Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4257: Relating to United States citizenship requirements for the licensing and employment of peace officers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4257 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to United States citizenship requirements for the licensing and employment of peace officers. Primary sponsor: Cole Hefner (Republican), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hefner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Giovanni Capriglione | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- 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