Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2656: Relating to motor vehicle stops by a peace officer operating an unmarked law enforcement motor vehicle.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2656 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to motor vehicle stops by a peace officer operating an unmarked law enforcement motor vehicle. Primary sponsor: Wes Virdell (Republican), Ron Reynolds (Democratic), Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Tom Craddick (Republican), Mary Ann Perez (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Virdell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Ron Reynolds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Senfronia Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Tom Craddick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Mary Ann Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 144 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Terry Meza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed