Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4937: Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4937 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles reconsiders inmates for release on parole. Primary sponsor: Sam Harless (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Laid on the table subject to call.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harless | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 126 |
| Lacey Hull | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table subject to call
- Companion considered in lieu of
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
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