Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2492: Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes involving family violence may be held after bond is posted.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2492 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes involving family violence may be held after bond is posted. Primary sponsor: Rhetta Bowers (Democratic), Christina Morales (Democratic), Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhetta Bowers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Christina Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
| Lauren Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Rafael Anchía | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Vikki Goodwin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Donna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| 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 on 9/1/25
- 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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