Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 544: Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 544 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. Primary sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): Left pending in subcommittee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Gervin-Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 120 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in subcommittee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
- Considered by s/c in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
- Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed