Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5020: Relating to requirements for the exercise of the power of impeachment by the House of Representatives and providing that officers against whom articles of impeachment are preferred receive pay during the pendency of impeachment proceedings.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 5020 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requirements for the exercise of the power of impeachment by the House of Representatives and providing that officers against whom articles of impeachment are preferred receive pay during the pendency of impeachment proceedings. Primary sponsor: John Smithee (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Smithee (Republican).