The Texas Senate convened on May 28, 2025, to address several key legislative items, including health care, education, and public safety. The session began with Senator Alvarado announcing that Representative Alma Allen had been hospitalized, urging members to keep her in their thoughts and prayers. Senator Miles confirmed that she would be released later that evening.

The first significant item on the agenda was House Bill 1052, which mandates coverage for telehealth services when the provider is out of state, provided the patient resides in Texas. Senator Blanco moved to suspend the regular order of business to consider the bill, which faced an objection but ultimately passed with 27 votes in favor and 4 against. Following this, the bill was passed to third reading and subsequently approved with 28 ayes and 3 nays.

Next, Senator Campbell introduced House Bill 117, aimed at establishing a Governor's Task Force to enhance coordination of early childhood programs across state agencies. After a brief discussion and the adoption of two amendments, the bill passed its third reading with 25 votes in favor and 6 against.

Senator Zafarini then moved to discuss House Bill 3697, which seeks to improve the readability of mail-in ballot applications. The bill was also passed through the necessary readings and amendments, ultimately receiving approval with 30 ayes and 1 nay.

Senator Hinojosa presented House Bill 2517, which addresses tax exemptions for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the Texas Fair Plan Association. The bill passed through the Senate with 29 votes in favor and 2 against.

Finally, Senator Middleton introduced House Bill 4144, which provides supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and police officers diagnosed with certain diseases. After an amendment to clarify the bill's applicability to local entities, it passed with 29 votes in favor and 1 against.

In summary, the Senate session successfully advanced multiple bills aimed at improving health care access, early childhood education, election processes, insurance tax policies, and support for public safety personnel. The next steps for these bills will involve further discussions and potential approvals in the House.