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Wes Virdell

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Overview

Wesley Virdell is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 53rd district of the Texas House of Representatives.

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Facts from Wikipedia.

How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

57 bills

Became law

3 became law. Another 7 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
    Became law
  • Introduced May 9, 2025HB 5702: Relating to the creation of the Llano Historic Railroad Authority; providing authority to impose fees.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025HB 3053: Relating to municipal and county firearm buyback programs.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4931: Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3178: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3179: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2025HB 2666: Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson involving a government building.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2025HB 2658: Relating to the Kimble County Hospital District of Kimble County, Texas.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025HB 2458: Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of aggravated assault.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 24, 2025HB 2066: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Aug 21, 2025HB 286: Relating to a study and report by the Texas Water Development Board, in consultation with certain other entities, of risks from and solutions to flooding.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 21, 2025HB 287: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to acquire real property for the taking or transportation of water.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 18, 2025HB 191: Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain goods and services used in a disaster area.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 18, 2025HB 217: Relating to the creation of a flood recovery loan program to provide low-interest loans to persons who are victims of flood-related disasters.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 18, 2025HB 232: Relating to establishment of the disaster recovery fund.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 309: Relating to the maintenance of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather alert radios by certain campgrounds, hotels, and recreational vehicle parks.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 162: Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a political subdivision to acquire property outside the political subdivision's boundaries.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 164: Relating to the Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program; authorizing a civil penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 14, 2025HB 305: Relating to the creation of a flood recovery loan program to provide low-interest loans to persons who are victims of flood-related disasters.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 14, 2025HB 306: Relating to a study and report by the Upper Guadalupe River Authority of risks from and solutions to flooding.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 7, 2025HB 292: Relating to establishment of the disaster recovery fund.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 30, 2025HB 229: Relating to the Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program; authorizing a civil penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 25, 2025HB 206: Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain goods and services used in a disaster area.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5222: Relating to the eligibility of persons finally convicted of a felony to run for certain public offices.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HJR 210: Proposing a constitutional amendment related to the funding and support of public free schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4817: Relating to reliability requirements and associated locational marginal pricing for certain electric generation facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4472: Relating to the registration fee for certain trailers, travel trailers, and semitrailers.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4695: Relating to the approval of subdivision plans and plats by a municipality.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4385: Relating to residence for purposes of voting.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4184: Relating to the role of a jury in a criminal case.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3930: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for raising or keeping exotic animals.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3956: Relating to a parent-directed supplemental services and instructional materials program for public school students; authorizing a fee.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3938: Relating to the formation of a public education scholarship program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3763: Relating to certain audits of employers conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3176: Relating to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products developed using mRNA material in the prevention or treatment of a communicable disease.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3175: Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025HB 3056: Relating to municipal and county regulation of certain wind and solar power facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025HB 3055: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to acquire real property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025HB 2774: Relating to the authority of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District to regulate structures near Medina Lake.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025HB 2759: Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felony offenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2025HB 2656: Relating to motor vehicle stops by a peace officer operating an unmarked law enforcement motor vehicle.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025HB 2470: Relating to the age at which a person not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm may carry a handgun or is eligible for a license to carry a handgun.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 16, 2025HB 1923: Relating to removing the requirement that an applicant for or holder of a license to carry a handgun provide fingerprints.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 16, 2025HJR 116: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that federal authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition in this state is not recognized by this state.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 16, 2025HB 1921: Relating to the operation of certain off-highway vehicles on certain roadways.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 15, 2025HB 1864: Relating to an exemption from the use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles brought into this state by new Texas residents.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1382: Relating to a prohibition on weather modification and control; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1385: Relating to the labeling of beef and beef products; providing a civil penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1374: Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1379: Relating to the authority of a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1387: Relating to a person's eligibility to sit for the examination for a license to practice law in this state.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1378: Relating to municipal and county regulation of certain electric energy storage.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1380: Relating to license plates issued for and displayed on passenger cars and light trucks.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1377: Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1386: Relating to license plates issued for and displayed on passenger cars and light trucks.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1376: Relating to the authority of the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules requiring the use and installation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle electronic logging devices.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1381: Relating to contracts with and the acceptance of money from certain foreign entities by public institutions of higher education.
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Texas legislature, since 2025. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

1,609 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 105 of 1,609 votes (7%). Some of these may be excused absences, approved by the House ahead of time. The vote records we use don't say which.

By topic
Academic and Career-Oriented Education6 votes
    Agriculture and Livestock20 votes
      Appropriations6 votes
        Border Security4 votes
          Business and Commerce76 votes
            Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
              Corrections21 votes
                County and Regional Government33 votes
                  Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)69 votes
                    Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)18 votes
                      Criminal Justice71 votes
                        Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)53 votes
                          Culture, Recreation and Tourism18 votes
                            Defense and Veterans' Affairs14 votes
                              Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health12 votes
                                Disaster Preparedness and Flooding13 votes
                                  Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select1 vote
                                    Economic Development14 votes
                                      Education K-1645 votes
                                        Elections22 votes
                                          Energy Resources18 votes
                                            Environmental Regulation19 votes
                                              Family and Fiduciary Relationships37 votes
                                                Finance4 votes
                                                  Government Efficiency60 votes
                                                    Health and Human Services52 votes
                                                      Higher Education40 votes
                                                        Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs49 votes
                                                          Human Services54 votes
                                                            Insurance33 votes
                                                              Intergovernmental Affairs35 votes
                                                                International Relations1 vote
                                                                  Juvenile Justice10 votes
                                                                    Land and Resource Management13 votes
                                                                      Licensing and Administrative Procedures34 votes
                                                                        Local Government47 votes
                                                                          Natural Resources52 votes
                                                                            Pensions, Investments and Financial Services41 votes
                                                                              Property Tax Appraisals13 votes
                                                                                Public Education46 votes
                                                                                  Public Health70 votes
                                                                                    State Affairs132 votes
                                                                                      State-Federal Relations1 vote
                                                                                        Taxes (Ways and Means)78 votes
                                                                                          Trade, Workforce and Economic Development32 votes
                                                                                            Transportation61 votes
                                                                                              Transportation Funding7 votes
                                                                                                Veterans' Affairs9 votes
                                                                                                  Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs33 votes
                                                                                                    Workforce11 votes

                                                                                                      Source: Open States, Texas Legislature Online. Topics from the state legislature.