Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 656: Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors.

In committee Last action March 4, 2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 656 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to law enforcement policies regarding the issuance of citations for misdemeanors punishable by fine only and to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain fine-only misdemeanors. Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Briscoe Cain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic); Briscoe Cain (Republican).