Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1425: Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1425 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 20, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools. Primary sponsor: David Spiller (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican), Cook, Dennis Paul (Republican). It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 31
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Spiller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Cody Vasut | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dennis Paul | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Trent Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Pat Curry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| John McQueeney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Jared Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed