Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2609: Relating to prohibiting the denial of a driver's license renewal for failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine or cost, or failure to satisfy a judgment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2609 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting the denial of a driver's license renewal for failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine or cost, or failure to satisfy a judgment. Primary sponsor: Diego Bernal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Bernal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
“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
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed