Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 268: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making certain false reports and to restitution for emergency response costs associated with those false reports.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 268 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making certain false reports and to restitution for emergency response costs associated with those false reports. Primary sponsor: Brooks Landgraf (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Landgraf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Cody Vasut | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| A.J. Louderback | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
“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 Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed