Their bills, from filing to law
Bills José Menéndez 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.
Introduced280
Out of committee86
Passed one chamber82
Passed both chambers71
Became law71
Never left committee194
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 76 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Education 77Education–Primary & Secondary 57Resolutions 57HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 29Health 28Education–School Districts 27
Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services.
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 allocation of low income housing tax credits.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to a convenience fee for processing electronic payments for motor vehicles.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to a study on prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputation.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 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 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 special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for students with severe or life-threatening illnesses.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.