Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill
HB 173: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 173 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on July 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. Primary sponsor: Carl Tepper (Republican), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican), Briscoe Cain (Republican), Ellen Troxclair (Republican). It lists 31 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 22, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 34
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Tepper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| James Frank | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| 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 |
| Marc LaHood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Matt Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Schofield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| 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
- Filed