Judith Zaffirini

Voted to send House Joint Resolution 34 to Texas voters. It would let lawmakers exempt the added value from border security structures on land in counties next to Mexico from property tax. The Texas Senate approved it 23-8 and put it on the November 4, 2025 statewide ballot.

May 21, 2025Opposes Immigration

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 15, which caps lot-size rules on new subdivisions in large cities at 3,000 square feet. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 24-7.

March 19, 2025Supports Housing Affordability

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 33, which bars government offices from using public money to help someone obtain an abortion. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 22-9.

April 16, 2025Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to send Senate Joint Resolution 18, a proposed constitutional amendment permanently barring state taxes on capital gains. The Texas Senate approved it 24-6 and put it on the November 4, 2025 statewide ballot.

March 18, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 13, a school library law giving elected school boards final approval of every library book. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 23-8.

March 19, 2025Opposes Civil Rights

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

The Texas Senate reports that Senator Judith Zaffirini's SB 1036, empowering the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to address fraudulent solar-energy sales, took effect September 1, 2025.

September 1, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: senate.texas.gov · researched August 21, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 1036, which makes home solar sellers register, carry insurance and give buyers five days to cancel. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 22-8.

April 7, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 705 in the 2025 session, on the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees; Governor Abbott vetoed it on June 22, 2025.

June 22, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1838 in the 2025 session, on the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity; Governor Abbott vetoed it on June 22, 2025.

June 22, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4042 in the 2025 session, on the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines; it became law without the governor's signature on June 22, 2025.

June 22, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2501 in the 2025 session, on selection of an attorney by an indigent parent as attorney ad litem for the parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; Governor Abbott vetoed it on June 22, 2025.

June 22, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2111 in the 2025 session, on legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant; Governor Abbott vetoed it on June 22, 2025.

June 22, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4885 in the 2025 session, on the disclosure of confidential juvenile records to a managed assigned counsel program; Governor Abbott vetoed it on June 22, 2025.

June 22, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1036 in the 2025 session, on the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 5677 in the 2025 session, on the creation of the Pura Vida Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 916 in the 2025 session, on consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2589 in the 2025 session, on procedures for a commissioners court to close, abandon, or vacate certain county roads; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 201 in the 2025 session, on the financial crimes intelligence center; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2073 in the 2025 session, on the authority of an appraisal district to purchase, finance the purchase of, or lease real property or construct or finance the construction of improvements to real property; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 1237 in the 2025 session, on the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2765 in the 2025 session, on the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1255 in the 2025 session, on the regulation of mold assessors and remediators; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1254 in the 2025 session, on the regulation of professional employer organizations; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 1562 in the 2025 session, on massage student permits; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2069 in the 2025 session, on the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2358 in the 2025 session, on training required or offered by the Health and Human Services Commission for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers and ICF-IID program providers; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4219 in the 2025 session, on a governmental body's response to a request for public information; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 766 in the 2025 session, on the correction of references to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1663 in the 2025 session, on notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1839 in the 2025 session, on the delivery of records, including a will, in probate proceedings transferred to other courts; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1760 in the 2025 session, on guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 917 in the 2025 session, on certain boiler inspection reports and the composition and governance of the board of boiler rules; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2443 in the 2025 session, on electronic delivery of documents sent or received by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1946 in the 2025 session, on the creation of a family violence criminal homicide prevention task force; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2240 in the 2025 session, on certain void marriages; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3806 in the 2025 session, on prohibited activities of a state trust company under supervision; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 66 in the 2025 session, on a study on authorizing a supporter under a supported decision-making agreement to assist an adult with a disability with legal proceedings; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3104 in the 2025 session, on the appointment and compensation of a bailiff appointed by the judges of certain district courts in Webb County; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1547 in the 2025 session, on fees charged by county clerks for certain property records; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2127 in the 2025 session, on the assignment of certain retired and former justices and judges; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 5320 in the 2025 session, on the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2075 in the 2025 session, on the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 53 in the 2025 session, on certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 904 in the 2025 session, on the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4894 in the 2025 session, on the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Creedmoor Municipal Utility District; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 800 in the 2025 session, on a public institution of higher education's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking resources and policy orientation; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 748 in the 2025 session, on the regulation of laser hair removal; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4748 in the 2025 session, on state agency purchasing methods and procedures, including a state agency multiple award contract purchasing procedure; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 705 in the 2025 session, on the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 272 in the 2025 session, on the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1335 in the 2025 session, on decedents' estates; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1535 in the 2025 session, on the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3146 in the 2025 session, on certain hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4904 in the 2025 session, on civil liability of property owners relating to motorcycle instruction and training courses; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 764 in the 2025 session, on the procedure for a hearing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on the denial of an electrician's license or disciplinary action against an electrician; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 905 in the 2025 session, on the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3804 in the 2025 session, on the regulation of state banks; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 968 in the 2025 session, on the licensing and regulation of the practice of podiatry; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4765 in the 2025 session, on the regulation of code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 627 in the 2025 session, on the licensing and regulation of dietitians; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 918 in the 2025 session, on the licensing and regulation of orthotists and prosthetists; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1667 in the 2025 session, on the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files; authorizing a fee; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1574 in the 2025 session, on a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3619 in the 2025 session, on the rights and liabilities of the owner of the surface estate of the tract of land on which a well to be plugged or replugged by the Railroad Commission of Texas is located; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2340 in the 2025 session, on the qualifications, communications, and recordkeeping of a child custody evaluator and the admissibility of a child custody evaluation under certain circumstances; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas Senate Bill 467 in the 2025 session, on a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 60 in the 2025 session, on the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2587 in the 2025 session, on the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4559 in the 2025 session, on the repeal of an unused definition and a chapter heading formerly regulating membership dues; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3376 in the 2025 session, on training on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related disorders for certain guardians; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2530 in the 2025 session, on special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4426 in the 2025 session, on permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for commercial surface disposal facilities; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 387 in the 2025 session, on bond requirements for certain judges; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3623 in the 2025 session, on the manner of solicitation of bids for certain purchases by the comptroller of public accounts and state agencies; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 171 in the 2025 session, on the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 5650 in the 2025 session, on the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 40; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4738 in the 2025 session, on the elimination of the remittance of a portion of certain loan administration fees to the comptroller; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2286 in the 2025 session, on the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 57 in the 2025 session, on provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or emergency situation; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 523 in the 2025 session, on the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3803 in the 2025 session, on the confidentiality and disclosure of certain financial information of perpetual care cemeteries and perpetual care trust funds; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1164 in the 2025 session, on emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1559 in the 2025 session, on conflicts between a protective order and certain other orders and to the transfer of a protective order; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 541 in the 2025 session, on the provision of direct patient care by physicians and health care practitioners; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1534 in the 2025 session, on a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

As dean of the Texas Senate, authored and passed a record 135 bills. That was during the 89th regular legislative session in 2025. The dean is the chamber's longest-serving member.

June 2, 2025

Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 14, 2026

Voted against the final, negotiated version of House Bill 493, which bars people convicted of first- or second-degree felonies from serving as poll watchers. The Senate adopted the report 23-8 and the law took effect September 1, 2025.

June 1, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against the final House-Senate deal on Senate Bill 8, which makes every jail-running sheriff seek a deal to help enforce immigration law. The bill became law after the Texas Senate approved it 20-11.

May 31, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1662 in the 2025 session, on notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 30, 2025.

May 30, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2124 in the 2025 session, on publication of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee's annual report; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 30, 2025.

May 30, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1537 in the 2025 session, on the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 30, 2025.

May 30, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Voted to accept the final House-Senate deal on Senate Bill 21, which created the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve managed by the comptroller. The bill became law after the Texas Senate approved the compromise 23-8.

May 30, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 3037 in the 2025 session, on the creation of La Cima Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain; it became law without the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

May 29, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2141 in the 2025 session, on the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 29, 2025.

May 29, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 746 in the 2025 session, on guardianship matters; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 29, 2025.

May 29, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2596 in the 2025 session, on the issuance of certain protective orders for certain burglary offenses; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 29, 2025.

May 29, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1666 in the 2025 session, on the payment of restitution; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 28, 2025.

May 28, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Voted against House Bill 223, which makes cities seek competing offers for lobbying contracts. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 19-12.

May 28, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against House Bill 5115, which raises certain election fraud from a misdemeanor to a second-degree felony. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 28, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against House Bill 3053, which blocks cities and counties from running or joining gun buyback programs meant to cut civilian gun ownership. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 28, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against House Bill 521, which tightens the rules for curbside voting, including a sworn statement of need. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 28, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 72 in the 2025 session, on the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 27, 2025.

May 27, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2122 in the 2025 session, on imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit amendments for the disposal of oil and gas waste; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 27, 2025.

May 27, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Voted against House Bill 3441, which lets people harmed by a vaccine sue its maker if the maker advertised it in Texas. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 27, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against House Bill 5033, which ends state car emissions inspections only if the federal requirement is removed. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 25, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1568 in the 2025 session, on the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 24, 2025.

May 24, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 703 in the 2025 session, on the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain offenses by massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 21, 2025.

May 21, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 65 in the 2025 session, on the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 19, 2025.

May 19, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2077 in the 2025 session, on the qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 19, 2025.

May 19, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1619 in the 2025 session, on the use of an epinephrine delivery system by certain entities; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 19, 2025.

May 19, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1532 in the 2025 session, on the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 19, 2025.

May 19, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 2972, which limits the campus free-speech law to students and employees and bars overnight speech events. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 14, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1697 in the 2025 session, on a customer guide to home solar energy devices; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 13, 2025.

May 13, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 510, which lets the secretary of state withhold voter-registration money from county officials who miss deadlines. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 13, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 2337, which makes shareholder advisory firms disclose advice based on environmental or diversity goals. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 8, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against House Joint Resolution 98, which asked Congress for a constitutional convention to limit federal spending and set term limits. The Texas Senate backed the request 17-14, and it became Texas's official application to Congress.

May 8, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 1257, which makes health plans that cover a gender transition procedure also cover its side effects and any reversal. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

April 24, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 37, which gives public university boards control over core courses, provost hires and faculty senates. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

April 16, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 965, which protects a public school employee's religious speech or prayer while working. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

April 1, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against the Senate version of Senate Bill 379, which barred food aid from buying sugary soft drinks. The Senate passed it 22-8 before a later House-Senate deal became law and narrowed the ban to sweetened drinks and candy.

March 31, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 1362, which bars Texas offices from using red flag gun orders unless state law allows them. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 19-11.

March 27, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 17, which bars governments, companies and certain people tied to hostile countries from buying Texas property. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 24-7.

March 19, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 12, which bars public schools from diversity duties and from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

March 19, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 11, which lets school boards create a daily school prayer and religious-reading period. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 23-7.

March 18, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 2, which created education savings accounts families can use for private school tuition. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 19-12.

February 5, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026