Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 4982: Relating to hate crimes, including criminal and civil liability for those crimes and the hate crime prevention grant program; increasing a criminal penalty.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 4982 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to hate crimes, including criminal and civil liability for those crimes and the hate crime prevention grant program; increasing a criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Vikki Goodwin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Vikki Goodwin (Democratic).