SCR2   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Designating April as Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

SCR3   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Designating Bandera as the official Cowboy Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

SCR10   
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and recognizing the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg for honoring those who served in the conflict.

SJR15   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the market value of all new improvements to the property.

SB20   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority: Stopping AI Child Pornography (Lt. Gov. Patrick)
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of obscene visual material appearing to depict a child.

SB20   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #3: Stop Sexualizing Texas’ Kids (RPT) ENDORSED
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of obscene visual material appearing to depict a child.

SR205   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Pleasanton Day at the State Capitol.

SB241   2nd Reading in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.

SB242   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.

SB243   Filed without the Governor's Signature
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $2,657,660.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty.

SB244   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

SB245   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by holders of a consumer delivery permit.

SB246   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.

SB247   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.

SB248   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the referral of certain criminal proceedings in the Texas-Mexico border region to an associate judge and reimbursement requests for all or part of an associate judge's or interpreter's salary.

SB249   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to memorial markers honoring certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.

SB250   Filed without the Governor's Signature
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to municipal annexation of an area adjacent to contiguous or connecting railroad rights-of-way.

SB251   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.

SB252   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school.

SB253   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to county subdivision platting requirements.

SB254   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.

SR300   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: In memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis of Temple.

SB384   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.

SB385   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.

SR504   Passed House and Senate
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Congratulating Diego Flores of the Ego eSports Club on his success at LVL UP EXPO.

SB553   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the design-build method for certain government construction projects.

SB608   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to reporting information regarding certain evidence collection kits.

SB625   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.

SB626   In Calendar Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.

SB785   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Land & Resource Management Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.

SB856   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Workforce Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.

SB860   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to abolishing the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.

SB947   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.

SB1042   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas.

SB1099   In Calendar Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed by an alien.

SB1100   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Freedom to Travel (TURF) OPPOSED
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the use of the Department of Public Safety image verification system for the purpose of verifying an individual's identity; authorizing a fee.

SB1101   In Calendar Committee in Other Chamber
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.

SB1194   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.

SB1227   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.

SB1284   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Education K-16 Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to civics instruction in public schools, including certain instructional requirements, civics training programs, and the essential knowledge and skills for the public school foundation curriculum and social studies curriculum.

SB1300   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.

SB1379   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for forgery.

SB1451   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order.

SB1553   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Liberty Bills (GAWTP) OPPOSED
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.

SB1554   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to an alcoholic beverage tax credit for certain liquor or malt beverage byproducts donated for agricultural use in this state.

SB1556   Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,892,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.

SB1630   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings.

SB1650   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.

SB1809   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of a gift card or gift card redemption information.

SB2158   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor.

SB2159   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

SB2160   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
This bill would cost taxpayers $7,517,240.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over municipally owned utility water and sewer service outside the corporate limits of a municipality.

SB2161   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: TPR Vote Recommendation (Texas Policy Research) ENDORSED
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to expenses incurred in the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers.

SB2162   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.

SB2254   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.

SB2569   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the reporting requirement for certain law enforcement agencies regarding the agencies' use or operation of an unmanned aircraft.

SB2570   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving the use of a less-lethal projectile by a peace officer.

SB2586   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to information that a property owners' association must file with the Texas Real Estate Commission; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB2655   Passed out of Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program in certain counties.

SB2862   Assigned to Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies.

SB2885   Signed by Governor
Initially Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Last Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.

SB3057   In Calendar Committee
Initially Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Authored by Pete Flores (R)
Caption: Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.