Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 2878: 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, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Vetoed Last action June 22, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor

Plain-language summary

SB 2878 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 14, 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, mandatory expunction for certain persons, record retention, and youth diversion; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2025): Vetoed by the Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bryan Hughes (Republican); Jeff Leach (Republican); Eddie Morales (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.