Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5139: Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5139 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Guillen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“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 as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
- Read first time
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