Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 40: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief.

Enacted Last action June 16, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 40 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds; authorizing injunctive relief. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican), John Smithee (Republican). It lists 70 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joan Huffman (Republican); John Smithee (Republican). 70 co-sponsors.