Texas State Senator

Kevin Sparks 2025 - 89th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 11)

Legislative Session

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SB1145

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/12/25  
Out of House Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Governor Action
5/13/25  
Relating to 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.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1148

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to required training for caregivers to children, including foster parents.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1149

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
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Texas Senate Bill SJR2

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
2/11/25  
Voted on by Senate
2/13/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/20/25  
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
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Texas Senate Bill SB4

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
2/11/25  
Voted on by Senate
2/13/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/21/25  
Governor Action
6/16/25  
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1035

Filed
1/31/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/7/25  
Out of House Committee
4/28/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Governor Action
5/19/25  
Relating to equitable relief from the enforcement of certain governmental requirements that affect agricultural operations.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1034

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to cybersecurity for retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1038

Filed
1/31/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/31/25  
Out of House Committee
4/25/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Governor Action
5/13/25  
Relating to administrative remedies for certain fraud and abuse violations under Medicaid; providing administrative penalties.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1037

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1043

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the composition of the advisory committee for metal recycling entities.
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Texas Senate Bill SR36

Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Andrews County Day.
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Texas Senate Bill SR37

Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Howard County Day.
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Texas Senate Bill SR35

Recognizing February 3 through 5, 2025, as Midland-Odessa Days.

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SJR5

Filed
2/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
2/13/25  
Voted on by Senate
2/20/25  
Out of House Committee
5/15/25  
Voted on by House
5/19/25  
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail under certain circumstances to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1024

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/31/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation.