Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4476: Relating to the waiver of jurisdiction by a juvenile court for certain children who are accused of committing certain offenses involving the use or exhibition of a firearm, the mandatory transfer of jurisdiction for those children to a criminal court, and an order of expunction issued with respect to those offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4476 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the waiver of jurisdiction by a juvenile court for certain children who are accused of committing certain offenses involving the use or exhibition of a firearm, the mandatory transfer of jurisdiction for those children to a criminal court, and an order of expunction issued with respect to those offenses. Primary sponsor: Don McLaughlin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don McLaughlin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in committee
- Vote reconsidered in committee
- Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in subcommittee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
- Considered by s/c in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
- Posting rule suspended
- Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker
- Read first time
- Filed