain mental health policies and services for peace officers, fire fighters, and telecommunicators.

HB 3469 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.

HB 3482 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.

HB 3555 Author: Guerra | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a donation registry by the Department of Family and Protective Services for providing personal items to children in the department's conservatorship.

HB 3778 Author: Louderback | Darby | Garcia, Josey | Lalani | Hayes
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/23/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of geothermal energy as a dispatchable generation resource.

HB 4202 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.

HB 4212 Author: Curry | González, Mary | Barry | Garcia, Josey | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 05/22/2025 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land, water, and wildlife conservation account.

HB 4813 Author: Oliverson | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/13/2025 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the scheduling of certain controlled substances in response to certain actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration with respect to those substances.

HB 5144 Author: Louderback | Kitzman | Raymond | Garcia, Josey | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/07/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain deceptive trade practices by businesses assisting veterans with Department of Veterans Affairs claims.

HB 5308 Author: Cortez | Garcia, Josey
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to certain authorities of the adjutant general for procurement and construction.

HB 5370 Author: Cortez | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.

HB 5644 Author: Plesa | Manuel | McLaughlin | Ordaz | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to a Mass Violence Care Fund to assist victims of mass violence with unreimbursed medical expenses.

HJR 117 Author: Lopez, Janie | Kitzman | Garcia, Josey | Morales Shaw | Pierson
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

HJR 138 Author: Alders | Meyer | Capriglione | Morales, Eddie | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Failed of adoption
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.

HJR 207 Author: Plesa | Garcia, Josey
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate unfunded or underfunded costs and requirements on a school district.

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