The Texas Legislature convened on May 25, 2025, for a House Legislative Session focused on several key bills, with discussions primarily revolving around postponements and the final passage of significant legislation.

The session began with the reading of Senate Bill 535, which addresses the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past behavior in certain trafficking and assault prosecutions. Representative Spiller moved to postpone further consideration of this bill until 3:00 PM, a motion that was approved without objection.

Following this, Senate Bill 1352, concerning deadlines for filing applications for ad valorem tax exemptions, was also postponed until 3:00 PM after a similar motion by Spiller. The session continued with Senate Bill 827, related to the audit of elections using electronic voting systems, which was postponed until 3:30 PM.

A notable discussion arose around Senate Bill 815, which aims to regulate the use of automated systems in health benefit claims processes. Representative Spiller explained that the bill seeks to ensure that adverse determinations regarding patient care are made by licensed professionals rather than algorithms or artificial intelligence. This bill was passed after a record vote, marking a significant step in safeguarding patient rights in healthcare decisions.

Senate Bill 1856, which establishes a streamlined mechanism for capacity cost recovery for certain electric utilities, was also passed with a vote of 29 ayes to 4 nays.

The session concluded with further postponements of Senate Bill 552, regarding community supervision eligibility, and Senate Bill 646, related to the repayment of mental health professional education loans, both set for future consideration.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the Texas Legislature's ongoing efforts to address critical issues in healthcare, taxation, and public utilities, with several bills moving forward while others await further discussion.