Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Charles Schwertner was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced163
Out of committee120
Passed one chamber117
Passed both chambers92
Became law90
Never left committee43
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 102 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Resolutions 35Utilities 33Utilities–Electric 27City Government 21State Finances 20State Finances–Management & Control 19
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Became lawEffective on 1/1/26 · 2025-06-22
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain real estate professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Became lawEffective on 1/1/26 · 2025-06-22
Returning House Bill No. 14 to the Senate for further consideration.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Recognizing May 2025 as National Water Safety Month.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Relating to the creation of the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the electronic posting of notices and agendas for meetings of the commissioners court of a county.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to an alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident management team members, including the removal of coverage for nongovernment members.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.