Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 688: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 688 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Primary sponsor: Senfronia Thompson (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senfronia Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Richard Hayes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| 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
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed