The Texas Senate convened on May 31, 2025, to discuss and adopt several significant pieces of legislation, focusing on issues ranging from deepfake technology to school safety funding.

The session began with Senator Hinojosa presenting a motion to adopt the conference committee report for Senate Bill 441, aimed at addressing the growing concern over deepfake technology. This legislation seeks to empower victims of non-consensual explicit images created through artificial intelligence, allowing them to pursue civil liability against offenders. Senator Hinojosa highlighted a real-life incident involving a high school student who suffered severe emotional distress due to such exploitation. The bill passed unanimously, reflecting a strong legislative commitment to protecting individuals from digital harassment.

Following this, Senator Hinojosa also moved to adopt the conference committee report for Senate Bill 447, which adjusts local election dates. This motion was similarly adopted without opposition.

Senator Middleton then introduced Senate Bill 379, which prohibits the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing sweetened beverages and candy. This bill aims to promote healthier eating habits among recipients and passed with a vote of 22 ayes to 9 nays, marking a significant step in addressing public health concerns related to nutrition.

Senator Alvarado presented Senate Bill 763, which mandates a review of concrete batch plant permits every eight years, a compromise from the original six-year requirement. This bill was also adopted unanimously.

The Senate continued to address various other bills, including House Bill 2067, which enhances insurance transparency, and House Bill 3372, targeting conflicts of interest among school administrators. Both bills received unanimous support.

Senator Kolkhorst introduced Senate Bill 331, a healthcare price transparency measure requiring facilities to disclose prices for common services. This bill was adopted with a vote of 31 ayes and no nays, reflecting a bipartisan effort to improve consumer access to healthcare pricing.

In a notable development, Senator Bettencourt moved to adopt the conference committee report for Senate Bill 568, which significantly increases funding for special education services. This bill, which has been in development for several years, aims to enhance support for students with special needs and was adopted with 30 ayes and 1 nay.

The session concluded with discussions on various other bills, including a broadband cleanup bill and a school safety funding increase, both of which were adopted without opposition. The Senate's actions today demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing pressing social issues and enhancing the welfare of Texas residents through legislative measures.