Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 135: Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 135 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals. Primary sponsor: Angie Button (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican), Chris Turner (Democratic), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), Morgan Meyer (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Button | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Candy Noble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Chris Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Giovanni Capriglione | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Morgan Meyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Trent Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ryan Guillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Ray Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 125 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective immediately
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
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