Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 4961: Relating to noneconomic damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4961 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to noneconomic damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility. Primary sponsor: Stan Gerdes (Republican), Briscoe Cain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 9, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Gerdes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed