Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Texas
Votes with Republicans
99%
on 970 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 99%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 2,190 of 2,190 roll calls · Senate median 100%
Their bills that became law
109 of 196
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 102
Roll calls on record
2,190
89th Legislature Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 12, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 89th Legislature Regular Session.
How Kevin Sparks votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Kevin Sparks sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Kevin Sparks is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 970 party-line votes.
HB2243 · Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.
Read 3rd time · 2025-05-27 · Passed 21–10 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2243 · Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading · 2025-05-27 · Passed 20–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2243 · Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.
Rules suspended-Regular order of business · 2025-05-27 · Passed 20–11 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1946 · Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force.
Senate concurs in House amendment(s) · 2025-05-30 · Failed 0–1
HB3697 · Relating to the text on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
Read 3rd time · 2025-05-28 · Failed 0–1
HB3062 · Relating to fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness education for students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Three day rule suspended · 2025-05-25 · Failed 0–1
HB2310 · Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of early learning and educational opportunities for young children with disabilities.
Three day rule suspended · 2025-05-25 · Failed 0–1
HB791 · Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
Three day rule suspended · 2025-05-19 · Failed 0–1
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Chuy HinojosaDemocrat · District 20 · 1,637 shared contested votes
60%
César BlancoDemocrat · District 29 · 1,615 shared contested votes
50%
Royce WestDemocrat · District 23 · 1,631 shared contested votes
38%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kevin Sparks 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.
Introduced196
Out of committee139
Passed one chamber133
Passed both chambers109
Became law109
Never left committee57
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 102 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Resolutions 60Resolutions–Congratulatory & Honorary 31Family 18Education 18HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 16State Finances 16
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Punkin Center Gin in Lamesa.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Congratulating Jim and Doris Stewart of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Congratulating Cody C. Campbell on his election as chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Congratulating Dustin R. Womble on his election as vice chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Commemorating the dedication of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Greenwood.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Congratulating Dudley "Dude" Speed on his retirement from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Congratulating David Gardiner Mitchell and Ginger Lane Mitchell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Donate Life Texas Day.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term length grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term lengths and grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
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 the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB2753 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB40 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the business court. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB268 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2885 · 2025-06-01
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB493 · 2025-06-01
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1637 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB2972 · 2025-06-01
Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2885 · 2025-06-01
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SR708 · 2025-06-01
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. No. 2972. (Read & adopted)
SR713 · 2025-06-01
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 40. (Read & adopted)
SB2972 · 2025-06-01
Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2753 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB40 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the business court. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB268 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2885 · 2025-06-01
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB493 · 2025-06-01
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2972 · 2025-06-01
Relating to expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB40 · 2025-06-01
Relating to the business court. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB3059 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. (Rules suspended)
SB2337 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3556 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB5246 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1405 · 2025-05-31
Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services. (Rules suspended)
HB3909 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2017 · 2025-05-31
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. (Rules suspended)
SB13 · 2025-05-31
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials. (Rules suspended)
SB37 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB8 · 2025-05-31
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements. (Rules suspended)
SB8 · 2025-05-31
Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3595 · 2025-05-31
Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB12 · 2025-05-31
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2373 · 2025-05-31
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SR715 · 2025-05-31
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5246. (Read & adopted)
SR703 · 2025-05-31
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2308. (Read & adopted)
SR687 · 2025-05-31
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3556. (Read & adopted)
HB3556 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB5246 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities regarding aerospace, aviation, and space exploration initiatives and activities, and to the abolishment of the spaceport trust fund. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3909 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device at a polling place. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB12 · 2025-05-31
Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2337 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2373 · 2025-05-31
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB13 · 2025-05-31
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB37 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or senate, training for members of the governing board, and the establishment, powers, and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Office of the Ombudsman. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB3595 · 2025-05-31
Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2308 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB2337 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
HB2017 · 2025-05-31
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB3059 · 2025-05-31
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1506 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB17 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SJR27 · 2025-05-30
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. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB21 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the purpose of investing in cryptocurrency and the investment authority of the comptroller of public accounts over the reserve and certain other state funds. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB1946 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB1362 · 2025-05-30
Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB905 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB710 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
SB509 · 2025-05-30
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. (Senate adopts conference committee report)
SB510 · 2025-05-30
Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws. (Senate concurs in House amendment(s))
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 2190 total roll-call votes this session).
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