Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5240: Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses; authorizing a fee.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5240 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of a pretrial intervention and diversion program for certain nonviolent offenses; authorizing a fee. Primary sponsor: Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Morales Shaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| John Bryant | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Mary González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Rodríguez Ramos | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Richard Raymond | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Ramon Romero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Gene Wu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed