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

SB 5: Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

Enacted Last action September 18, 2025: Effective immediately

Plain-language summary

SB 5 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Bob Hall (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Greg Bonnen (Republican). It lists 93 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 18, 2025): Effective immediately.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joan Huffman (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); César Blanco (Democratic); Donna Campbell (Republican); and 16 more. 93 co-sponsors.