Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2181: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of solicitation of prostitution.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2181 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct constituting the offense of solicitation of prostitution. Primary sponsor: Matt Shaheen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaheen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
- Considered in formal meeting
- Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
- Vote reconsidered in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in subcommittee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
- Considered by s/c in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
- Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
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