Texas Senate · District 23

Royce West

Democratic

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Votes with the Republican Caucus chair 49% On 1,580 contested votes where both voted · 77% on all votes Votes with own party 75% Partisan rank: 26 of 28 in the Senate Didn't vote at roll call 2% 81 of 3,695 roll calls · 62 of them excused

Statewide bills passed 25 161 sponsored · 24 became law · Rank 8 of 30 in the Senate Local bills passed 0 0 sponsored · 0 became law

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Royce West's seat is marked. Seats run from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right), by contested floor votes. Color shows how often each member crosses party lines toward the middle on votes that divide the parties: solid blue or red means almost never, and purple means on at least 2 in 5 of those votes. Gray seats are members too new to score. How these numbers work

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More liberal than 70% of the Texas Senate.

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9th most liberal of 28

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Votes with the Republican Caucus chair

49%

Each tick is a current senator, by party; the dot is Royce West.

On 1,580 contested votes where both voted77% on all 3,610 votes where both voted

Votes with own party

75%

Each tick is a current senator, by party; the dot is Royce West.

On 945 party-line votesPartisan rank: 26 of 28 in the Senate25 senators vote with their party more often

Bills

The bills Royce West sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.

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Bills: Royce West
	Statewide	Local
Sponsored	161	0
Passed both chambers	25	0
Became law	24	0
Vetoed by the Governor	1	0

Rank by statewide bills passed: Rank 8 of 30 in the Senate · 2 of 12 Democrats

A bill's sponsor is its primary author, the first name on it; joint authors and coauthors aren't counted.

Bills that passed both chambers

Bills that passed both chambers: Royce West
Bill	Type	Result	Final action
SB 16 (89(2)) Real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal…	Statewide	Became law	Sept. 17, 2025
SB 650 Requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages	Statewide	Became law	June 22, 2025
SB 648 Recording requirements for certain instruments concerning real property	Statewide	Vetoed	June 22, 2025
SB 646 Repayment of certain mental health professional education loans	Statewide	Became law	June 22, 2025
SB 647 Filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 3039 Transfer of students in public higher education and to transparency regarding certificate or degree program requirements	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 2995 Displacement of student financial aid at a public institution of higher education	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 2790 Designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 227 Application review process for certain delayed birth certificates	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 226 Establishing residency for children who are the subject of parental child safety placement agreements for purposes of admission into public schools	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 217 Establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 213 Prohibiting insurers from requiring the tying of residential property and personal automobile insurance policies	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 2055 Participation in the Texas Leadership Scholars Program	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 1923 Modification of certain orders providing for the support of a child	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 1404 Requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 1401 Creation of the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board	Statewide	Became law	June 20, 2025
SB 693 Notaries public; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee	Statewide	Became law	May 30, 2025
SB 651 Requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or a designated county executive official	Statewide	Became law	May 30, 2025
SB 1734 Status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property	Statewide	Became law	May 30, 2025
SB 1079 Authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices	Statewide	Became law	May 29, 2025
SB 1921 A common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities	Statewide	Became law	May 28, 2025
SB 1080 Revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions	Statewide	Became law	May 27, 2025
SB 2550 An exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property	Statewide	Became law	May 24, 2025
SB 1403 Administration of the Title IV-D agency, the powers and duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child…	Statewide	Became law	May 19, 2025
SB 599 Authority of a political subdivision to regulate a licensed, registered, or listed group day-care home or family home	Statewide	Became law	May 15, 2025

Budget projects

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Contested votes where they split

813 against the Republican Caucus chair; 290 against most of their party.

Contested votes where they split: Royce West
Date	Bill and motion	Their vote	Republican Caucus Chair	Most of their party
Aug. 22, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 22, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Motion	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 22, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 22, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 22, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 22, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Motion	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 22, 2025	HB 4: Composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas Motion	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 19, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 19, 2025	SB 6: Regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring… Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
Aug. 19, 2025	SB 12: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 19, 2025	SB 15: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 19, 2025	SB 8: Designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 19, 2025	SB 10: Calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 13: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 6: Regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring… Second Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 6: Regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring… Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 12: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 12: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 15: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 15: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 15: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 15: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 8: Designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 8: Designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 10: Calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 18, 2025	SB 10: Calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 8: Public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 8: Public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and… Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 8: Public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 14: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 14: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 14: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 14: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 14: Certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 6: Abortion, including civil liability for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, exemptions from the Texas Citizens Participation Act and… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 6: Abortion, including civil liability for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, exemptions from the Texas Citizens Participation Act and… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 12, 2025	SB 6: Abortion, including civil liability for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, exemptions from the Texas Citizens Participation Act and… Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 1, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 1, 2025	SB 11: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
Aug. 1, 2025	SB 5: Regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring… Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
July 30, 2025	SB 15: Recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and… Motion to Suspend the Rules	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
July 30, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
July 30, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 30, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 30, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 30, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 30, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 30, 2025	SB 12: Use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 30, 2025	SB 11: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
July 30, 2025	SB 5: Regulation of certain products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring… Second Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
July 21, 2025	SR 5: Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature Motion to Suspend the Rules	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
July 21, 2025	SR 5: Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
July 21, 2025	SR 5: Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 21, 2025	SR 5: Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 21, 2025	SR 5: Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 21, 2025	SR 5: Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
July 21, 2025	SR 5: Establishing rules of procedure to be observed by the Senate for the consideration of redistricting during the 89th Legislature Motion to Suspend the Rules	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 1, 2025	SB 2972: Expressive activities at public institutions of higher education Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 1, 2025	SR 708: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. No. 2972 Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 1, 2025	HB 493: Ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 1, 2025	HB 40: Business court Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 1, 2025	SR 713: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 40 Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 1, 2025	SB 2753: Integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
June 1, 2025	SB 268: Procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners Conference Committee Report	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 31, 2025	HB 3556: Construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties; authorizing… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SR 687: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3556 Adoption	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	HB 3595: An emergency preparedness and contingency operations plan, including temperature regulation, for assisted living facility residents during an emergency… Conference Committee Report	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 31, 2025	HB 5246: Administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Space Commission and Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium, to other governmental entities… Conference Committee Report	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 31, 2025	SR 715: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5246 Adoption	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 31, 2025	SB 2337: Regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SB 379: Prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SB 13: A school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SB 13: A school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SB 8: Agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SB 8: Agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SB 12: Parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 31, 2025	SB 37: Governance of public institutions of higher education, including review of curriculum and certain degree and certificate programs, a faculty council or… Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	SB 506: Requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions Concur	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 30, 2025	SJR 27: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority of the commission and the Texas… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	SB 2615: Restricting remote work by employees of public institutions of higher education Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	SB 510: Failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	SB 1957: Eligibility of a person to serve on a civilian oversight board Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	SB 2986: Use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 30, 2025	SB 1362: Prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	SB 509: Requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order Conference Committee Report	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 30, 2025	SB 17: Purchase or acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities Conference Committee Report	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 40: Business court Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 40: Business court Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 40: Business court Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 40: Business court Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 1240: Certain governmental operations affecting the border region Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 1240: Certain governmental operations affecting the border region Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5294: Medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 5294: Medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 1523: A temporary prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 1523: A temporary prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer… Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 28, 2025	HB 1523: A temporary prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer… Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 796: Authority of the legislature to determine that certain federal directives are unconstitutional and to prohibit certain government officers and employees from… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 796: Authority of the legislature to determine that certain federal directives are unconstitutional and to prohibit certain government officers and employees from… Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	SB 924: Entities that provide cable services or video services Concur	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1333: Unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 38: Eviction from real property of certain persons not entitled to enter, occupy, or remain in possession of the premises Concur	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	SB 1188: Electronic health record requirements; authorizing a civil penalty Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	SB 10: Display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms Concur	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 5138: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 5138: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 5115: Penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 5115: Penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 3053: Municipal and county firearm buyback programs Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 3053: Municipal and county firearm buyback programs Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 1056: Recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 1056: Recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 1403: Collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 1403: Collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 28, 2025	HB 1106: Definitions of child abuse and neglect Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 1106: Definitions of child abuse and neglect Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 521: Accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 521: Accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 229: General definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 229: General definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 223: Competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 28, 2025	HB 223: Competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 229: General definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 229: General definitions for and collection of governmental information regarding biological sex Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 1234: Certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 1234: Certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 1234: Certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun Second Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 1234: Certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 3441: Liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 3441: Liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 1056: Recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 1056: Recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 3441: Liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine Second Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 3441: Liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 4: Assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 4: Assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 100: Purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 100: Purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 100: Purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 100: Purchase, adoption, and use of instructional materials by public schools Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 27, 2025	HB 4: Assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 4: Assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 3372: Prohibiting certain personal services performed by school district administrators; providing a civil penalty Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 2243: Creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 2243: Creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 2243: Creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 2243: Creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 521: Accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 521: Accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	HB 521: Accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense Amendment	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 521: Accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 1106: Definitions of child abuse and neglect Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 1106: Definitions of child abuse and neglect Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 5138: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 27, 2025	HB 5138: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 27, 2025	HB 5138: Duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 1661: Election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 1661: Election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	HB 1661: Election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 1661: Election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 223: Competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 223: Competitive requirements for a procurement by a municipality for lobbying, government relations, or similar services Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 493: Ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 1403: Collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty Second Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	HB 1403: Collection and confidentiality of information regarding firearms in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	HB 3284: Creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	HB 3284: Creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	HB 3284: Creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family Second Reading	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	HB 3284: Creation of the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Yea	Yea	Nay (split)
May 26, 2025	HB 3556: Construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties; authorizing… Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 3556: Construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties; authorizing… Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 2674: Prohibiting the regulation of home school programs Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 2674: Prohibiting the regulation of home school programs Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 3053: Municipal and county firearm buyback programs Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 3053: Municipal and county firearm buyback programs Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 5115: Penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	HB 5115: Penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	SB 33: Certain prohibited transactions and logistical support between a governmental entity and an abortion assistance entity or abortion provider for the… Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 26, 2025	SB 2570: A legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer Concur	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 25, 2025	HB 3556: Construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties; authorizing… Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 25, 2025	HB 3556: Construction of structures exceeding a certain height in certain counties containing national wildlife refuges and in adjacent counties; authorizing… Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 25, 2025	HB 2674: Prohibiting the regulation of home school programs Second Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 25, 2025	HB 2674: Prohibiting the regulation of home school programs Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 25, 2025	HB 3627: Allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing the board's duties Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	HB 3627: Allowing the chair of the State Board of Education to employ personnel to assist in performing the board's duties Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Yea (split)
May 25, 2025	HB 2715: Removal from office of certain officers of political subdivisions Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 25, 2025	HB 2715: Removal from office of certain officers of political subdivisions Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay
May 25, 2025	HB 4230: Establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail Passage / Third Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	HB 4230: Establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail Motion to Suspend the Three-Day Rule	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	HB 4230: Establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail Second Reading	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	HB 4230: Establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail Motion to Suspend the Regular Order	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	HB 18: Establishment and administration of certain programs and services providing health care services to rural counties Amendment	Yea	Nay (split)	Yea
May 25, 2025	HB 1586: An exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment Passage / Third Reading	Nay	Yea (split)	Nay

These are the 200 most recent of 1,048. The voting record below lists them all.

Every roll call

How Royce West voted on each of the 3,695 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.

Every roll call: Royce West
Date	Vote	Their vote	Most of their party	Republican Caucus Chair	Yeas–nays
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Contested and party-line votes link to their own pages; the rest link to the official record.

Contact, committees and caucuses

Contact

Official page: senate.texas.gov
Email: royce.west@senate.texas.gov
Capitol office: Room 1E.5, P.O. Box 12068 Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711
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District office: 5787 S. Hampton Road Suite 385, Dallas, TX 75232
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Committees

Transportation Vice chair
Economic Development
Education
Finance
Higher Education
Local Government

Contact details and committee assignments from Open States' data on the Texas Legislature, which it collects from the chambers' websites, as of Oct. 15, 2026.

Source: the Texas House and Senate Journals, Jan. 14, 2025 to Sept. 4, 2025. How these numbers work · Corrections