Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 285: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.

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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 285 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals. Primary sponsor: Claudia Ordaz (Democratic), Jeff Leach (Republican), Morgan Meyer (Republican), Joe Moody (Democratic), Cook, Royce West (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 11

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Claudia Ordaz	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	79
Jeff Leach	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	67
Morgan Meyer	Primary sponsor	Republican	House	108
Joe Moody	Primary sponsor	Democratic	House	78
Cook	Primary sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Royce West	Primary sponsor	Democratic	Senate	23
César Blanco	Co-sponsor	Democratic	Senate	29
Rhetta Bowers	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	113
Flores	Co-sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Flores	Co-sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Jessica González	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	104
Brent Hagenbuch	Co-sponsor	Republican	Senate	30
Chuy Hinojosa	Co-sponsor	Democratic	Senate	20
Helen Kerwin	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	58
Mitch Little	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	65
A.J. Louderback	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	30
Shelley Luther	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	62
Borris Miles	Co-sponsor	Democratic	Senate	13
Brent Money	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	2
Katrina Pierson	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	33
Mihaela Pleșa	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	70
Keresa Richardson	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	61
Penny Morales Shaw	Co-sponsor	Democratic	House	148
Wes Virdell	Co-sponsor	Republican	House	53

“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, 2025Filed without the Governor's signature
May 26, 2025Sent to the Governor
May 25, 2025Signed in the Senate
May 25, 2025Signed in the House
May 24, 2025Reported enrolled
May 24, 2025Senate passage reported
May 23, 2025Record vote
May 23, 2025Passed
May 23, 2025Read 3rd time
May 23, 2025Record vote
May 23, 2025Three day rule suspended

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Key facts

Bill: HB 285
Chamber: House
Introduced: November 12, 2024
Stage: Enacted
Last action: June 20, 2025

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