AUSTIN, TX - Representative Erin Elizabeth Gámez (D-Brownsville) filed her first round of bills
today. The session formally begins on January 12, 2027, and will conclude on May 31, 2027.
“I’m thrilled to share that I have filed my initial round of bills for the upcoming legislative session. There will be additional bills filed as we continue to gear up for the next legislative session. These bills were developed in collaboration with various community stakeholders. I believe these initiatives will make a positive difference in our community and across our great state."
HB 712: Was filed in response to the tragic shooting incident at the Brownsville Public Library in 2024. It empowers municipalities and counties to prohibit firearms in libraries they operate.
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HB 676: This bill will require mass political text messages to disclose their source, similar to existing requirements for other forms of political advertising, including television and radio. This will help ensure transparency by allowing the public to know who is behind these messages and who is funding the campaigns sending them.
HB 671: With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we saw an overwhelming amount of political ads using AI to distort or create fabricated images. These ads should disclose their use of AI so the public isn’t mislead to believe the images are real.
I look forward to continuing to fight to improve our Texas schools this upcoming session. That is why I have filed the following bills:
HB 580: If, the School Voucher system is to continue at all, it must be drastically improved. That is why I am filing legislation to ensure that schools participating in the voucher program are fully ADA compliant for our students with disabilities.
HB 741: Aims to improve how Texas schools are rated by adding new factors that reflect student success, such as achievements in the arts, bilingual education, and career readiness, while recognizing accomplishments beyond test scores, like college credits and industry certifications.
I will always work to support families and promote health in our community. I’ve introduced the following bills to continue that work:
HB 671: With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we saw an overwhelming amount of political ads using AI to distort or create fabricated images. These ads should disclose their use of AI so the public isn’t mislead to believe the images are real.
I look forward to continuing to fight to improve our Texas schools this upcoming session. That is why I have filed the following bills:
HB 580: If, the School Voucher system is to continue at all, it must be drastically improved. That is why I am filing legislation to ensure that schools participating in the voucher program are fully ADA compliant for our students with disabilities.
HB 741: Aims to improve how Texas schools are rated by adding new factors that reflect student success, such as achievements in the arts, bilingual education, and career readiness, while recognizing accomplishments beyond test scores, like college credits and industry certifications.
I will always work to support families and promote health in our community. I’ve introduced the following bills to continue that work:
HB 631: Protects mothers' rights to breastfeed at work, and requires state agencies to support breastfeeding.
HB 721: Improves data collection on mental health bed allocation by adding evaluations of resources, funding methods, and the impact of current protocols on state-funded beds, aiming to increase transparency and improve access to mental health resources.
HB 679: Directs the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to study the parking needs of individuals with disabilities, particularly disabled veterans and those with mobility impairments. The goal is to evaluate current laws and regulations regarding designated parking spaces and recommend improvements.
HB 385: This bill will ensure that children involved in the criminal justice system receive the attention and support they deserve while improving the efficiency of the system and preventing children from remaining in detention for unnecessarily prolonged periods of time.
HB 661: Minors who can make medical decisions for their children should be able to make medical decisions for themselves. This bill would give them that authority.
HB 683: We all cherish our clean air and water. That is why I filed legislation to reduce unnecessary vehicle pollution in Cameron County.
HB 692: Our court system must protect children. That is why I am filed legislation to make court interviews less traumatic for children.
HCR 16: Designates the Texas Sabal Palm as the official palm tree of Texas. As our team continues to gear up for the Legislative session additional bills will be filed.
I am dedicated to collaborating with my fellow legislators to enact meaningful policy change. Here’s to a successful 90th Legislative Session!”
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