Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 716: Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.

In committee Last action March 4, 2025: Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker

Plain-language summary

HB 716 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Jo Jones (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jo Jones (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.