Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1300: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1300 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties. Primary sponsor: Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Tan Parker (Republican), Cook, John Smithee (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican), Carl Tepper (Republican), Pat Curry (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Flores; Brent Hagenbuch (Republican); Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic); Joan Huffman (Republican); and 7 more. 11 co-sponsors.