Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 491: Relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 491 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy. Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Armando Walle (Democratic), Jo Jones (Democratic), Bob Hall (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senfronia Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Armando Walle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Jo Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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
- Testimony taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Referred to Business & Commerce
- Read first time
- Received from the House
- Reported engrossed
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
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