The Texas Senate convened on May 28, 2025, to discuss several key legislative measures, focusing on amendments to various bills. The session began with Senator King moving to concur with house amendments to Senate Bill 10, which pertains to the implementation of the Ten Commandments in schools. The amendments included provisions for state representation and indemnification for school districts facing lawsuits related to compliance. The motion passed with 28 votes in favor and 3 against.

Next, Senator Sparks addressed Senate Bill 34, which underwent significant changes in the House. The amendments removed two sections deemed non-germane, specifically concerning electrical safety and wildfire risks, as these issues were addressed in a separate bill. The remaining provisions related to wildfire equipment and funding reforms were retained. The Senate concurred with the amendments unanimously, with 31 votes in favor.

Senator Kolkhorst then presented Senate Bill 1188, which focuses on electronic medical records. The House added clarifying language regarding the use of AI by practitioners and corrected a drafting error concerning parental access to these records. The Senate adopted the motion with 23 votes in favor and 8 against.

Following this, Senator Kolkhorst moved to concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 1398, which aims to enhance accountability in community-based care programs at the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The amendments included a requirement for financial penalties for non-compliance by care providers. This motion also passed unanimously.

Senator Bettencourt introduced Senate Bill 38, aimed at addressing squatting issues. The House amendments included changes to notice delivery for eviction and clarified the summary disposition process for eviction cases. The Senate concurred with the amendments, resulting in 23 votes in favor and 8 against.

Senator Hughes then discussed Senate Bill 777, which addresses firefighters' agreements with cities following a court ruling that invalidated some contracts. The House amendments corrected drafting errors, and the Senate unanimously adopted the motion.

Lastly, Senator Hughes presented Senate Bill 1333, which aims to protect property owners from unauthorized occupants. The House amendments refined the bill to ensure it effectively addresses the issue. The Senate moved to concur with these amendments, emphasizing the importance of property rights.

In summary, the Senate session addressed multiple bills with significant amendments, focusing on legal protections for schools, healthcare, community care, property rights, and public safety. All motions to concur with House amendments were successfully adopted, reflecting a collaborative effort between the Senate and House to refine legislative measures.