Bills & Legislation

Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.

Carl H. Tepper

In memory of Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza of Harlingen.

Janie Lopez

In memory of José "Joe G." García Gonzalez of San Benito.

Janie Lopez

Congratulating Chi-mei Lin on her retirement as chief executive officer of the Chinese Community Center in Houston.

Gene Wu

Recognizing March 2025 as Kidney Month.

Tom Oliverson

Recognizing José D. Ollervides for his service to the City of Laredo.

Richard Peña Raymond

Posthumously honoring the construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024.

Christina Morales

Congratulating Heather Keister of Lubbock on being named the 2024 Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers.

Carl H. Tepper

Congratulating UTMB in Galveston on its recognition as a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.

Terri Leo Wilson

Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Kleberg County Day at the State Capitol.

J. M. Lozano

Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol.

J. M. Lozano

Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Calhoun County Day at the State Capitol.

J. M. Lozano

Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Bee County Day at the State Capitol.

J. M. Lozano

Relating to the nomination and election procedures for speaker.

Todd Hunter

Honoring Adán Medrano for his outstanding contributions as a chef, author, and documentary filmmaker.

Christina Morales

Commemorating the 143rd anniversary of the birth of Minnie Fisher Cunningham.

Christina Morales

Suspending the constitutional order of business.

Cody Vasut

Honoring the United Warrior Band of the Seminole Nation/John Horse Band.

Eddie Morales

In memory of Judge Morris L. Overstreet.

Richard Peña Raymond

In memory of Peggy Jean Newman of Laredo.

Richard Peña Raymond

Congratulating Steve McMichael on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

Richard Peña Raymond

In memory of Corey D. Comperatore of Sarver, Pennsylvania.

Richard Peña Raymond

In memory of Dr. Charles Eugene Urdy of Austin.

Sheryl Cole

Designating the Texas strip steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.

Kevin SparksRepublican

Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.

Sarah EckhardtDemocrat

Urging Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to clarify that the states and Congress may reasonably regulate and limit the spending of money to influence campaigns, elections, or ballot measures.

Angela PaxtonRepublican

Designating El Paso as the official Boot Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

César BlancoDemocrat

Designating Bandera as the official Cowboy Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Pete FloresRepublican

Designating Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Joan HuffmanRepublican

Designating Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals.

Bryan HughesRepublican

Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new transit amenity center at 207 W. 14th Street in the Capitol Complex the "Lead On! Transit Amenity" in honor of Justin Dart.

Bob HallRepublican

Urging Congress to preserve Sections 45U, 45Y, and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code.

Tan ParkerRepublican

Designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Roland GutierrezDemocrat

Honoring the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for its stewardship of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park.

Brandon CreightonRepublican

Urging all public universities in Texas to respond swiftly and decisively to any attempts to occupy or disrupt campus property.

Brandon CreightonRepublican

Recognizing the strategic importance of the Panama Canal to the economic strength of the United States and the State of Texas.

John Lujan

Recognizing the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States.

Keresa Richardson

Urging the federal government to take immediate action in addressing issues related to security at the border.

Brandon CreightonRepublican

Designating Pflugerville as the official Trail Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Sarah EckhardtDemocrat

Urging Congress to enact a balanced budget requirement.

Brandon CreightonRepublican

Urging the United States Department of Commerce to maintain the Tomato Suspension Agreement.

César BlancoDemocrat

Urging the state to adopt the policy to recognize two sexes, male and female.

Bryan HughesRepublican

Designating Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Adam HinojosaRepublican

Urging Congress and the Trump Administration to stop federal regulators from pressuring banks to unjustly debank customers.

Tan ParkerRepublican

Recognizing the 10-mile coastal zone off the gulf coast that Texas has sovereignty over as the "Gulf of Texas."

Brandon CreightonRepublican

Expressing support for renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.

Kevin SparksRepublican