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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Kyle J. Kacal
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 75

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (65):
Author:
Kacal | Kitzman
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/07/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the service area of the Blinn Junior College District.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the sale and purchase of certain fish.
Author:
Kacal | Herrero | Morales, Eddie | Slawson
Last Action:
05/05/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the payment to employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for vacation leave.
Author:
Kacal | Plesa | Slawson
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to compensatory time accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Kacal | Bailes | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/15/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of electronic political contributions accepted by certain political committees.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the protection of aquaculture operations.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to renaming the Texas Natural Resources Information System as the Texas Geographic Information Office and the duties of certain officers of that entity.
Author:
Kacal | Ashby
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the omission of a deceased candidate from the ballot in certain elections.
Author:
Kacal | Raney
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the recognition of priority transmission areas in the ERCOT power region.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility or detention facility; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with a correctional facility tablet device.
Author:
Kacal | Price | Lalani | Garcia
Last Action:
05/05/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a study of existing surface water and groundwater interaction data and analyses.
Author:
Kacal | Lalani | Price
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustained groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of beekeeping; imposing fees and authorizing other fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational permit.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/26/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/04/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a required water quality permit for construction of a high-speed rail project.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/05/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the sale by certain alcoholic beverage permit holders of wine or liquor at a cost below the cost to the seller.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/05/2023 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to allowing a governmental body to combine multiple requests submitted by separate individuals on behalf of an organization for purposes of computing charges under the public information law.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 164 in Limestone County as the State Trooper Chad M. Walker Memorial Highway.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
King
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of a county hotel occupancy tax to certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds in certain counties and the use of revenue from that tax.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Grimes County Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Kacal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/05/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Gus Franklin Mutscher, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow certain officers to become candidates for an office of profit or trust without automatically resigning from their current office.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:45AM
Caption:
In memory of Gerald Lee "Garry" Roseberg.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sam Bennett of Texas A&M University on winning the 2022 U.S. Amateur golf championship.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
02/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2023 1:35PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 27, 2023, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 12:34PM
Caption:
In memory of former Texas state representative Joe Barnett Cannon.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2023 2:13PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Birthday Bash in Navasota.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2023 2:29PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 2023 Texas Independence Day ceremony hosted by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 4:51PM
Caption:
Congratulating Daisy Lee Jones of Calvert on the occasion of her 108th birthday.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 5:24PM
Caption:
In memory of Larry Leon Weiseman.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 5:45PM
Caption:
In memory of Theresa Linda Becka of College Station.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 2:57PM
Caption:
Congratulating Huntsville Municipal Airport on receiving the 2023 TxDOT Aviation Award for the Local/Basic Project of the Year.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 2:58PM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael and Haley Rothrock of Conroe on the birth of their son, Michael Mason Rothrock.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 2:58PM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael and Haley Rothrock of Conroe on the birth of their son, Riley Patrick Rothrock.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 2:59PM
Caption:
In memory of Phyllis Barbara Giovannelli of San Antonio.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 3:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Charley Phelps Peck of Weatherford.
Author:
Kacal | Burns | Murr | Smith | Stucky
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 3:01PM
Caption:
In memory of Joe Michael Crow.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 3:03PM
Caption:
In memory of Joseph "Joe" Emmett.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 3:03PM
Caption:
In memory of Robert Lys of Navasota.
Author:
Kacal | Raney
Last Action:
05/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2023 10:23AM
Caption:
Honoring the inaugural graduating class of the Aggie ACHIEVE program.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2023 12:20PM
Caption:
In memory of Rebecca Anne Elliott McKenzie of Victoria.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2023 12:20PM
Caption:
Recognizing the 2023 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Bryan/College Station.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 4:12PM
Caption:
Commending Maximillian L. Kloberdanz for his service as legislative director for State Representative Kyle Kacal.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 4:12PM
Caption:
In memory of Jerry Don Spikes of Bryan.
Author:
Kacal | Ashby
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Congratulating Keith Smith on his retirement as superintendent of Madisonville CISD.
Author:
Kacal | Ashby | Raney | Harless
Last Action:
05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 5:50PM
Caption:
In memory of Fred Arthur Henson of Madisonville.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 9:21PM
Caption:
Commending Milton Y. Tate Jr. on his service as mayor of Brenham.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 10:12AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Cafe Texan in Huntsville on its reopening.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 9:29PM
Caption:
Honoring Valley Spring United Methodist Church in Llano County on the 120th anniversary of the church's sanctuary.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 8:55PM
Caption:
In memory of Ronald Anthony Maceo of Galveston.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 1:34PM
Caption:
In memory of Richard Michael Hempel of Kosse.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 1:34PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sam Bennett of Texas A&M University on winning low amateur honors at the 2023 Masters golf tournament.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Karen Campion of Bryan on her election as president of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kaye Boehning on being named the 2023 Houston District Rural Business Owner of the Year by the Small Business Association Houston District Office.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:16PM
Caption:
Congratulating Buddy Schroeder on retiring as president and CEO of the United Heritage Credit Union.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:03PM
Caption:
In memory of Jerry L. Hickman.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:20PM
Caption:
Honoring Byrleen K. Terry for her 49 years of service to the Marlin Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:18PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lucchese Bootmaker on its 140th anniversary.
Author:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Don and Lyn Brown on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Joint Author (10):
Author:
Hinojosa | Hayes | Kacal | Rose | Anderson
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the period for transporting a criminal defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial to a facility for competency restoration services and to the compensation to the county for the costs of confinement occurring after that period.
Author:
Raney | Kacal
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Brazos County.
Author:
Bonnen | Kacal | King, Ken | Rose | Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing.
Author:
Guillen | Kacal | Ashby | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain assets used for agricultural production and to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
Author:
Price | Rogers | Gamez | Kacal | Ashby
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.
Author:
King, Ken | Kacal | Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Burrows
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.
Author:
Campos | Kacal
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to county and municipal regulation of automated external defibrillators.
Author:
Burns | Shine | Kacal
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
Author:
Guillen | Kacal | Ashby | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of a producer and to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
Author:
Darby | Rogers | Kacal | Lambert | Raney
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 5:17PM
Caption:
In memory of former State Representative Robert R. "Bob" Turner of Voss.
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