The Texas Senate convened on May 26, 2025, to address several key legislative items, culminating in the passage of two significant bills. The session began with Senator Johnson moving to advance House Bill 4530, which focuses on the dedication and management of water rights within the Texas Water Trust. Following a successful amendment, the bill was passed to third reading without objection.

Senator Johnson then proposed a motion to suspend the constitutional three-day rule, allowing for expedited consideration of the bill. The motion passed with 30 votes in favor and 1 against, enabling the Senate to proceed to the final passage of House Bill 4530. The bill was read aloud, and after a motion for final passage by Senator Johnson, it was approved with the same voting outcome of 30 ayes and 1 nay.

Next, Senator Campbell introduced House Bill 5308, which aims to clarify the Adjutant General's authority over construction-related procurement. This legislation seeks to reinforce the original legislative intent from 2007 and address recent misinterpretations that have led to project delays. Senator Campbell moved to suspend the regular order of business to expedite the bill's consideration, which also passed without objection.

House Bill 5308 was then laid out for second reading, followed by a motion from Senator Campbell to advance it to third reading. The motion was again approved without objection. A subsequent motion to suspend the three-day rule was made, which passed with 30 votes in favor and 1 against, allowing the Senate to proceed to the final passage of the bill. After the bill was read, Senator Campbell moved for its final passage, which was approved with the same voting results of 30 ayes and 1 nay.

In summary, the Senate session successfully advanced and passed both House Bill 4530 and House Bill 5308, demonstrating a commitment to addressing critical issues related to water rights management and procurement authority within the Texas government.