Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr.
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 7/6/2025

Number of Bills: 132

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (111):
HB 116 Author: Dutton | Jones, Jolanda
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

HB 123 Author: Dutton | Manuel | Buckley | Leo Wilson | Ward Johnson
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/27/2025 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2025 12:40PM
Caption: Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.

HB 2234 Author: Dutton | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action: 05/19/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.

HB 2235 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.

HB 2236 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.

HB 2237 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to abolishing the death penalty.

HB 2238 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.

HB 2239 Author: Dutton | LaHood
Last Action: 05/12/2025 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.

HB 2240 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain void marriages.

HB 2241 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to firearms; authorizing a private civil right of action.

HB 2242 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/15/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to policy-making authority of constables for the purpose of a federal civil rights action.

HB 2288 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to required findings for the issuance of a protective order.

HB 2350 Author: Dutton | Rodríguez Ramos
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to standing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 2351 Author: Dutton | Luther
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the employment of persons not lawfully present; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2352 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to requiring wireless telephone service providers and mobile device manufacturers to disable certain stolen mobile devices.

HB 2353 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to compensation for an attorney ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

HB 2394 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to voter registration, including electronic voter registration.

HB 2395 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 2396 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

HB 2397 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the oversight of Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.

HB 2445 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/17/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 17 2025 2:32PM
Caption: Relating to the carcinogenic risk level used in the development of certain environmental remediation benchmarks.

HB 2446 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.

HB 2495 Author: Dutton | Rodríguez Ramos
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to certain rights of a child or a parent or the sole managing conservator of a child in relation to the child's enrollment in school.

HB 2496 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/13/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to required findings for the issuance of a protective order based on the commission of family violence.

HB 2558 Author: Dutton | Garcia, Linda
Last Action: 04/30/2025 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.

HB 2642 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the persons entitled to request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.

HB 2643 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the application of child support guidelines to net resources in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 2644 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the amount of a fine and costs discharged by a defendant while confined in jail or engaged in labor.

HB 2645 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.

HB 2646 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/2025 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.

HB 2647 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.

HB 2648 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest.

HB 2649 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case.

HB 2681 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/08/2025 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances.

HB 2728 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/29/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to spoliation of evidence held for use in a criminal proceeding.

HB 2729 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/30/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of hearsay evidence in a hearing for a person charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 2778 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the release on bail of certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of the person's release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 2779 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the operation of free prekindergarten programs by certain school districts and to the early education allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 2780 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Teacher Residency Partnership Program and a residency partnership allotment under the Foundation School Program.

HB 2781 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students.

HB 2782 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to instructional facilities funding for certain open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 2799 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/23/2025 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain cases from judicial statistics reporting, court performance measures, or other judicial or court efficiency reporting by the Texas Judicial Council and the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

HB 2800 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
Caption: Relating to the apprenticeship system of adult career and technology education.

HB 2847 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to truancy and parental contribution to nonattendance of school; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 2848 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from or refund of tuition and fees for certain lower-division students enrolled at Texas Southern University or Prairie View A&M University.

HB 2932 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.

HB 2933 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the restoration of civil rights to a criminal defendant.

HB 2934 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.

HB 2935 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/08/2025 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Julia C. Hester House State Park.

HB 2936 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

HB 2967 Author: Dutton | Simmons
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to vision screenings for public and private school students, including vision screening information reporting for public school students, and to the creation of a vision care grant program for certain students.

HB 2971 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an agreed divorce order in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.

HB 3037 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to temporarily decreasing the rate of state sales and use taxes under certain circumstances.

HB 3038 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the notice of intent to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 3039 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the definition of "affected person" for purposes of a contested case hearing held by or for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding certain environmental permit applications.

HB 3040 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for public office for persons finally convicted of a felony.

HB 3070 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for opening an early learning and child-care center in certain affordable housing developments.

HB 3180 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the contents of a request for disclosure in a civil action brought under the Family Code.

HB 3181 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of a court order for possession of or access to a child and related order modifications.

HB 3215 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on parole or mandatory supervision.

HB 3216 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.

HB 3217 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to public comments on matters subject to a hearing under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 3218 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures.

HB 3279 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.

HB 3281 Author: Dutton | Hull
Last Action: 05/10/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to procedures and grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship.

HB 3282 Author: Dutton | Hull
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain procedures in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 3460 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.

HB 3581 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.

HB 3582 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to a private civil cause of action against a public school for the violation of certain student or parental rights.

HB 3583 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to reading instruction, assessment instruments, and interventions provided to public school students.

HB 3996 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to extensions of the mandatory dismissal date in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 4034 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support, and to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.

HB 4035 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/16/2025 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 4213 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/21/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the accrual of interest on overdue child support.

HB 4351 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to postsecondary degree requirements in hiring and contracting by governmental entities.

HB 4352 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the removal of a public school student from the classroom for engaging in conduct involving the possession of certain prohibited substances.

HB 4354 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/01/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to access to certain public school library materials.

HB 4507 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a petition to change the name of a child.

HB 4509 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/28/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.

HB 4999 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/06/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.

HB 5001 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for teacher pay raises.

HB 5026 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

HB 5143 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to s/c on Family & Fiduciary Relationships by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the referral of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity to a court designated as a juvenile court in certain counties.

HB 5363 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

HB 5498 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to a public school's grievance procedure.

HB 5621 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/16/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of district and county attorneys to prosecute certain consumer protection violations.

HCR 36 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Expressing support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.

HCR 38 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/05/2025 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Expressing support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.

HJR 195 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.

HJR 196 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.

HR 168 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/05/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2025 11:46AM
Caption: Honoring the El Dorado Social Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

HR 255 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/13/2025 H Reported enrolled: Feb 13 2025 11:15AM
Caption: In memory of Robert Allen Batteaux of Houston.

HR 463 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2025 7:50PM
Caption: In memory of Isaac T. Bryant of Houston.

HR 503 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2025 4:03PM
Caption: Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Kappa Day at the State Capitol.

HR 677 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2025 12:50PM
Caption: In memory of former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman.

HR 825 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 4:26PM
Caption: In memory of Roy Leonard Grant Sr. of Houston.

HR 880 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 9:57PM
Caption: Commemorating the 2025 Founders Day celebration of the Barrett Station Civic League.

HR 881 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:02PM
Caption: In memory of Jutson Benard Holton Jr. of Houston.

HR 882 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 4:51PM
Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Houston.

HR 957 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2025 12:04PM
Caption: In memory of Albert Earl Coleman of Houston.

HR 1044 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 4:14PM
Caption: Commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Nickel Sandwich Grill in Houston.

HR 1045 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 06/01/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2025 4:10PM
Caption: Congratulating Cynthia Bailey on her receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1046 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/24/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2025 4:37PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. M. D. Morrison Sr. on his receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1060 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/07/2025 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: May 7 2025 5:42PM
Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to regulate card and social clubs for safety and reliability across the state.

HR 1086 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/22/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2025 4:07PM
Caption: Commending the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its contributions during World War II.

HR 1099 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/22/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2025 4:17PM
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Cobb Sixth Grade Campus honor society and student council on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.

HR 1242 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 5:26PM
Caption: In memory of Preston Paul Solarie.

HR 1243 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/22/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2025 4:08PM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the appointment of the all-female Supreme Court of Texas.

HR 1525 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:09AM
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the community of Barrett.

HR 1526 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 06/02/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2025 4:48PM
Caption: In memory of José Griñán, former broadcast journalist for FOX 26 Houston.

HR 1527 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 06/03/2025 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2025 10:18AM
Caption: In memory of the Reverend Dr. Byrd Lacey Jr. of Houston.

Joint Author (21):
HB 100 Author: Leo Wilson | Buckley | Dutton | Davis, Aicha | Plesa
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools.

HB 1079 Author: Curry | Dutton | Davis, Aicha | Hunter
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.

HB 1137 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.

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 1532 Author: Cunningham | Walle | Dutton | Swanson
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

HB 1573 Author: Jones, Venton | Buckley | Bernal | Dutton | Hernandez
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption: Relating to a school district policy regarding custodian workloads.

HB 1579 Author: Guerra | Talarico | Plesa | Dutton
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Referred to Education K-16
Caption: Relating to establishing the Texas Seal of Biliteracy for public high school students.

HB 1581 Author: Guerra | Talarico | Plesa | Dutton | Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra
Last Action: 05/14/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.

HB 1773 Author: Bhojani | VanDeaver | Lopez, Janie | Walle | Dutton
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.

HB 1879 Author: Simmons | Dutton | Perez, Vincent
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.

HB 1922 Author: Dean | Leach | Dutton | Hayes | Landgraf
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.

HB 2216 Author: Hull | Rose | Dutton | Richardson | Gates
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/07/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedures and grounds related to the removal and placement of children, including for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.

HB 3284 Author: Frank | Dutton | Talarico | Leo Wilson
Sponsor: King
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family.

HB 3311 Author: Swanson | Hayes | Leach | Dutton
Last Action: 05/12/2025 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to priority of claims against a decedent's estate and to payment of the family allowance from the estate.

HB 3783 Author: Hull | Orr | Slawson | Holt | Dutton
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to court-ordered counseling in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 3784 Author: Frank | Dutton | Lujan
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to establishing the Texas Commission for Boys and Men.

HB 3968 Author: Plesa | Dutton
Last Action: 03/27/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the School Meals Council to study and make recommendations regarding public school meal programs.

HB 4623 Author: Little | Dutton | Leo Wilson
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to liability of public schools and professional school employees for sexual misconduct involving students.

HB 4870 Author: Davis, Aicha | Dutton | LaHood | Hayes
Last Action: 05/12/2025 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a relative and kinship care grant program administered by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

HCR 100 Author: Flores | Howard | Raymond | Goodwin | Dutton
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.

HR 525 Author: Thompson | Davis, Yvonne | Dutton | Lalani
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2025 2:10PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner.

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