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Lauren Simmons 2025 - 89th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 5)

Legislative Session

Joint Author of Legislation

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Texas House Bill HB2593

Filed
2/7/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/26/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of indecent assault against a disabled or elderly individual.
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Texas House Bill HB2186

Filed
1/28/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
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Texas House Bill HB2190

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to immunity from criminal liability for certain health care practitioners.
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Texas House Bill HB2189

Filed
1/29/25  
Out of House Committee
4/30/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to methods to improve health profession-related career and technology education and dual credit programs offered by public schools.
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Texas House Bill HR141

Recognizing February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol.
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Texas House Bill HB2492

Filed
2/5/25  
Out of House Committee
4/29/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/21/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/23/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes involving family violence may be held after bond is posted.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2493

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of certain eviction-related service businesses.
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Texas House Bill HB2520

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of House Committee
4/21/25  
Voted on by House
5/1/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the open meetings law.
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Texas House Bill HB2533

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the removal of a conservator, board of managers, or other alternative management of a campus or school district in certain circumstances.
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Texas House Bill HB2295

Filed
1/30/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Texas House Bill HB2402

Filed
2/4/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
5/2/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/23/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to the determination of fees, charges, and rates for certain benefits under Medicaid.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas House Bill HB2604

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Texas House Bill HR161

Congratulating Beyonc for winning three Grammys at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SB1137

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/29/25  
Out of House Committee
5/20/25  
Voted on by House
5/28/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to group home consultant referrals; creating a criminal offense.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SB1080

Filed
2/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/3/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/25  
Out of House Committee
5/5/25  
Voted on by House
5/8/25  
Governor Action
5/27/25  
Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions.