Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Josey Garcia 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.
Introduced73
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber29
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee42
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 22.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Military & Veterans 18Education 14Family 12Education–Primary & Secondary 10VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS 10Interim Studies 8
Relating to certain authorities of the adjutant general for procurement and construction.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to proof of identity of a person making an acknowledgment of a written instrument.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to confirming the provision of certain notices before the full adversary hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-05-29
Relating to the use of geothermal energy as a dispatchable generation resource.
Passed one chamberLeft pending in committee · 2025-05-23
Relating to identifying an individual with veteran's status and providing notice to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Passed one chamberLeft pending in committee · 2025-05-23
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land, water, and wildlife conservation account.
Passed one chamberReferred to Natural Resources · 2025-05-22
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Passed one chamberReferred to Criminal Justice · 2025-05-21
Relating to searches of the state registry of paternity.
Passed one chamberReferred to Health & Human Services · 2025-05-20
Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Passed one chamberReferred to Vet Affairs · 2025-05-19
Relating to certain mental health policies and services for peace officers, fire fighters, and telecommunicators.
Passed one chamberReferred to Local Government · 2025-05-19
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.