Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 451: Relating to a screening for the risk of commercial sexual exploitation of certain children.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 451 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a screening for the risk of commercial sexual exploitation of certain children. Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Suleman Lalani (Democratic), Angela Paxton (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senfronia Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Suleman Lalani | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Creighton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Aicha Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Rodríguez Ramos | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
“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
- House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- 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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