Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 42: Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 42 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education and to the permissible uses of that money. Primary sponsor: Terry Wilson (Republican), Matt Shaheen (Republican), Tony Tinderholt (Republican), Donna Howard (Democratic), VanDeaver, Joan Huffman (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Matt Shaheen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Tony Tinderholt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Donna Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| VanDeaver | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Salman Bhojani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Bucy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Stan Lambert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Eddie Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
- Text of Senate Amendment(s)
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- House concurs in Senate amendment(s)
- Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
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