Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 19: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 19 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. Primary sponsor: Mayes Middleton (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Flores, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), King, Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Joan Huffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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 State Affairs
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Rules suspended-Regular order of business
- Record vote
- Passed to engrossment as amended
- Record vote
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