Texas Legislature
Bills Coauthored
Sen. Drew Springer
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/20/2024

Number of Bills: 52

SB 5 Author: Nichols | Hancock | Perry | West
Coauthor: Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action: 04/07/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 7 2021 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.

SB 15 Author: Nichols
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | Stucky | Perez | Ashby
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I; creating criminal offenses; increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.

SB 18 Author: Creighton
Coauthor: Hall | Hughes | Kolkhorst | Nelson | Springer
Last Action: 04/19/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 19 2021 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.

SB 19 Author: Schwertner | Campbell | Nelson
Coauthor: Creighton | Hall | Hughes | Kolkhorst | Paxton | et al.
Sponsor: Capriglione | Bell, Cecil | Schaefer | Slawson | Oliverson
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

SB 23 Author: Huffman
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Creighton | Kolkhorst | Nelson | Springer
Sponsor: Oliverson | Harless
Last Action: 06/01/2021 E Effective on 1/1/22
Caption: Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.

SB 153 Author: Perry
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Hall | Nelson | Springer
Sponsor: Sanford | Burrows | Frullo
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain payment processing services from the definition of "data processing service" for purposes of sales and use taxes.

SB 158 Author: Perry
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.

SB 251 Author: Paxton | Perry
Coauthor: Buckingham | Springer
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.

SB 267 Author: Kolkhorst
Coauthor: Buckingham | Springer
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.

SB 288 Author: Seliger
Coauthor: Blanco | Buckingham | Lucio | Paxton | Schwertner | et al.
Sponsor: Wu | Anchia | Dean | Ordaz Perez | Allen
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to preventing the loss of benefits of and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

SB 294 Author: Perry
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reports on abortions performed at an abortion facility.

SB 321 Author: Huffman
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Nelson | Perry | Springer
Sponsor: Bonnen | Murphy | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

SB 348 Author: Kolkhorst
Coauthor: Springer
Sponsor: Jetton
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to parental access to public school virtual instruction and instructional materials for virtual and remote learning.

SB 373 Author: Perry
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring public school students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities based on biological sex.

SB 394 Author: Lucio
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Hall | Paxton | et al.
Sponsor: Klick | Noble | Oliverson | Bonnen | Frank
Last Action: 04/28/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense.

SB 433 Author: Zaffirini
Coauthor: Blanco | Springer
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.

SB 441 Author: Hughes
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county.

SB 472 Author: Kolkhorst
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 05/13/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.

SB 506 Author: Nichols
Coauthor: Hinojosa | Springer
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.

SB 513 Author: Hall
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Creighton | Kolkhorst | Perry | Springer | et al.
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: May 3 2021 4:14PM
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.

SB 601 Author: Perry
Coauthor: Creighton | Springer
Sponsor: Burrows
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.

SB 650 Author: Campbell
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Creighton | Hall | et al.
Sponsor: Noble | Morrison | Klick | Slawson | Hull
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.

SB 780 Author: Hinojosa
Coauthor: Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | et al.
Sponsor: Raymond
Last Action: 05/24/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States.

SB 784 Author: Creighton
Coauthor: Hughes | Kolkhorst | Perry | Springer | Taylor
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.

SB 866 Author: Creighton
Coauthor: Schwertner | Springer
Last Action: 05/04/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.

SB 897 Author: Paxton
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 03/29/2021 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

SB 912 Author: Buckingham
Coauthor: Hall | Hinojosa | Springer
Sponsor: Slawson
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot.

SB 989 Author: Buckingham
Coauthor: Paxton | Springer
Last Action: 04/20/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.

SB 1111 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et al.
Coauthor: Hughes | Springer
Sponsor: Paul | Anderson | Tinderholt | Thompson, Ed | Schofield
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.

SB 1112 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et al.
Coauthor: Springer | Taylor
Sponsor: Swanson
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to requirements for an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1146 Author: Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Hall | et al.
Coauthor: Creighton | Kolkhorst | Springer
Last Action: 04/30/2021 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 30 2021 1:38PM
Caption: Relating to abortion reporting and exemptions to abortion facility licensing; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1173 Author: Hancock
Coauthor: Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Hall | Hughes | et al.
Sponsor: Schaefer | Oliverson | Klick
Last Action: 04/29/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1235 Author: Hughes
Coauthor: Hall | Springer
Last Action: 04/01/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 1 2021 3:49PM
Caption: Relating to verification of the accuracy of voter registration applications and voter registration lists.

SB 1254 Author: Hall
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Springer
Sponsor: Paddie
Last Action: 05/23/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.

SB 1295 Author: Creighton
Coauthor: Buckingham | Kolkhorst | Lucio | Miles | Paxton | et al.
Sponsor: Morrison | Ashby | Pacheco | Wilson | Coleman
Last Action: 05/30/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.

SB 1376 Author: Hughes
Coauthor: Johnson | Springer
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.

SB 1449 Author: Bettencourt | Creighton | Hancock | Hinojosa | Johnson | et al.
Coauthor: Kolkhorst | Nelson | Springer
Sponsor: Murphy
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 1/1/22
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.

SB 1588 Author: Hughes
Coauthor: Springer
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | Bonnen | Thompson, Senfronia | Shine | Hefner
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of certain property owners' associations.

SB 2116 Author: Campbell | Hall
Coauthor: Birdwell | Buckingham | Kolkhorst | Nelson | Paxton | et al.
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.

SB 2195 Author: Kolkhorst
Coauthor: Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action: 05/11/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the relationship between pharmacists or pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers or health benefit plan issuers.

SB 2201 Author: Buckingham
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 04/12/2021 S Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.

SB 2202 Author: Creighton
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Campbell | Hall | Paxton | Schwertner | et al.
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Referred to Public Education: May 3 2021 10:56AM
Caption: Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools.

SB 2222 Author: Nelson | Huffman
Coauthor: Campbell | Hancock | Kolkhorst | Lucio | Schwertner | et al.
Sponsor: White | Harless | Kacal
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain equipment provided for use by the officers of the Texas Highway Patrol.

SB 2247 Author: Huffman
Coauthor: Birdwell | Creighton | Hughes | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Geren
Last Action: 05/20/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.

SCR 3 Author: Paxton | Campbell | Kolkhorst
Coauthor: Creighton | Huffman | Hughes | Menéndez | Nelson | et al.
Sponsor: Shaheen | Martinez | Ellzey | Oliverson
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Condemning China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting.

SCR 17 Author: Hughes
Coauthor: Blanco | Buckingham | Creighton | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.
Sponsor: Herrero | Muñoz, Jr. | Parker | Capriglione | Toth
Last Action: 05/28/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.

SCR 29 Author: Miles
Coauthor: Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor: White | Murr | Reynolds | Rose
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing commitment to eliminating racially offensive place names and urging the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to approve requests to change racially offensive names of geographic features.

SJR 19 Author: Kolkhorst
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Creighton | Springer | Taylor | West
Sponsor: Frank | Sanford | Hernandez | Metcalf
Last Action: 06/01/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.

SJR 22 Author: Huffman | Schwertner
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.

SJR 27 Author: Hancock
Coauthor: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: Leach | Parker | Noble | Slawson
Last Action: 05/19/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations.

SJR 51 Author: Creighton | Bettencourt
Coauthor: Hall | Kolkhorst | Springer
Last Action: 05/04/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the unsolicited distribution of an application form for an absentee ballot.

SR 237 Author: Campbell | Powell
Coauthor: Springer
Last Action: 04/13/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 13, 2021, as Alzheimer's Association State Advocacy Day.

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