Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Rep. Stan Gerdes
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 7/6/2025

Number of Bills: 18

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (14):
SB 261 Author: Perry
Sponsor: Gerdes | Kitzman | VanDeaver | Bell, Keith | Dean
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption; providing civil and criminal penalties.

SB 379 Author: Middleton
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

SB 396 Author: Kolkhorst | Bettencourt
Sponsor: Gerdes | Isaac | Swanson | Toth | Wilson
Last Action: 05/05/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to confirmation of a voter's residence by a voter registrar.

SB 689 Author: Hughes
Sponsor: Gerdes | Tepper | Schatzline
Last Action: 05/20/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to employment practices regarding diversity and prohibiting the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.

SB 705 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board.

SB 745 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 05/30/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.

SB 748 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the regulation of laser hair removal.

SB 971 Author: Sparks
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.

SB 1261 Author: Perry
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.

SB 1364 Author: Nichols
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 05/21/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the repeal of wheelbase and horsepower restrictions for the state's passenger vehicle fleet.

SB 1490 Author: Bettencourt
Sponsor: Gerdes | Lujan | Leo Wilson
Last Action: 05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to adult high school charter program funding.

SB 2078 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Gerdes | Wharton | Bumgarner
Last Action: 06/22/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the regulation of composting in certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty.

SB 2568 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 05/27/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

SB 3058 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 05/27/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain improvements made and programs developed by the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District.

Joint Sponsor (4):
SB 269 Author: Perry
Sponsor: Frank | Swanson | Gerdes | Leach | Luther
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.

SB 711 Author: Hughes
Sponsor: Turner | Patterson | Gerdes | Bhojani
Last Action: 05/13/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium unit owners' associations.

SB 1146 Author: Birdwell
Sponsor: Darby | Guillen | Gerdes
Last Action: 05/28/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the plugging or replugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

SB 2306 Author: Parker
Sponsor: Schatzline | Hull | Manuel | Gerdes | Harris
Last Action: 05/27/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.

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