Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Drew Darby 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.
Introduced149
Out of committee125
Passed one chamber94
Passed both chambers70
Became law70
Never left committee24
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 30 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Utilities 26Resolutions 26Oil & Gas 26Environment 22RAILROAD COMMISSION 22Energy 20
Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for commercial surface disposal facilities.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the recovery of certain costs associated with a gas utility's plant, facilities, or equipment placed in service.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to an emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency; providing penalties.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
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 connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
Became lawEffective on 1/1/26 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the election of certain entities to participate in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees; imposing a fee.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct an electric transmission line.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
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