Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 440: Relating to requiring certain alert messages to be in English and Spanish.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 440 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring certain alert messages to be in English and Spanish. Primary sponsor: Christina Morales (Democratic), Marc LaHood (Republican), Ray Lopez (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
| Marc LaHood | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 121 |
| Ray Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 125 |
| Liz Campos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Erin Gámez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Josey Garcia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 124 |
| Mary González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Charlene Ward Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 139 |
| Venton Jones | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Oscar Longoria | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| J.M. Lozano | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Mando Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Terry Meza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Eddie Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Sergio Muñoz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Rodríguez Ramos | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Richard Raymond | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Lauren Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Gene Wu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed