Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1300: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1300 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties. Primary sponsor: Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Tan Parker (Republican), Cook, John Smithee (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican), Carl Tepper (Republican), Pat Curry (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Smithee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| A.J. Louderback | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Carl Tepper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Pat Curry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| José Menéndez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Charles Perry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Royce West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 9/1/25
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
- Record vote
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
- Read
- House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
- House passage as amended reported
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