Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 217: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 217 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee. Primary sponsor: Royce West (Democratic), Harold Dutton (Democratic), Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Royce West (Democratic); Harold Dutton (Democratic); Lauren Simmons (Democratic); Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.