Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 48: Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 48 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Department of Public Safety. Primary sponsor: Drew Darby (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic), Tom Craddick (Republican), Brooks Landgraf (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Darby | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Eddie Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Tom Craddick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Brooks Landgraf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| 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 immediately
- 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
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