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Erin Zwiener D

State Representative
Texas House of Representatives District 45
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
2 Total

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Apr 21, 2026 · details / share
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCOURTSCourts--DistrictCourts--JudgesELECTIONSElections--CandidatesGOVERNORResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsHouse of RepresentativesSENATE, TEXASSupreme CourtState OfficersETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring full payment of civil penalties imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ELECTIONSElections--Initiative, Referendum & RecallResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARDLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXASSecretary Of State
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill DRIFTWOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.Special Districts & Authorities--Water & UtilityWATERWATER--CONSERVATION
Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesLibraries & LibrariansLIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MATERIALS
Relating to the use, curation, and censorship of library materials at public libraries.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ELECTIONSElections--GeneralUTILITIESUtilities--General
Relating to the board of directors of certain public utility agencies.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--Land Use & ZoningELECTIONSElections--GeneralSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility DistrictsTaxationTaxation--Property-Tax RatePublic NoticeENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to municipal utility districts; limiting the rate of a tax.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AbortionCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesHealth Care ProvidersWOMENEMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSMedical RecordsPeace OfficersPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTHHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to prohibited conduct, enforcement actions, and proceedings concerning a pregnancy loss and to the provision of pregnancy loss information.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AbortionCivil Remedies & Liabilities
Relating to civil liability for a violation of or for aiding or abetting a violation of fetal heartbeat abortion laws.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningCounty GovernmentCounty Government--Land Use & ZoningEnvironmentEnvironment--WaterSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.WATERWater--DevelopmentPLATTING
Relating to groundwater requirements for municipal and county approval of subdivision plats and the powers and duties of groundwater conservation districts.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill City GovernmentCity Government--FinanceCounty GovernmentCounty Government--FinanceCity Government--RoadsCounty Government--RoadsPLATTINGFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--General
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to enact and impose an impact fee for a roadway facility or a safety improvement to a roadway facility.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--GeneralOIL & GASRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to information relied on by the Railroad Commission of Texas for purposes of rules involving rainfall estimates.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesELECTIONSElections--CandidatesETHICSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSETHICS COMMISSION, TEXASState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlPOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Relating to the provision of legal services for, and to the collection and deposit of, civil penalties imposed by and other obligations owed to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousEducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FacilitiesWEAPONS
Relating to certain offenses that are associated with possessing, carrying, exhibiting, or using a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill COURTSCourts--GeneralCOMPUTERS & SOFTWAREVIDEOTAPE & FILM
Relating to the use of videography in certain court proceedings.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Caldwell CountyHAYS COUNTYCOURTSCourts--DistrictJuvenile Boards & Officers
Relating to the composition of the 22nd Judicial District, the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Hays County, and the composition of the Hays County Juvenile Board.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill HILL COUNTRY PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREAEnvironmentEnvironment--WaterSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--GeneralEnvironment--WaterState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the regulation of preproduction plastic by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCOURTSCourts--GeneralFamilyFamily--Family ViolenceHarassment
Relating to the taking of certain depositions and the dismissal of certain civil actions in connection with allegations of family violence and abusive conduct.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterOIL & GASEDWARDS AQUIFERENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to require water pollution abatement plans for certain pipelines; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/OfficersELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--Early VotingElections--Registration & SuffrageSecretary Of State
Relating to voting a statewide ballot, or voting a limited ballot following the change of the county of residence by a voter.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill INSURANCEInsurance--Property & CasualtyProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralElectric VehiclesParking
Relating to the installation by a residential tenant of electric vehicle supply equipment in a parking space assigned to the tenant.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--GeneralEnvironment--WaterSTATE AGENCIES' RULESENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to information relied on by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for purposes of rules involving rainfall estimates.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Special Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility DistrictsSpecial Districts & Authorities--Water & UtilityEDWARDS AQUIFERENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the authority of a county overlying the Edwards Aquifer to approve the creation of and issuance of bonds by a municipal utility district.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralLAW ENFORCEMENTWEAPONSPeace Officers
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using less lethal projectiles for the purpose of controlling the activity or movement of a gathering of people.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesPurchasingPurchasing--LocalPurchasing--StateState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsBuilding constructionCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
Relating to water breaks for construction employees of contractors contracting with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCrime Victims CompensationCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualCrime victimsPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTHSexual Assault
Relating to civil liability for sexual assault resulting in a pregnancy carried to term.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AnimalsParks & WildlifeParks & Wildlife--GeneralParks & Wildlife--Hunting & FishingPARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSIONPARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTEducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsPolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Property Owners AssociationState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsENDANGERED SPECIES
Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--Eminent DomainCondemnation
Relating to the possession of property to be acquired by eminent domain during pending litigation in a condemnation proceeding.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Occupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--EquipmentParking
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle booting.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnergyEnergy--Alternative FuelsEnergy--Fuel StorageEnvironmentEnvironment--AirInterim StudiesState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedINJECTION WELLSUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGYCARBON DIOXIDE SEQUESTRATION POLICY COUNCIL, TEXASRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to the establishment and functions of the Texas Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Policy Council.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--Solid WasteEnvironment--WaterPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the consideration by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of alternative waste collection, treatment, and disposal options before issuing permits to discharge certain waste.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralCounty Government--Land Use & ZoningWATERWATER--CONSERVATIONWater--Development
Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by certain counties.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralCounty Government--Land Use & ZoningWATERWATER--CONSERVATION
Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by a county.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals who are younger than 26 years of age.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--RoadsPERMITSSignsTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to commercial signs along certain roads.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirEnvironment--GeneralCLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONSTATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS
Relating to climate change planning and reporting.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumReligionGRIEVANCE PROCEDURESParental Notification
Relating to the requirement of a school district to notify a parent of curriculum or instructional material containing religion or religious values.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyBullyingHarassment
Relating to the instruction on bullying and harassment included in the required health curriculum for public school students.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--TestingEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OFEducation--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
Relating to authorizing the use of a writing portfolio assessment to assess writing performance for public school students.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantUTILITIESUtilities--General
Relating to the interruption of utility service by a residential landlord.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--Early VotingElections--Election Officers
Relating to the ability of a voter registrar and volunteer deputy registrar to distribute and receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--Early VotingElections--Registration & Suffrage
Relating to voting a limited ballot following the change of the county of residence by a voter.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill ELECTIONSElections--Campaign FinancingPOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--GeneralELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--Registration & SuffrageIdentification Cards
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EducationTaxationLEGISLATUREResolutionsState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--School DistrictsCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSTaxation--School DistrictEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TaxationWATERResolutionsTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsWater--GeneralResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Special Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousLA CIMA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1SAN MARCOS, CITY OF
Relating to the creation of La Cima Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral House of RepresentativesEducationCRIMINAL PROCEDURECivil Remedies & LiabilitiesCriminal Procedure--GeneralEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--GeneralSENATE, TEXAS
Relating to the protection of free speech rights at institutions of higher education, including the prosecution of the offenses of trespass, damage, and defacement at certain institutions of higher education, and criminal trespass.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ELECTIONSPOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONSElections--Campaign FinancingETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the electronic filing with the Texas Ethics Commission of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral WATEREnvironmentWATER--CONSERVATIONSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesEnvironment--WaterENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONSpecial Districts & Authorities--Water & UtilityHILL COUNTRY PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREASpecial Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
Relating to the consideration of water conservation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality when determining whether to grant or deny a petition for the creation of certain municipal utility districts.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CRIMESDrug & Alcohol TestingCrimes--Drugs
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TaxationWATERCounty GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralWATER--CONSERVATIONTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsWater--General
Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share