Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 8: Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district. Primary sponsor: Morgan Meyer (Republican), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Ellen Troxclair (Republican), Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic), Chris Turner (Democratic). It lists 59 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Considered in Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 54
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Meyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Greg Bonnen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Ellen Troxclair | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Trey Martinez Fischer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
| Chris Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Trent Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Jeff Barry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Cecil Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Keith Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Brad Buckley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Angie Button | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Philip Cortez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Tom Craddick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Charles Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Pat Curry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Drew Darby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Caroline Harris Davila | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Jay Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Mano DeAyala | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Mark Dorazio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Caroline Dunmoyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Paul Dyson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| James Frank | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Gary Gates | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Stan Gerdes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Ryan Guillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Cody Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Cole Hefner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Hillary Hickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Lacey Hull | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Stan Kitzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Stan Lambert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Brooks Landgraf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Jeff Leach | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Janie Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Ray Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 125 |
| John Lujan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Mando Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| John McQueeney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Brent Money | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Eddie Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Candy Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Tom Oliverson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Angelia Orr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jared Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Richard Raymond | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Keresa Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Mike Schofield | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Alan Schoolcraft | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Matt Shaheen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Joanne Shofner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| David Spiller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Valoree Swanson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Carl Tepper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| VanDeaver | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cody Vasut | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Trey Wharton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 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
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Posting rule suspended
- Referred to Ways & Means
- Read first time
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