Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1879: Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1879 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert. Primary sponsor: Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Harold Dutton (Democratic), Perez, Vincent. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Harold Dutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Perez, Vincent | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Collier | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Linda Garcia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Charlene Ward Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 139 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Ways & Means
- Read first time
- Filed