Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5238: Relating to the criminal offense of disrupting a meeting or procession.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5238 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the criminal offense of disrupting a meeting or procession. Primary sponsor: Ray Lopez (Democratic), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 125 |
| Giovanni Capriglione | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Donna Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Jessica González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
“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 on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Co-sponsor authorized
- Reported enrolled
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
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