Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill
HB 36: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 36 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on July 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. Primary sponsor: Cole Hefner (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Jared Patterson (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hefner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Will Metcalf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Jared Patterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| 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
- Filed