Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1983: Relating to creating the criminal offense of child endangerment involving smuggling across an international border.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1983 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to creating the criminal offense of child endangerment involving smuggling across an international border. Primary sponsor: Hillary Hickland (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Considered in Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Hickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed