Legislative Research: TX SB538 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 89th Legislature (Introduced) | Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions. [SB538 2025 Detail][SB538 2025 Text][SB538 2025 Comments] | 2025-02-03 Referred to State Affairs |
| 2023-2024 88th Legislature (Passed) | Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes. [SB538 2023 Detail][SB538 2023 Text][SB538 2023 Comments] | 2023-06-02 Effective immediately |
| 2021-2022 87th Legislature (Passed) | Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources. [SB538 2021 Detail][SB538 2021 Text][SB538 2021 Comments] | 2021-05-24 Effective on 9/1/21 |
| 2019-2020 86th Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate to a youth experiencing homelessness. [SB538 2019 Detail][SB538 2019 Text][SB538 2019 Comments] | 2019-03-13 Left pending in committee |
| 2017-2018 85th Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. [SB538 2017 Detail][SB538 2017 Text][SB538 2017 Comments] | 2017-02-08 Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
| 2015-2016 84th Legislature (Engrossed - Dead) | Relating to the control of infectious diseases. [SB538 2015 Detail][SB538 2015 Text][SB538 2015 Comments] | 2015-05-12 Withdrawn from schedule |
| 2013-2014 83rd Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. [SB538 2013 Detail][SB538 2013 Text][SB538 2013 Comments] | 2013-05-17 Not again placed on intent calendar |
| 2011-2012 82nd Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to transportation reinvestment zones. [SB538 2011 Detail][SB538 2011 Text][SB538 2011 Comments] | 2011-02-17 Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
| 2009-2010 81st Legislature (Engrossed - Dead) | Relating to the amount of wine certain wineries may sell directly to consumers. [SB538 2009 Detail][SB538 2009 Text][SB538 2009 Comments] | 2009-05-21 Placed on General State Calendar |
References Online
| Search Phrase | Web | News | Financial | Encylopedia | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Texas SB538] | Google Web | Google News | |||
| [Texas Senate State Affairs Committee] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | ||
| [Senator Nathan Johnson TX] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Legislative Citation
APA
TX SB538 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature. (2025, February 03). LegiScan. Retrieved June 07, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB538/2025
MLA
"TX SB538 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 03 Feb. 2025. Web. 07 Jun. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB538/2025>.
Chicago
"TX SB538 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature." February 03, 2025 LegiScan. Accessed June 07, 2026. https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB538/2025.
Turabian
LegiScan. TX SB538 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature. 03 February 2025. https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB538/2025 (accessed June 07, 2026).
Subjects
COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS
Law Enforcement
Occupational Regulation
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
Law Enforcement
Occupational Regulation
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
Same As/Similar To
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB1112 | Same As | 2025-03-07 | Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions. | Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs |
| HB1112 | Same As | 2025-03-07 | Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions. | Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs |
Texas State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB538 |
| Text | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00538I.htm |
