Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 47: Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 47 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses. Primary sponsor: Donna Howard (Democratic), Tom Oliverson (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican), Cook, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Tom Oliverson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Lacey Hull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Trey Martinez Fischer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela Paxton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
Showing 12 most recent of 40 actions. Full history