Texas 89th Legislature
Resolutions
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 17 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Resolutions Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (114)
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and ending on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and ending on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's recommendations, and the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the membership of the tribunal to review the commission's recommendations, and the authority of the commission, the tribunal, and the Texas Supreme Court to more effectively sanction judges and justices for judicial misconduct.
Proposing a constitutional amendment affirming the rights and responsibilities of parents.
Proposing a constitutional amendment affirming the rights and responsibilities of parents.
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Recognizing Edgewood ISD on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Recognizing Edgewood ISD on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Recognizing Renee Watson for her 25 years of service as director of the Bexar County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department.
Recognizing Renee Watson for her 25 years of service as director of the Bexar County Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department.
Recognizing International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 76, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Recognizing International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 76, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Recognizing Joseph C. Longway on the occasion of his retirement.
Recognizing Joseph C. Longway on the occasion of his retirement.
Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature.
Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature.
In memory of Ruth Ann Bewley of Longview.
In memory of Ruth Ann Bewley of Longview.
Recognizing David Sauer on the occasion of his retirement.
Recognizing David Sauer on the occasion of his retirement.
In memory of Reginald Reagan "Reg" Connor Jr. of Walnut Grove.
In memory of Reginald Reagan "Reg" Connor Jr. of Walnut Grove.
In memory of James Wayne Kyle of Carthage.
In memory of James Wayne Kyle of Carthage.
Congratulating Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland on the selection of Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin as the No. 1 restaurant in the Texas Monthly 2025 list of the 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas.
Congratulating Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland on the selection of Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin as the No. 1 restaurant in the Texas Monthly 2025 list of the 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas.
In memory of Molly Essary Smith.
In memory of Molly Essary Smith.
Recognizing the Tarleton State University men's rodeo team for winning a National Championship.
Recognizing the Tarleton State University men's rodeo team for winning a National Championship.
Congratulating the Midway High School softball team on winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division I state softball championship.
Congratulating the Midway High School softball team on winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division I state softball championship.
Congratulating the Midway High School baseball team on winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division I state championship.
Congratulating the Midway High School baseball team on winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division I state championship.
Congratulating the Tarleton State University women's rodeo team on winning a National Championship.
Congratulating the Tarleton State University women's rodeo team on winning a National Championship.
In memory of John Henry Moon Jr. of Pasadena.
In memory of John Henry Moon Jr. of Pasadena.
In memory of Mary Barrett Stevens of Austin.
In memory of Mary Barrett Stevens of Austin.
In memory of Willie Belle Mollett Boone of Houston.
In memory of Willie Belle Mollett Boone of Houston.
Recognizing ACCEYSS Consortium on the occasion of their 6th Annual Faith and Community Leadership Summit.
Recognizing ACCEYSS Consortium on the occasion of their 6th Annual Faith and Community Leadership Summit.
In memory of John Wilbur Galloway Sr. of Beeville.
In memory of John Wilbur Galloway Sr. of Beeville.
In memory of Lloyd Blaine Bolding of Kilgore.
In memory of Lloyd Blaine Bolding of Kilgore.
In memory of Shelton Bennet Cain of Hallsville.
In memory of Shelton Bennet Cain of Hallsville.
In memory of Linda Walton Semlear of Longview.
In memory of Linda Walton Semlear of Longview.
In memory of Robert Lawrence Sprouse of Longview.
In memory of Robert Lawrence Sprouse of Longview.
In memory of L. June Chenault of Henderson.
In memory of L. June Chenault of Henderson.
In memory of Robert Darrell Jones of Hideaway.
In memory of Robert Darrell Jones of Hideaway.
Recognizing YES to YOUTH Montgomery County Youth Services for their contributions to the community.
Recognizing YES to YOUTH Montgomery County Youth Services for their contributions to the community.
Recognizing the Bethune Woman's Club on the occasion of their 80th anniversary.
Recognizing the Bethune Woman's Club on the occasion of their 80th anniversary.
In memory of Amanda Dawn Wallace.
In memory of Amanda Dawn Wallace.
In memory of Jean Louise Swanson Pfaff of Mineola.
In memory of Jean Louise Swanson Pfaff of Mineola.
In memory of George Edward Caldwell of Tyler.
In memory of George Edward Caldwell of Tyler.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on resolutions passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 114 laws related to resolutions. These bills were authored by 25 different legislators and address various aspects of resolutions policy in Texas.
- Did resolutions bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Resolutions legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 106 Senate bills and 8 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most resolutions bills?
- The leading authors of resolutions legislation include Sen. Bryan Hughes (R) with 68 bills, Sen. Brian Birdwell (R) with 6 bills, Sen. Jose Menendez (D) with 4 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on resolutions issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for resolutions legislation?
- Among the 114 resolutions bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to resolutions in Texas law?
- Resolutions legislation frequently overlaps with Resolutions--memorial, Resolutions--congratulatory & Honorary, Resolutions--constitutional Amendments. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for resolutions legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 17 of the 114 resolutions bills (15%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on resolutions policy.
- When do Texas resolutions laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some resolutions bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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