Rep. Andy Hopper wrote fifteen bills that align with the priorities set by Texas Republicans.

Read through the description of these bills and look at much stronger and better Texas would be if these bills been allowed by Texas House Republican leadership to move forward. Rep. Hopper did all he could. We just need more representatives in the Texas House who are like him.

Priority #1: Border Enforcement

HB4914
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HB 4914 reorganizes the Texas State Guard (TSG), granting it greater autonomy from the Texas Military Department and redefining its command structure. It establishes a new position, the Director of the Texas State Guard, who will oversee operations and report directly to the governor. The bill also restructures training, activation protocols, and unit responsibilities, creating specialized units focused on crisis response, border security, and cybersecurity. Additionally, it enhances funding mechanisms for the Texas State Guard, allowing it to accept donations and shared-use agreements with private and public entities.

Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections

HJR189
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HJR 189 proposes a constitutional amendment to grant the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with county and district attorneys to prosecute criminal offenses related to the election laws of Texas. This measure would explicitly define the Attorney General's authority in election law enforcement.

HB2332
Died in House Elections Committee, chaired by Republican Matt Shaheen
HB 2332 modifies the appearance and function of Texas driver's licenses and personal identification cards by introducing a "CERTIFIED TEXAN" designator for U.S. citizens. It also amends election processes by requiring this designator for voter registration and ballot applications. The bill removes military identification cards as an acceptable form of voter ID and mandates that personal identification certificates or driver's licenses issued after the effective date must include this new citizenship designation.

HB2333
House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee chairman, Republican John Smithee, moved it forward, but the bill ran out of time
HB 2333 amends the statute of limitations for certain criminal offenses, including election-related felonies. It establishes a ten-year statute of limitations for felony offenses related to elections conducted in Texas. The bill also restructures existing statutes of limitations for various felonies, including offenses such as sexual assault, burglary, and fraud, clarifying the timeframes within which prosecutions must be initiated.

HB3936
Died in House Elections Committee, chaired by Republican Matt Shaheen
HB 3936 mandates the cancellation of all voter registrations statewide following each presidential election. Under this bill, every voter in Texas would be required to re-register after a presidential election to maintain their voting eligibility. It also adjusts expiration dates for voter registration certificates and changes procedures for maintaining voter rolls. The bill explicitly prohibits challenges or reinstatements of voter registrations canceled under this provision.

HB4705
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HB 4705 grants the Attorney General authority to prosecute election-related crimes in cases where a district or county attorney has a policy of refusing to prosecute election law violations. If a judge finds that a local prosecutor has adopted a non-prosecution policy, the Attorney General may take over the case. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.

HB4728
Died in House Elections Committee, chaired by Republican Matt Shaheen
HB 4728 eliminates the use of electronic poll lists and the countywide polling place program and mandates the exclusive use of hand-marked paper ballots in all elections. It removes provisions allowing for the use of electronic devices to accept voters and modifies various sections of the Election Code to reflect this transition.

Priority #3: Stop Sexualizing Texas’ Kids

HB2330
Died in House Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee, chaired by Republican Gio Capiglione
HB 2330 creates a civil cause of action against governmental entities that violate Texas public information laws. It allows requestors of public records to sue for damages up to $200,000 per violation and recover attorney's fees. Additionally, the bill waives sovereign and governmental immunity to the extent necessary to enforce liability under this section.

HB5021
Died in House Public Education Committee, chaired by Republican Brad Buckley
HB 5021 sets new standards for public school library materials by prohibiting the possession or acquisition of materials deemed harmful under the Penal Code, those rated as sexually explicit by vendors, or materials classified as pervasively vulgar or educationally unsuitable. It also bans library materials included on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's list of prohibited publications. The bill emphasizes parental involvement in library material decisions and mandates transparency in school library catalogs.

Priority #6: Secure the Electric Grid

HB3933
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HB 3933 prohibits Texas state agencies, municipalities, and other local entities from adopting or enforcing federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on electric power generation and natural gas processing during a declared state disaster related to extreme weather. It further deems such federal regulations unenforceable in Texas during these emergencies and allows affected individuals to file civil lawsuits for damages against those who attempt to enforce them.

Priority #7: Texas is Not for Sale

HB4716
Died in House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee, chaired by Republican Angie Button
HB 4716 strengthens the authority of the Texas Attorney General to investigate business entities operating in the state. It allows the Attorney General to inspect corporate records, interview witnesses, and investigate foreign business entities for compliance violations. It also permits Texas courts to dissolve companies found guilty of fraudulent or criminal conduct.

Priority #8: End Federal Overreach

HJR91
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HJR 91 proposes a constitutional amendment recognizing an individual's right to refuse vaccination. The amendment prohibits the use of vaccination status as a condition for employment, travel, education, business operations, governmental services, or any other activities within the state.

HB1304
Died in House Public Health Committee, chaired by Republican Gary VanDeaver
HB 1304 requires clear labeling for any products containing or derived from human fetal tissue, including food, medical, and cosmetic products. The labeling must meet standards set by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill defines fetal tissue broadly and mandates labeling compliance by January 1, 2026, with rules to be established by December 1, 2025.

HB1725
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HB 1725 exempts motor vehicles manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in Texas from federal environmental regulations, including those enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, under Congress's interstate commerce authority. Eligible vehicles must also prominently display "Made in Texas" labels. The law applies to vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2025.

HB1982
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HB 1982 seeks to establish limitations on federal authority and federal agents operating within the state of Texas. The bill prohibits the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement from issuing peace officer licenses to federal agents and mandates the revocation of licenses for current license holders who are federal agents. It requires federal search or arrest warrants for Texas residents to be reviewed and approved by the Texas Attorney General's office before execution and gives local sheriffs the discretion to execute or refuse such warrants. The bill also stipulates that Texas citizens in state custody must receive a hearing before being transferred to federal custody and prohibits federal agents from discharging official duties on state property unless specifically authorized by the U.S. Constitution or requested by state or local law enforcement. Violations of these provisions would result in criminal penalties.

(Bill summary provided in part by Texas Policy Research)