Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill
HB 257: Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 257 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence. Primary sponsor: Cody Harris (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Mitch Little (Republican), Stan Gerdes (Republican), Briscoe Cain (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 4, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jeff Leach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Mitch Little | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Stan Gerdes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Cecil Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Marc LaHood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Matt Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Matt Shaheen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed