Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 298: Relating to the content of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 298 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the content of a driver's license or personal identification certificate. Primary sponsor: Mano DeAyala (Republican), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican), Keith Bell (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican). It lists 52 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 9, 2025): Considered in Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 55
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mano DeAyala | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Cody Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Keith Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| A.J. Louderback | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Jeff Barry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brad Buckley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Briscoe Cain | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Giovanni Capriglione | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Charles Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Pat Curry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Jay Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| James Frank | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Sam Harless | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 126 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Janis Holt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Lacey Hull | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Stan Kitzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Marc LaHood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| Stan Lambert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Brooks Landgraf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mitch Little | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| David Lowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Shelley Luther | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| John McQueeney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Matt Morgan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Olcott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Angelia Orr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jared Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Dade Phelan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Katrina Pierson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Schatzline | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Shaheen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Carl Tepper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Steve Toth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Terry Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed