Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2488: Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2488 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication. Primary sponsor: Keith Bell (Republican), Caroline Harris Davila (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), John Lujan (Republican), Jeff Barry (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Cole Hefner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| John Lujan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Jeff Barry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective immediately
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
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