Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2705: Relating to the protection of free speech rights at institutions of higher education, including the prosecution of the offenses of trespass, damage, and defacement at certain institutions of higher education, and criminal trespass.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Referred to Higher Education

Plain-language summary

HB 2705 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the protection of free speech rights at institutions of higher education, including the prosecution of the offenses of trespass, damage, and defacement at certain institutions of higher education, and criminal trespass. Primary sponsor: Erin Zwiener (Democratic), Donna Howard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Referred to Higher Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Erin Zwiener (Democratic); Donna Howard (Democratic).