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

SB 2: Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees.

Passed both chambers Last action August 27, 2025: House appoints conferees-reported

Plain-language summary

SB 2 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Charles Perry (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Flores, Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Borris Miles (Democratic), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), King, Morgan Meyer (Republican), Joe Moody (Democratic), Terry Wilson (Republican), Drew Darby (Republican). It lists 67 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 27, 2025): House appoints conferees-reported.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Charles Perry (Republican); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; and 29 more. 67 co-sponsors.