Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

SB 17: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

In committee Last action August 26, 2025: Co-author authorized

Plain-language summary

SB 17 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 26, 2025): Co-author authorized.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bryan Hughes (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Donna Campbell (Republican); Creighton; and 13 more. 3 co-sponsors.