Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 589: Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 589 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Jo Jones (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Laid on the table subject to call.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senfronia Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Jo Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Suleman Lalani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Christina Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table subject to call
- Companion considered in lieu of
- Postponed
- Laid out as postponed business
- Postponed
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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