Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Cody Harris 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.
Introduced117
Out of committee81
Passed one chamber57
Passed both chambers37
Became law36
Never left committee36
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 30 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State Finances 21State Finances–Management & Control 20WATER 17City Government 17Taxation 16Utilities 15
Relating to water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust and the Texas Water Bank.
VetoedVetoed by the Governor · 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
Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-22
Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.
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 treatment of a patient by a physical therapist without a referral.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
Became lawEffective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1, 2026 · 2025-06-20
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the continuation and operation of a health care provider participation district created by certain local governments to administer a health care provider participation program.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to patient data maintained by pharmacy benefit managers.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.