Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2688: Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.

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Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: June 20, 2025 ·Record last updated: Oct 22, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC

Plain-language summary

HB 2688 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities. Primary sponsor: Sam Harless (Republican), Tom Oliverson (Republican), Mary Ann Perez (Democratic), Will Metcalf (Republican), Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 12

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Sam Harless	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	126
Tom Oliverson	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	130
Mary Ann Perez	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	144
Will Metcalf	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	16
Senfronia Thompson	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	141
Joan Huffman	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	17
Alma Allen	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	131
Carol Alvarado	Co-sponsor	Democratic	Senate	6
Jeff Barry	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	29
Cook	Co-sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Harold Dutton	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	142
Gary Gates	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	28
Charlie Geren	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	99
Lacey Hull	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	138
Johnson	Co-sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Charlene Ward Johnson	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	139
Jo Jones	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	147
Stan Lambert	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	71
Christina Morales	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	145
Dennis Paul	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	129
Jon Rosenthal	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	135
Penny Morales Shaw	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	148
Valoree Swanson	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	150
Cody Vasut	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	25
Hubert Vo	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	149
Armando Walle	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	140

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

June 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
June 20, 2025Signed by the Governor
May 31, 2025Sent to the Governor
May 31, 2025Signed in the Senate
May 30, 2025Signed in the House
May 29, 2025Reported enrolled
May 28, 2025House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
May 28, 2025Text of Senate Amendment(s)
May 28, 2025Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
May 28, 2025Record vote
May 28, 2025House concurs in Senate amendment(s)
May 24, 2025Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

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Key facts

Bill: HB 2688
Chamber: House
Introduced: February 11, 2025
Stage: Enacted
Last action: June 20, 2025

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