Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 161: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate violations of law by certain local governments and to take action against those local governments to enforce the law.

Introduced Last action August 15, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 161 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate violations of law by certain local governments and to take action against those local governments to enforce the law. Primary sponsor: Cecil Bell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 15, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Cecil Bell (Republican).