Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1704: Relating to certain rights of crime victims and witnesses and associated persons and to victim impact statements.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1704 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to certain rights of crime victims and witnesses and associated persons and to victim impact statements. Primary sponsor: Tan Parker (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Borris Miles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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 Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
- Vote recorded in Journal
- Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
- Laid before the Senate
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