Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4716: Relating to the authority of filing and foreign filing entities to transact business in this state and the authority of the attorney general to investigate those entities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4716 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of filing and foreign filing entities to transact business in this state and the authority of the attorney general to investigate those entities. Primary sponsor: Andy Hopper (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Hopper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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 Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
- Read first time
- Filed