Official Texas Legislature Records
Legislative Record
13 Years. 7 Legislatures. 206 Bills Carried into Law.
As author, or as Senate sponsor of House bills. Every bill and vote referenced on this page is part of the public record on the Texas Legislature website.
445
Bills Filed as Primary Author
107
Authored Bills That Became Law
206
Bills Carried into Law as Author or Senate Sponsor
81
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Session-by-Session Record
Dr. Campbell's record in the Texas Senate, from her first session in 2013 to the current 89th Legislature.
89th Legislature (2025–2026)
+ 2 called sessions
65
Bills Filed as Primary Author
12
Authored Bills That Became Law
13
House Bills Sponsored into Law
19
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Committee Assignments
Key Accomplishments
- Chair, Senate Committee on Education (from March 2026); Chair, Nominations (to March 2026)
- Joint-authored the Education Savings Account law (SB 2)
- Authored the ban on public funding of abortion travel and logistics (SB 33)
- Joint-authored the $140,000 homestead exemption amendment (SJR 2; Prop 13, approved 2025)
- Authored Alamo complex preservation legislation (SB 3059)
Conference Committee Appointments
Bills on which Texas Legislature Online records her appointment to the conference committee.
View bills that became law (12 authored · 13 Senate-sponsored · 19 joint-authored)
Authored (12)
Dr. Campbell is the primary (first-listed) author.
Relating to the inclusion of an understanding of communist regimes and ideologies in the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies curriculum for certain public school students.
Effective immediately (June 20, 2025)
Relating to certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the procurement of an abortion or related services.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.
Effective immediately (May 19, 2025)
Relating to the definition of facility for purposes of workplace violence prevention requirements.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to certain mammography reports providing required breast density information.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
Effective immediately (May 24, 2025)
Relating to critical infrastructure and utilities, including affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market; authorizing and increasing administrative penalties.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to certain policies and procedures related to concussions or other brain injuries sustained by public school students.
Effective immediately (June 20, 2025)
Relating to requiring foreign language credit opportunities for students enrolled in study abroad components or programs offered by certain institutions of higher education in this state.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the Texas Physician Health Program and the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Medical Board; expanding the applicability of surcharges.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission.
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Senate sponsor of House bills (13)
House bills Dr. Campbell carried in the Senate as the first-listed Senate sponsor.
Relating to the establishment of the governor's task force on the governance of early childhood education and care.
Effective immediately (June 20, 2025)
Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.
Effective immediately (May 13, 2025)
Relating to liability of a cavern entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Effective immediately (May 29, 2025)
Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
Effective immediately (June 20, 2025)
Relating to the compensation of counsel appointed to provide representation and services to indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile proceedings.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the payment of funds under certain construction contracts.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the sale, design, and manufacture of orthodontic devices.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the issuance of a single license for a hospital and a mobile stroke unit of the hospital.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to certain authorities of the adjutant general for procurement and construction.
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
Effective September 1, 2025
Joint-authored (19)
Dr. Campbell is a joint author; another senator is the primary author.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Joint author · primary author: Creighton
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
Joint author · primary author: Bettencourt · 29 senators listed as authors
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Joint author · primary author: Perry · 28 senators listed as authors
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Joint author · primary author: King
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Joint author · primary author: Middleton
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Joint author · primary author: Paxton
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to reforming the procedure by which state agencies adopt rules and impose regulatory requirements and the deference given to the interpretation of laws and rules by state agencies in certain judicial proceedings.
Joint author · primary author: King
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
Joint author · primary author: Bettencourt
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the purchase or acquisition of an interest in real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to the eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises.
Joint author · primary author: Bettencourt
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Joint author · primary author: Hall
Effective immediately (June 20, 2025)
Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.
Joint author · primary author: Parker
Effective September 1, 2025
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Joint author · primary author: Bettencourt · 27 senators listed as authors
2nd Called Session · Effective immediately (September 5, 2025)
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
Joint author · primary author: Huffman
2nd Called Session · Effective immediately (September 18, 2025)
Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action.
Joint author · primary author: Middleton
2nd Called Session · Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
Joint author · primary author: Parker
2nd Called Session · Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Joint author · primary author: Hughes
2nd Called Session · Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Joint author · primary author: Perry · 28 senators listed as authors
2nd Called Session · Effective January 1, 2026
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Joint author · primary author: West · 26 senators listed as authors
2nd Called Session · Effective date: see TLO remarks
88th Legislature (2023–2024)
+ 4 called sessions
55
Bills Filed as Primary Author
6
Authored Bills That Became Law
8
House Bills Sponsored into Law
11
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Committee Assignments
Key Accomplishments
- Chair, Nominations; Vice Chair, Education
- Co-authored the $100,000 homestead exemption (SB 2, 2nd called session)
- Authored the healthcare workplace violence prevention law (SB 240)
- Authored SB 14 protecting minors from irreversible medical interventions
- Joint-authored the retired teacher cost-of-living adjustment (SB 10)
Conference Committee Appointments
Bills on which Texas Legislature Online records her appointment to the conference committee.
View bills that became law (6 authored · 8 Senate-sponsored · 11 joint-authored)
Authored (6)
Dr. Campbell is the primary (first-listed) author.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health facilities.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
Effective January 1, 2024
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the division of certain emergency services districts.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2023)
Relating to the issuance of Support Adoption specialty license plates and to the Support Adoption account and certain voluntary contributions to that account.
Effective September 1, 2023
Senate sponsor of House bills (8)
House bills Dr. Campbell carried in the Senate as the first-listed Senate sponsor.
Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to designating October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
Effective immediately (June 13, 2023)
Relating to the administration of certain programs regarding Holocaust Remembrance Week and the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the qualifications to serve as a member of a board of trustees of a military reservation school district and rules adopted by the State Board of Education for the governance of a special-purpose district.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the commissioning of peace officers by certain private schools.
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
Effective immediately (June 13, 2023)
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Comal County and Guadalupe County.
Effective immediately (June 11, 2023)
Joint-authored (11)
Dr. Campbell is a joint author; another senator is the primary author.
Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Joint author · primary author: Huffman · 31 senators listed as authors
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.
Joint author · primary author: Middleton
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
Joint author · primary author: Creighton
Effective January 1, 2024
Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.
Joint author · primary author: Creighton
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education, including scholarships to nursing students, loan repayment assistance to nurses and nursing faculty, and grants to nursing education programs.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst · 26 senators listed as authors
Effective immediately (June 18, 2023)
Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Joint author · primary author: Eckhardt
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain family care items.
Joint author · primary author: Huffman
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to fraud prevention under certain health care programs.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst
Effective September 1, 2023
Relating to the commissioning by the General Land Office of certain Alamo complex rangers as peace officers.
Joint author · primary author: Flores
Effective September 1, 2023
87th Legislature (2021–2022)
+ 3 called sessions
40
Bills Filed as Primary Author
17
Authored Bills That Became Law
7
House Bills Sponsored into Law
16
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Committee Assignments
Key Accomplishments
- Elected President Pro Tempore ad interim (May 2021 – January 2023)
- Chair, Veteran Affairs & Border Security; appointed Chair, Nominations (June 2021)
- Authored the Gold Star spouse homestead exemption (SJR 35; Prop 8, approved 2021) and its enabling law (SB 611)
- Joint-authored the Texas Heartbeat Act (SB 8)
- Cosponsored permitless carry (HB 1927)
Conference Committee Appointments
Bills on which Texas Legislature Online records her appointment to the conference committee.
View bills that became law (17 authored · 7 Senate-sponsored · 16 joint-authored)
Authored (17)
Dr. Campbell is the primary (first-listed) author.
Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
Effective January 1, 2022
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to United States Navy submariners.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to specialty license plates and parking placards for vehicles of certain disabled veterans.
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran.
Effective January 1, 2022
Relating to an exemption from the requirement that the title of a state agency be printed on state-owned motor vehicles.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a student called to required military service.
Effective immediately (June 4, 2021)
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to boundaries of the Anthem Municipal Utility District; affecting the authority to issue bonds.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2021)
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a fine or fee in certain areas in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Effective immediately (June 7, 2021)
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2021)
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide identification kits to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parent or legal custodian of certain students.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
Effective immediately (June 7, 2021)
Senate sponsor of House bills (7)
House bills Dr. Campbell carried in the Senate as the first-listed Senate sponsor.
Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in retaliation for or on account of a person's service or status as a public servant.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles.
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to the period for which certain land owned by a religious organization for the purpose of expanding a place of religious worship or constructing a new place of religious worship may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
Effective January 1, 2022
Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2021)
Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2021)
Relating to the participation and reimbursement of certain military medical treatment facilities and affiliated health care providers under Medicaid.
Effective September 1, 2021
Joint-authored (16)
Dr. Campbell is a joint author; another senator is the primary author.
Relating to provisions in agreements between governmental entities and professional sports teams requiring the United States national anthem to be played at team events.
Joint author · primary author: Buckingham
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
Joint author · primary author: Hancock
Effective immediately (June 14, 2021)
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Joint author · primary author: Hughes
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
Joint author · primary author: Birdwell
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Joint author · primary author: Springer
Effective immediately (June 14, 2021)
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst · 25 senators listed as authors
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.
Joint author · primary author: West · 31 senators listed as authors
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.
Joint author · primary author: Buckingham
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land and the liability for the additional tax imposed on such land if the use of the land changes as a result of a condemnation.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to health care institution reporting of federal money received for the coronavirus disease public health emergency.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for prescription insulin.
Joint author · primary author: Kolkhorst
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective September 1, 2021
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
Joint author · primary author: Hancock
Effective September 1, 2021
86th Legislature (2019–2020)
85
Bills Filed as Primary Author
17
Authored Bills That Became Law
15
House Bills Sponsored into Law
7
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Committee Assignments
Key Accomplishments
- Chair, Veteran Affairs & Border Security; Chair, Joint Committee on Aging (to January 2020)
- Co-authored the property tax reform requiring voter approval when most cities and counties raise operations tax revenue from existing property more than 3.5% (SB 2)
- Authored Church Carry (SB 535)
- Authored SB 22 prohibiting local government transactions with abortion providers
- Senate sponsor of the Compassionate Use expansion (HB 3703)
Conference Committee Appointments
Bills on which Texas Legislature Online records her appointment to the conference committee.
View bills that became law (17 authored · 15 Senate-sponsored · 7 joint-authored)
Authored (17)
Dr. Campbell is the primary (first-listed) author.
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to employ security personnel, commission peace officers, and have school resource officers.
Effective immediately (June 7, 2019)
Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Effective immediately (June 10, 2019)
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official or member of the legislature.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2019)
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the authority of certain military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the designation of a portion of Ranch-to-Market Road 150 in Hays County as the William B. Travis Heritage Trail.
Effective immediately (June 10, 2019)
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to annexation by certain municipalities of a special district under a strategic partnership agreement.
Effective immediately (June 10, 2019)
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Effective immediately (May 22, 2019)
Relating to enforcement of the regulation of perpetual care cemeteries.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to serve as a member of a board of trustees of a school district.
Effective September 1, 2019
Senate sponsor of House bills (15)
House bills Dr. Campbell carried in the Senate as the first-listed Senate sponsor.
Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats; creating a criminal offense.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the calculation of penalties and interest resulting from the final determination of an ad valorem tax appeal that changes a property owner's tax liability.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the right of a parent of a deceased person to view the person's body before an autopsy is performed.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument administered to public high school students and reporting requirements for that assessment instrument.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2019)
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge or Combat Infantryman Badge.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis for medical use by certain qualified physicians to patients with certain medical conditions.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2019)
Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to retaliation for municipal annexation disapproval.
Effective immediately (June 10, 2019)
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2019)
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the provision of mental health services through a telemedicine medical service or telehealth service.
Effective September 1, 2019
Joint-authored (7)
Dr. Campbell is a joint author; another senator is the primary author.
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
Joint author · primary author: Perry · 31 senators listed as authors
Effective immediately (June 10, 2019)
Relating to the contributions to and benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Joint author · primary author: Huffman
Effective immediately (June 10, 2019)
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
Joint author · primary author: Huffman
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Joint author · primary author: Huffman
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to the offense of hazing.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Joint author · primary author: Birdwell
Effective September 1, 2019
Relating to maps of the actual or proposed boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality and certain notices related to expanding the boundaries.
Joint author · primary author: Bettencourt
Effective September 1, 2019
85th Legislature (2017–2018)
+ 1 called session
80
Bills Filed as Primary Author
27
Authored Bills That Became Law
14
House Bills Sponsored into Law
11
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Committee Assignments
Key Accomplishments
- Chair, Veteran Affairs & Border Security
- Authored municipal annexation reform (SB 6, 1st called session)
- Authored SB 27 expanding the Veterans Mental Health Program; chaired its conference committee
- Authored the first-responder surviving spouse homestead exemption (SJR 1; Prop 6, approved 2017)
- Senate sponsor of abortion complication reporting (HB 13, 1st called session)
Conference Committee Appointments
Bills on which Texas Legislature Online records her appointment to the conference committee.
View bills that became law (27 authored · 14 Senate-sponsored · 11 joint-authored)
Authored (27)
Dr. Campbell is the primary (first-listed) author.
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the sale or assignment of tax credits for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
Effective immediately (May 4, 2017)
Relating to the applicability of open meetings requirements to certain meetings of a governing body relating to information technology security practices.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the network.
Effective immediately (May 26, 2017)
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English.
Effective immediately (May 22, 2017)
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date of the military base realignment and closure task force.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
Effective immediately (May 27, 2017)
Relating to the creation of the Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 9, 2017)
Relating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot.
Effective immediately (June 1, 2017)
Relating to the use of certain assessment instruments as secondary exit-level assessment instruments to allow certain public school students to receive a high school diploma.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the creation of a water park permit in the Alcoholic Beverage Code; authorizing a fee.
Effective immediately (May 18, 2017)
Relating to service contract providers.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to state banks, state bank holding companies, and branches of foreign banks.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the regulation of banks and trust companies.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the regulation of cemeteries and the administration of perpetual care trust funds.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at certain candidate events under the open meetings law.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test.
Effective immediately (June 15, 2017)
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the creation of the North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the powers and duties of the Lerin Hills Municipal Utility District of Kendall County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the creation of the Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the powers and duties of the Meyer Ranch Municipal Utility District of Comal County; affecting an existing limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to municipal annexation.
1st Called Session · Effective date: see TLO remarks
Senate sponsor of House bills (14)
House bills Dr. Campbell carried in the Senate as the first-listed Senate sponsor.
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program.
Effective January 1, 2018
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to temporary certification of an educator from outside the state who is the spouse of an active duty military service member.
Effective immediately (June 15, 2017)
Relating to completion of work status reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
Effective immediately (June 9, 2017)
Relating to broker agreements for the sale of certain surplus property by certain counties.
Effective immediately (June 15, 2017)
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the monitoring of major information resources projects by the Department of Information Resources.
Effective January 1, 2018
Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the Anthem Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the creation of the Driftwood Conservation District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the creation of the Driftwood Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
1st Called Session · Effective date: see TLO remarks
Joint-authored (11)
Dr. Campbell is a joint author; another senator is the primary author.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminal penalty and increasing a criminal penalty.
Joint author · primary author: Huffman
Effective January 1, 2018
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Joint author · primary author: Birdwell
Effective immediately (June 6, 2017)
Relating to the offense of female genital mutilation.
Joint author · primary author: Nelson
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective immediately (May 27, 2017)
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies.
Joint author · primary author: Lucio
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of new medical degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education and to the employment status of certain residents participating in certain graduate medical education programs.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective immediately (June 12, 2017)
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
Joint author · primary author: Whitmire · 31 senators listed as authors
Effective September 1, 2017
Relating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Joint author · primary author: Buckingham
Effective January 1, 2018
Relating to the conversion of the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency to the Alliance Regional Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective immediately (June 15, 2017)
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial value and level of coverage requirements.
Joint author · primary author: Creighton
Effective immediately (May 23, 2017)
84th Legislature (2015–2016)
87
Bills Filed as Primary Author
19
Authored Bills That Became Law
30
House Bills Sponsored into Law
9
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Committee Assignments
Key Accomplishments
- Appointed Chair, Veteran Affairs & Military Installations (January 2015)
- Joint-authored Campus Carry (SB 11)
- Authored veterans employment preference reforms (SB 805)
- Authored a franchise tax exemption for new veteran-owned businesses (SB 1049)
- Authored SJR 52 repealing the capital-residency rule for statewide officers (Prop 3, approved 2015)
Conference Committee Appointments
Bills on which Texas Legislature Online records her appointment to the conference committee.
View bills that became law (19 authored · 30 Senate-sponsored · 9 joint-authored)
Authored (19)
Dr. Campbell is the primary (first-listed) author.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the authority of certain contiguous municipalities to agree to extend municipal court jurisdiction.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
Effective immediately (June 15, 2015)
Relating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandoned children.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to a study and report on the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2015)
Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to requirements for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to a study on digital identification and proof of licensure.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the creation of the Legacy Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2015)
Relating to the annexation and eminent domain powers of and the development of certain wastewater projects by the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Effective September 1, 2015
Senate sponsor of House bills (30)
House bills Dr. Campbell carried in the Senate as the first-listed Senate sponsor.
Relating to prekindergarten, including a high quality prekindergarten grant program provided by public school districts.
Effective immediately (May 28, 2015)
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.
Effective immediately (June 4, 2015)
Relating to privileged parking for Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipients.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to certain physicians and health care providers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the issuance of Alamo specialty license plates.
Effective January 1, 2016
Relating to the membership of the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the release of certain restrictions on the use of certain highway rights-of-way transferred to a municipality from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2015)
Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the scope of duties of an emergency medical technician-paramedic and a licensed paramedic.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to municipal regulation of the use of alarm systems; authorizing a municipal fee.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District; removing conditions to imposing a tax on residential property; providing authority to issue bonds.
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges.
Effective immediately (June 17, 2015)
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions.
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the length of a billing month for a propane gas customer.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2015)
Relating to the determination of eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures.
Effective January 1, 2016
Relating to the dissolution of the Rebecca Creek Municipal Utility District.
Effective immediately (June 16, 2015)
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.
Effective immediately (June 19, 2015)
Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense.
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the creation of the Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Effective immediately (June 17, 2015)
Relating to the Hays County Development District No. 1.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2015)
Relating to the powers and duties of the Headwaters Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose taxes.
Effective immediately (June 18, 2015)
Joint-authored (9)
Dr. Campbell is a joint author; another senator is the primary author.
Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
Joint author · primary author: Nelson
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
Joint author · primary author: Birdwell
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
Joint author · primary author: Nelson
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
Joint author · primary author: Nelson
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.
Joint author · primary author: Nelson
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.
Joint author · primary author: Schwertner
Effective date: see TLO remarks
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
Joint author · primary author: Hinojosa
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Joint author · primary author: Birdwell
Effective September 1, 2015
Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
Joint author · primary author: Perry
Effective September 1, 2015
83rd Legislature (2013–2014)
+ 3 called sessions
33
Bills Filed as Primary Author
9
Authored Bills That Became Law
12
House Bills Sponsored into Law
8
Joint-Authored Bills That Became Law
Committee Assignments
Key Accomplishments
- Vice Chair, Nominations
- Member: Education; Jurisprudence; Transportation; Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
- Raised the point of order, sustained by the chair, that ended the June 2013 filibuster of SB 5 (1st called session)
Conference Committee Appointments
Bills on which Texas Legislature Online records her appointment to the conference committee.
View bills that became law (9 authored · 12 Senate-sponsored · 8 joint-authored)
Authored (9)
Dr. Campbell is the primary (first-listed) author.
Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the name of Texas State University--San Marcos.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the conversion of a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the regulation of certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the administration of certain examinations required to obtain a driver's license.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the Cascades Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the Kendall County Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Senate sponsor of House bills (12)
House bills Dr. Campbell carried in the Senate as the first-listed Senate sponsor.
Relating to the issuance of military specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the addition of Salvia divinorum and its derivatives and extracts to Penalty Group 3 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to information that may be requested by the Department of Public Safety from a person applying for or renewing a concealed handgun license.
Effective January 1, 2014
Relating to the use of money deposited to a justice court technology fund in certain counties.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to privileged parking for veterans of World War II.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the authority of municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certification for certain United States military personnel.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to requirements for certain election officers.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to increase certain fees; authorizing a fee.
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to the creation of the Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Joint-authored (8)
Dr. Campbell is a joint author; another senator is the primary author.
Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals.
Joint author · primary author: Williams
Effective September 1, 2013
Relating to real property within the Capitol complex.
Joint author · primary author: Whitmire · 28 senators listed as authors
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center activities concerning certain curriculum management systems.
Joint author · primary author: Patrick
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 4; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Relating to the creation of the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 5; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Joint author · primary author: Zaffirini
Effective immediately (June 14, 2013)
Committee Leadership
From freshman member to committee chair and President Pro Tempore ad interim — a record of growing influence and trust from Senate leadership.
89th Legislature (2025–2026)
Member: Business and Commerce, Finance, Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select Committee on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education, Sunset Advisory Commission
88th Legislature (2023–2024)
Member: Business and Commerce, Finance
87th Legislature (2021–2022)
Member: Business and Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, Special Committee on Redistricting, State Affairs, Special Committee to Protect All Texans
86th Legislature (2019–2020)
Member: Business and Commerce, Education, Finance, Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Relations, Select Committee on Redistricting, Select Committee on Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety, Senate Chamber Review, Joint Committee on Aging
85th Legislature (2017–2018)
Member: Select Committee on Cybersecurity, Business and Commerce, Education, Intergovernmental Relations, Joint Interim Committee on Disclosure of Emergency Call Information, Joint Interim Committee on Higher Education Formula Funding, Select Committee on Employment Practices, Finance
84th Legislature (2015–2016)
Member: Administration, Education, Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Relations, Joint Committee on Aging
83rd Legislature (2013–2014)
Member: Education, Jurisprudence, Transportation, Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, Select Committee on Transportation Funding, Expenditures, and Finance, Joint Interim Committee on Human Trafficking, Joint Interim Committee on Education Policy for a Skilled Workforce, Joint Interim Committee on the Recruitment of Firearms and Ammunition Manufacturers, Sunset Advisory Commission
Verified Public Record
Every bill, vote, and committee assignment referenced on this page comes from the official public record: Texas Legislature Online, the Senate and House Journals, the Legislative Reference Library, and official appointment announcements. Linked items open the official source, most of them on capitol.texas.gov.
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Results, Not Rhetoric
206 bills carried into law, as author or as Senate sponsor of House bills. Support the senator who delivers for District 25.
Sources: Texas Legislature Online FTP archive (snapshot February 11, 2026), Senate and House Journals, and the Legislative Reference Library; committee assignments include changes through March 23, 2026. 83rd–89th Legislatures, 2013–2026.