Charles Schwertner, Texas State Senator from 5th District (R) | https://www.facebook.com/drschwertner
Charles Schwertner, Texas State Senator from 5th District (R) | https://www.facebook.com/drschwertner
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill establishes regulations for delivery network companies in Texas, requiring them to obtain an occupational permit and pay an annual fee determined by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It mandates that delivery network companies implement policies prohibiting intoxication among delivery personnel and conduct thorough criminal background checks before granting access to their digital networks. Delivery persons must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and, if using a motor vehicle, have proof of registration and insurance. The bill prohibits discrimination based on various factors, such as race and disability, and classifies delivery persons as independent contractors, provided certain conditions are met. Additionally, it sets privacy protections for personal data and outlines conditions for data sharing with municipalities. The bill prohibits local entities from imposing additional regulations on these companies and takes effect Sept. 1, 2025.
Charles Schwertner, chair of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce and member of the Senate Committee on State Affairs, proposed another 40 bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Schwertner graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS.
Charles Schwertner is currently serving in the Texas State Senate, representing the state's 5th Senate district. He replaced previous state senator Steve Ogden in 2013.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB 2967 | 04/08/2025 | Relating to funding mechanisms to support the siting, development, construction, and deployment of advanced nuclear and innovative energy technologies in this state |
| SB 2990 | 04/07/2025 | Relating to removing the requirement of provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for Texas Task Force 1 members and members of intrastate fire mutual aid system teams and regional incident management teams |
| SB 2989 | 04/07/2025 | Relating to the consideration of wage replacement benefits in the nature of workers' compensation |
| SB 2966 | 04/07/2025 | Relating to establishing a framework to govern the use of artificial intelligence systems in critical decision-making by private companies and ensure consumer protections; authorizing a civil penalty |
| SB 2836 | 04/07/2025 | Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes |
| SB 2584 | 04/03/2025 | Relating to the regulation of service contracts and service contract providers and administrators |
| SB 2512 | 04/03/2025 | Relating to creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council |
| SB 2486 | 04/03/2025 | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive and pledge for the payment of obligations certain additional tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project |
| SB 1878 | 04/03/2025 | Relating to the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, including the college's eligibility to participate in certain programs |
| SB 1825 | 03/27/2025 | Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage |
| SB 1824 | 03/27/2025 | Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities |
| SB 2340 | 03/25/2025 | Relating to examination of the records of filing entities and foreign filing entities by the attorney general; creating a criminal offense |
| SB 542 | 03/18/2025 | Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction |
| SB 2025 | 03/17/2025 | Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service |
| SB 1945 | 03/17/2025 | Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans |
| SB 1889 | 03/17/2025 | Relating to vision screenings for students in public or private school, including vision screening information reporting for public school students and the creation of a matching grant program for visual devices for certain students |
| SB 1881 | 03/17/2025 | Relating to the use of political contributions by the secretary of state to maintain a residence in Travis County |
| SB 1880 | 03/17/2025 | Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Williamson County |
| SB 1876 | 03/17/2025 | Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers |
| SB 2872 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to connection reservation contracts |
| SB 1826 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to career and technology education programs in public schools and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program, including funding for those programs under the Foundation School Program, and to the new instructional facility allotment and the permissible uses of funding under the Foundation School Program |
| SB 1665 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the feasibility of constructing certain extra high voltage transmission lines |
| SB 1586 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of permits for certain wastewater treatment facilities |
| SB 1560 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the submission to the legislature of financial information of an independent organization certified for a power region |
| SB 1518 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects |
| SB 1517 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project |
| SB 1496 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project |
| SB 1290 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to requiring backup generation at certain wastewater treatment facilities |
| SB 1272 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision |
| SB 1117 | 02/24/2025 | Relating to the administration of botulinum toxin by dentists |
| SB 859 | 02/13/2025 | Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee subsidies paid for public school teachers and students |
| SB 858 | 02/13/2025 | Relating to certain criminal offenses involving the attachment or display of a wrong license plate or registration insignia; increasing criminal penalties |
| SB 778 | 02/07/2025 | Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve; making an appropriation |
| SB 743 | 02/07/2025 | Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to establish and operate a guaranteed income program |
| SB 742 | 02/07/2025 | Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks |
| SB 658 | 02/03/2025 | Relating to agreements between sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law |
| SB 622 | 02/03/2025 | Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans |
| SB 551 | 02/03/2025 | Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League |
| SB 386 | 02/03/2025 | Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations |
| SB 369 | 02/03/2025 | Relating to an appraisal procedure for disputed losses under personal automobile insurance policies |
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