Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 65: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide.

In committee Last action March 4, 2025: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HJR 65 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide. Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic).