Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 270: Relating to disasters, including the regulation of social media platforms, disaster relief organizations, and disaster volunteers; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee.

Introduced Last action August 4, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 270 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to disasters, including the regulation of social media platforms, disaster relief organizations, and disaster volunteers; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee. Primary sponsor: Drew Darby (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 4, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Drew Darby (Republican).