Texas State Representative

Jolanda "jo" Jones 2025 - 89th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1041

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
4/23/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/13/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/16/25  
Governor Action
5/29/25  
Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1049

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and the establishment of a currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB195

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB867

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the dismissal of a criminal case by the attorney representing the state.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB765

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to liability insurance certain peace officers obtain for damages resulting from the officers' misconduct.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB413

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB824

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
5/6/25  
Voted on by House
5/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/25/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/28/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB588

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB899

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB692

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB716

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.

Joint Author of Legislation

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB589

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1194

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HR31

Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day at the State Capitol.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HCR6

Designating Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.