Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1537: Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1537 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the appointment of an interpreter in a criminal proceeding. Primary sponsor: Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), John Smithee (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 30, 2025): Effective immediately.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| John Smithee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| 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 immediately
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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