Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1730: Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.
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Plain-language summary
SB 1730 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force. Primary sponsor: Bob Hall (Republican), Ryan Guillen (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Ryan Guillen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Birdwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Angela Paxton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on General State Calendar
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
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