Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. James Talarico
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/29/2025

Number of Bills: 57

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (48):
HB 172 Author: Talarico | Hernandez
Last Action: 02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.

HB 222 Author: Talarico | Buckley | Ashby | Leo Wilson
Last Action: 04/22/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 253 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 02/27/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B.

HB 277 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 02/27/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.

HB 308 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption: Relating to a suit for dissolution of a marriage and associated suit affecting the parent-child relationship when a party is pregnant.

HB 347 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of invasive visual recording in a lactation room.

HB 350 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 02/28/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM
Caption: Relating to the use of glucagon medication on certain public and private school campuses.

HB 1035 Author: Talarico | Button | Plesa
Last Action: 04/24/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the contents of an affidavit required to be included with an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.

HB 1396 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.

HB 1408 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.

HB 1464 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/29/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a prescription drug purchasing pool for certain health benefit plan issuers and employers.

HB 2478 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding medically necessary debt on a consumer report.

HB 2480 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to municipal and county regulation of accessory dwelling units; authorizing fees.

HB 2489 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Office of Youth Health and Safety.

HB 2491 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the use of certain algorithmic devices in the determination of residential rental prices.

HB 2795 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to criminal offenses for creating and distributing certain misleading images and videos; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2968 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to single-family homes held by corporate owners for rental purposes; requiring information by and registration of certain corporate owners; authorizing a fee and civil penalty.

HB 2980 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the reporting of a controlled substance overdose occurring on the campus of a public school.

HB 3173 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain planning, notification, and evaluation requirements with respect to certain workforce development programs in this state.

HB 3792 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/29/2025 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the identification, use, and taxation of surplus state property suitable for the development of affordable housing.

HB 3921 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of aggravated sexual assault committed by a member of the clergy.

HB 5025 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons on the premises of a public library; creating a criminal offense.

HB 5146 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to certain requirements regarding the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 5148 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/29/2025 H Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Caption: Relating to regulation of stairway requirements in certain multifamily residential buildings by political subdivisions.

HB 5296 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.

HB 5297 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.

HB 5298 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.

HB 5299 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.

HB 5304 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.

HB 5306 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental and behavioral health allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 5307 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

HB 5309 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the local 9-1-1 response fund and grant program.

HB 5310 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating abortion and the construction of abortion statutes.

HB 5311 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.

HB 5313 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the reporting of loan agreements made for campaign or officeholder purposes by a person or political committee.

HB 5315 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to repealing certain restrictions and prohibitions regarding labor unions.

HB 5316 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Redistricting: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission and the redistricting of the districts used to elect members of the United States House of Representatives, the Texas Legislature, and the State Board of Education.

HB 5321 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to employment leave for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

HB 5324 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to driver's license office appointments.

HB 5326 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to family and medical leave.

HB 5328 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the installation of advanced x-ray inspection technology systems at certain Texas-Mexico border crossings.

HB 5367 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.

HB 5384 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to a classroom teacher's right to appeal to the commissioner of education regarding the teacher's designation under a local optional teacher designation system.

HB 5404 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to overtime compensation for certain state employees.

HB 5423 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to an annual report published by the Texas Education Agency regarding public school campus closures.

HJR 204 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from restricting an individual's access to abortion and related health care.

HJR 205 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Redistricting: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

HJR 206 Author: Talarico
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.

Joint Author (9):
HB 36 Author: Bowers | Allen | Rose | Hull | Talarico
Last Action: 04/28/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the monitoring of certain family violence offenders, the provision of resources for family violence victims, and the collection of information about conditions of bond imposed in family violence cases and certain other criminal cases.

HB 175 Author: González, Mary | Talarico | Simmons
Last Action: 04/23/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to establishing optional certifications for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program and reimbursement rates for those providers.

HB 446 Author: Flores | Meza | Talarico | Walle | Luther
Last Action: 04/15/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties; providing a private cause of action.

HB 1044 Author: Bhojani | Moody | Lujan | LaHood | Talarico
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.

HB 1057 Author: Bhojani | Ashby | Talarico | Kerwin | Allen
Last Action: 04/10/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule and service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain public school career or technology education teachers.

HB 1105 Author: Cole | Howard | Johnson | Talarico
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.

HB 1481 Author: Fairly | Patterson | Talarico | Buckley | Johnson
Last Action: 04/24/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication devices.

HB 2189 Author: Howard | Villalobos | Talarico
Last Action: 04/22/2025 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to methods to improve health profession-related career and technology education and dual credit programs offered by school districts.

HB 3133 Author: Bhojani | Talarico | Fairly | Button | Harris Davila
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.

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