Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Tony Tinderholt 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.
Introduced34
Out of committee18
Passed one chamber15
Passed both chambers11
Became law11
Never left committee16
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 30 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Resolutions 8Education 6Education–Higher 5Civil Remedies & Liabilities 4Law Enforcement 4Crimes 4
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to assisted living facility operations and provision of certain services to assisted living facility residents without a license; creating a criminal offense.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children and other protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school.
Passed one chamberPlaced on intent calendar · 2025-05-28
Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-05-27
Honoring Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election to the papacy.
Became lawReported enrolled · 2025-05-25
Recognizing May 19, 2025, as Trooper Day at the Texas Capitol.
Became lawReported enrolled · 2025-05-19
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 a study by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office regarding the creation of the Department of Marketing Services.
Passed one chamberReceived from the House · 2025-05-14
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from setting aside a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance.
Out of committeePlaced on General State Calendar · 2025-05-13
Relating to the required notice regarding the possession of a firearm on the premises of certain businesses; providing an administrative penalty.
Out of committeePlaced on General State Calendar · 2025-05-13
Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Out of committeeLaid on the table subject to call · 2025-05-12
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
Passed one chamberReferred to State Affairs · 2025-05-01
Congratulating the Texas Rangers on their 53rd anniversary in Arlington.
Became lawReported enrolled · 2025-04-21
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.