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

HB 298: Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.

In committee Last action August 26, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 298 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican), Stan Gerdes (Republican), John McQueeney (Republican), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican). It lists 65 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 26, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Briscoe Cain (Republican); Cody Harris (Republican); Stan Gerdes (Republican); John McQueeney (Republican); and 1 more. 65 co-sponsors.