Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Helen Kerwin
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 7/6/2025

Number of Bills: 48

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (26):
HB 1674 Author: Kerwin | Hopper | Morales Shaw | Bumgarner | Morales, Eddie
Last Action: 05/09/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense.

HB 1952 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 04/17/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the composition of county appraisal district boards of directors.

HB 2014 Author: Kerwin
Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Somervell County Hospital District.

HB 2065 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 04/24/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the overnight parking of a commercial motor vehicle in or near certain residential subdivisions.

HB 2220 Author: Kerwin | Holt | Troxclair | Louderback | Bumgarner
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.

HB 2388 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.

HB 2389 Author: Kerwin | Curry
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by and contracts or other agreements with certain aliens or foreign entities.

HB 2390 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 03/14/2025 H Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
Caption: Relating to agreements between municipalities and counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.

HB 2743 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 03/18/2025 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 18 2025 11:56AM
Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain surplus state revenue for ad valorem tax relief.

HB 2991 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the donation of blood by persons younger than 18 years of age; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 3049 Author: Kerwin | Curry
Last Action: 03/20/2025 H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Caption: Relating to the designation of animal control officers as first responders.

HB 3087 Author: Kerwin | Orr | Lowe
Last Action: 05/21/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3153 Author: Kerwin
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to hiring and employment requirements for persons in direct contact with children at certain facilities.

HB 3182 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.

HB 3189 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 04/24/2025 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of trafficking of persons.

HB 3231 Author: Kerwin | Schatzline | Hopper | Troxclair | Louderback
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 3590 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Referred to Elections: Mar 25 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the conduct of early voting by certain political subdivisions.

HB 4648 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of ad valorem taxes and certain state and local taxes, the enactment of a uniform state sales tax, and related school and local government finance reform; increasing the rate of a tax.

HB 5022 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of immunization with a product containing mRNA material.

HB 5332 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 05/01/2025 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of excess axle or gross weight permits.

HB 5461 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 04/14/2025 H No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits following certain parental truancy convictions.

HB 5478 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.

HB 5671 Author: Kerwin
Sponsor: King
Last Action: 06/22/2025 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.

HR 474 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 03/31/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2025 7:50PM
Caption: Honoring the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin TD, on the occasion of his visit to Texas.

HR 551 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 03/25/2025 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2025 4:16PM
Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Johnson County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 789 Author: Kerwin
Last Action: 05/23/2025 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2025 10:19PM
Caption: Honoring the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum in Cleburne.

Joint Author (22):
HB 148 Author: Turner | Capriglione | Kerwin | Cook | Collier
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district.

HB 178 Author: Morales, Christina | Bernal | Cunningham | Lujan | Kerwin
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to social studies curriculum choice for public school students.

HB 367 Author: Rosenthal | Oliverson | Simmons | Plesa | Kerwin
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.

HB 1057 Author: Bhojani | Ashby | Talarico | Kerwin | Allen
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Adam
Last Action: 05/27/2025 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 27 2025 8:53PM
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 1085 Author: Curry | Kerwin | Gerdes
Last Action: 05/14/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the offering of a lifetime recreation and outdoor pursuits course to satisfy the physical education curriculum requirements for public high school students.

HB 1290 Author: Harris Davila | Isaac | Hull | Kerwin | Bernal
Last Action: 05/09/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain food additives from being included in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.

HB 1385 Author: Virdell | Harris Davila | Kerwin | Luther | Troxclair
Last Action: 03/11/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 11 2025 3:26PM
Caption: Relating to the labeling of beef and beef products; providing a civil penalty.

HB 1730 Author: Morales Shaw | Bumgarner | Flores | Garcia, Josey | Kerwin
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.

HB 1972 Author: Oliverson | Lalani | Kerwin | Shofner
Last Action: 04/23/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring coursework in nutrition at public medical schools.

HB 2153 Author: Slawson | Kerwin
Last Action: 05/15/2025 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 377 in Hood and Johnson Counties as the Bob Cornett Parkway.

HB 2598 Author: Button | Buckley | Allen | Bernal | Kerwin
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to a school psychologist licensed under the Occupations Code.

HB 2674 Author: Cook | Luther | Leo Wilson | Buckley | Kerwin
Sponsor: Hagenbuch
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the regulation of home school programs.

HB 2946 Author: Oliverson | Rose | Manuel | Kerwin
Last Action: 03/19/2025 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 19 2025 12:35PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of nutrition support services to Medicaid recipients in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services and a report on the health outcomes of providing those services.

HB 2947 Author: McLaughlin | Kerwin
Last Action: 05/07/2025 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to truancy and the offense of a parent contributing to nonattendance.

HB 3088 Author: Orr | Kerwin | Flores | DeAyala | Gervin-Hawkins
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department to procure goods and services related to items for resale by the department.

HB 3483 Author: Gámez | Kerwin
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 05/28/2025 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a special utility district to issue a public security.

HB 3736 Author: Shofner | Kerwin
Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain additives from being included in food and drinks provided by school districts.

HB 3738 Author: Shofner | Kerwin
Last Action: 03/26/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 26 2025 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to an annual study on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in school lunches.

HB 4785 Author: Lowe | Luther | Kerwin
Last Action: 04/03/2025 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM
Caption: Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual.

HB 5371 Author: Lowe | Kerwin
Last Action: 04/07/2025 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to reporting on students not lawfully present in the United States enrolled in a public school; creating a criminal offense.

HB 5398 Author: Morales, Eddie | Metcalf | Vasut | Kerwin | Troxclair
Last Action: 05/06/2025 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.

HB 5616 Author: Howard | Meyer | Dyson | Kerwin | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption: Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and funding for the program.

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