Kevin Sparks

Voted to pass 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, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Opposes Environment and Public Health

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Co-sponsored a Senate Joint Resolution and legislation dedicating state funding to Texas water infrastructure during the 2025 session.

March 24, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: senate.texas.gov · researched July 14, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to accept 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, 2025Opposes Immigration

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

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

Co-sponsored a Senate Joint Resolution and legislation dedicating state funding to Texas water infrastructure during the 2025 session.

March 24, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

Source: senate.texas.gov · researched July 14, 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 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, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Opposes Gun Control

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Opposes Gun Control

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 approve 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, 2025Supports Election Integrity

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Supports Election Integrity

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Supports Election Integrity

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 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, 2025Opposes Civil Rights

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Supports Civil Rights

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted to pass 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, 2025Opposes Civil Rights

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

Co-sponsored a Senate Joint Resolution and legislation dedicating state funding to Texas water infrastructure during the 2025 session.

March 24, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

Source: senate.texas.gov · researched July 14, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 868 in the 2025 session, on the allocation of money appropriated to the rural volunteer fire department assistance program; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 971 in the 2025 session, on the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3057 in the 2025 session, on health benefit plan coverage for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4449 in the 2025 session, on the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1718 in the 2025 session, on the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2407 in the 2025 session, on 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; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas Senate Bill 1952 in the 2025 session, on the administration and operation of the school health and related services program; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 34 in the 2025 session, on 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; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 5629 in the 2025 session, on the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 500 in the 2025 session, on access to certain information in the adoption process; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 4749 in the 2025 session, on reconstitution of the petit jury wheel and grand juror and petit juror qualifications and juror summoning in certain counties; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 2775 in the 2025 session, on the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2037 in the 2025 session, on permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee; Governor Abbott signed it into law on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3866 in the 2025 session, on the installation and operation of intermediate bulk container recycling facilities; authorizing a fee; it became law without the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 529 in the 2025 session, on the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive and use tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 30, 2025.

May 30, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 920 in the 2025 session, on the administration of nonprescription medications to certain public and private school students; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 30, 2025.

May 30, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 2448 in the 2025 session, on the establishment of the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 30, 2025.

May 30, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 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

Voted to pass 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 1886 in the 2025 session, on the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 27, 2025.

May 27, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted to pass 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

Authored Texas Senate Bill 499 in the 2025 session, on the selection by the board of directors of the West Coke County Hospital District of a depository bank for the district; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 24, 2025.

May 24, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas House Bill 3513 in the 2025 session, on the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 24, 2025.

May 24, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 855 in the 2025 session, on the authority of certain medical consenters to assume financial responsibility for certain out-of-network medical care provided to children in foster care; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 21, 2025.

May 21, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 530 in the 2025 session, on the accreditation of certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state or of certain programs offered by those institutions; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 20, 2025.

May 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 494 in the 2025 session, on the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 20, 2025.

May 20, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1806 in the 2025 session, on the inspection, purchase, sale, possession, storage, transportation, and disposal of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste; creating criminal offenses and increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 19, 2025.

May 19, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1035 in the 2025 session, on equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 19, 2025.

May 19, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 767 in the 2025 session, on creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 19, 2025.

May 19, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 513 in the 2025 session, on a rural community-based care pilot program; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 13, 2025.

May 13, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Was a lead co-author or sponsor of Texas Senate Bill 1145 in the 2025 session, on the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 13, 2025.

May 13, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Authored Texas Senate Bill 1038 in the 2025 session, on administrative remedies for certain fraud and abuse violations under Medicaid; providing administrative penalties; Governor Abbott signed it into law on May 13, 2025.

May 13, 2025

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Voted to pass 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 for 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 to pass 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 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, 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 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 to pass 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