Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1397: Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 1397 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the care, custody, and display of the letter known as the victory or death letter, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Declaration of Independence. Primary sponsor: Cody Harris (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Richard Raymond (Democratic), Briscoe Cain (Republican), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cody Harris (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); Richard Raymond (Democratic); Briscoe Cain (Republican); and 2 more. 1 co-sponsor.