Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5509: Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 5509 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking. Primary sponsor: Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Jon Rosenthal (Democratic), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Carrie Isaac (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ben Bumgarner (Republican); Jon Rosenthal (Democratic); Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican); Senfronia Thompson (Democratic); and 2 more. 2 co-sponsors.