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Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Sen. Kevin Sparks
89th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/2/2026

Number of Bills: 52

Sponsor (52):
Author:
Kitzman | Guillen | Lopez, Janie | Bonnen | González, Mary
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority.
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie | Craddick | Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/29/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Landgraf | Holt
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by a death investigation professional.
Author:
Fairly | Shaheen | Frank | Howard | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to certain records of a health professional providing a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 302 in Ector County as the Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez Memorial Highway.
Author:
Oliverson | Raymond
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to notice provided by a chemical dependency treatment facility to the parent, managing conservator, or guardian of a minor refused admission to the facility.
Author:
Oliverson | Perez, Vincent | Campos | Harris Davila | Lalani
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Medical Board of certain licenses to practice medicine and the authority of an insured to select certain license holders under the insured's health policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Author:
Hull | Rose | Dutton | Richardson | Gates
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/07/2025 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to procedures and grounds related to the removal and placement of children, including for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
Author:
Hull
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers and health care providers.
Author:
Leo Wilson
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/28/2025 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for certain court orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee.
Author:
Frank | Hull | Manuel | Noble
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of child welfare, including licensure, community-based care contractors, family homes, and child-care facilities.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.
Author:
Fairly
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/24/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the composition, duties, and personnel of the Moore County Juvenile Board.
Author:
Tepper | Leo Wilson | Davis, Aicha
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing the board's duties.
Author:
Orr | Shofner
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to an advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying and addressing local health care workforce needs.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the installation and operation of intermediate bulk container recycling facilities; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to reconstitution of the petit jury wheel and grand juror and petit juror qualifications and juror summoning in certain counties.
Author:
Wilson
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25
Caption:
Relating to the occupational licensing of military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Matthew Travis Stice of Midland.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending Dr. James Olson on 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Kathy Shannon on her retirement as executive director of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Stewart Doreen on his retirement from the Midland Reporter-Telegram.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Judge Leticia Dimas on her retirement from the Lamesa Municipal Court.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Autry Carl Stephens.
Author:
Craddick | DeAyala
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending the Junior League of Midland for 75 years of service.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Lyman Bartlett "Bart" Hotchkiss of Midland.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Bill and Susan Granberry on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the memory of W. E. Connell on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Autry C. Stephens on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the memory of Peggy Case Worthington on the occasion of her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Vasut | Barry | Bonnen
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Army veteran Clarence Eugene Sasser of Sandy Point.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Carlton and Lynda Beal of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating the Canyon High School FFA Ag Issues Team on winning first place in the 2024 Texas FFA State Agricultural Issues Forum.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/26/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Tevis and Patricia Herd of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating David M. Cobos on his retirement as Midland County justice of the peace for Precinct 2.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/09/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for its stewardship of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/13/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Donate Life Texas Day.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating David Gardiner Mitchell and Ginger Lane Mitchell on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Dudley "Dude" Speed on his retirement from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the dedication of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Greenwood.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Dustin R. Womble on his election as vice chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Cody C. Campbell on his election as chair of the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Jim and Doris Stewart of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Punkin Center Gin in Lamesa.
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