Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 259: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 259 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms. Primary sponsor: Richard Hayes (Republican), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Wes Virdell (Republican), Katrina Pierson (Republican). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 36
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hayes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Wes Virdell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Katrina Pierson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Trent Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Charles Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Pat Curry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Mano DeAyala | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Brian Harrison | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Stan Kitzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| A.J. Louderback | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alan Schoolcraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Carl Tepper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 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