Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5243: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

In committee Last action April 15, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 5243 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Primary sponsor: Stan Gerdes (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican), Terry Canales (Democratic), Lacey Hull (Republican), Richard Raymond (Democratic). It lists 48 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stan Gerdes (Republican); Cody Harris (Republican); Terry Canales (Democratic); Lacey Hull (Republican); and 1 more. 48 co-sponsors.