Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Keresa Richardson 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.
Introduced43
Out of committee20
Passed one chamber12
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee23
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 30 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Education 8Property Interests 7Civil Remedies & Liabilities 6Resolutions 5Education–Primary & Secondary 5Crimes 4
Relating to the creation of the Colmena Ranch Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
Became lawSee remarks for effective date · 2025-06-20
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to eligibility for a master plumber license.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Relating to the disclosure of certain fraud detection information obtained in the administration of the unemployment compensation system.
Became lawEffective immediately · 2025-06-20
Relating to creating the criminal offense of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-06-20
Designating the first Saturday of every month as Small Business Saturday for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Became lawSigned by the Governor · 2025-06-20
Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-05-30
Recognizing the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States.
Out of committeeCommittee report sent to Calendars · 2025-05-24
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services.
Became lawEffective on 9/1/25 · 2025-05-24
Honoring the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America.
Became lawReported enrolled · 2025-05-23
Honoring the longstanding relationship between the Province of Québec and the State of Texas.
Became lawReported enrolled · 2025-05-16
Relating to the time period for which certain funds payable under a construction contract must be reserved for the benefit of mechanic's lien claimants.
Out of committeePlaced on General State Calendar · 2025-05-15
Relating to compliance reviews of assisted living facilities.
Out of committeePlaced on General State Calendar · 2025-05-14
Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
Out of committeeLaid on the table subject to call · 2025-05-14
Relating to prohibitions in connection with certain sales of clothing on an Internet website or software application; providing a civil penalty.
Out of committeePlaced on General State Calendar · 2025-05-13
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.