Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2492: Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes involving family violence may be held after bond is posted.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 2492 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes involving family violence may be held after bond is posted. Primary sponsor: Rhetta Bowers (Democratic), Christina Morales (Democratic), Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rhetta Bowers (Democratic); Christina Morales (Democratic); Lauren Simmons (Democratic); Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic); and 1 more. 4 co-sponsors.