Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 798: Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; increasing the amount of civil penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 798 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; increasing the amount of civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Armando Walle (Democratic), Jessica González (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Walle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Jessica González | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Sheryl Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Aicha Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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 Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
- Read first time
- Filed