Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 689: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 689 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system. Primary sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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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
- 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)
- Considered in public hearing
- Recalled from subcommittee
- 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 . . .
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