Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill
SB 19: Relating to a prohibition on the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 19 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a prohibition on the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Reported favorably w/o amendment(s).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Donna Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| King | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Referred to Elections
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Reason for vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
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